The need for speed is now a key driver of sales online. A major 78% of consumers now expect same-day and next-day priority deliveries, according to new research from CommerceHub.

Just when it looked like UK consumer confidence was having an end-of-year wobble, numbers on Friday from data company GfK for November were a surprise, and a potential pre-Christmas boost for retailers.

​The work from home era may, on the surface, mean that people are likely to buy less make-up because they're not in the office very often. But the opposite is true with Zoom making them keener than ever to wear make-up.

​Plans have been submitted to Westminster Council for the makeover of the Fenwick building in New Bond Street (the retailer having sold the store and preparing to exit) and the retail space will be drastically reduced.

Major UK trade shows Spring Fair and Autumn Fair have two new team leaders. The events’ organiser/operator Hyve Group has appointed Jackson Szabo as Portfolio Director and Soraya Gadelrab Event Director to both.

It’s going to be big, but not that much bigger than last year. UK spending over the upcoming Black Friday Weekend and Cyber Money (BFCM) is predicted to rise a marginal 0.4% year-on-year to £8.74 billion.

​Stella McCartney has a new CEO arriving within a few days, with Amandine Ohayon joining the eco-focused luxury label from Pronovias at the start of next month.

Bluewater has been named the best among the 20 biggest UK shopping centres in a new study, based on the size of the shopping centre, parking fees, the number of stores and restaurants and the number of parking spaces.

​Along with all the Black Friday-Cyber Monday predictions (that are coming thick and fast), it’s easy to forget that the festive shopping season also continues beyond the BFCM period. Remember December?

Fenwick has abandoned plans to open a store in Guildford. The UK independent department store group has ended talks to take over the former House of Fraser store in the Surrey town. 

The UK government has set out a number of financial changes in its Autumn Statement with the Chancellor, announcing something of a giveaway ahead of what’s expected to be a general election next year

Hailed as a “significant milestone”, value lifestyle/fashion retail giant Primark is celebrating the opening of its 60th store in Spain.

Lone Design Club (LDC), the physical platform for emerging fashion talent, is maintaining its run of opening pop-up stores in impressive retail locations.

Topped by Apple, Interbrand's 'Best Global Brands 2023' top 100 list highlights a resurgence in luxury brands, while Zara and Sephora registered the most significant increases in the retail sector.

Kohl's lowered the top end of its annual sales forecast and said it would be aggressive with promotions in the crucial holiday season as cost-conscious shoppers spend less at its department stores.

​E-tailers pulled forward their Black Friday campaigns this year, but it didn’t have a positive impact for many, according to the IMRG Online Retail Index, which has been tracking UK online sales for over two decades.