Retail news worldwide

An overview of news, trends and research in the Retail industry in all countries:

United Kingdom

FRP Corporate Finance secures sale of international beauty brands US consumer goods company Thriving Brands has moved to acquire COLAB Dry Shampoo and Johnny’s Chop Shop from Cheltenham-based incubator SLG Brands.
03 July 2026
Europe

L- founders of loyalty modernizes treasury with Nomentia and Orchard Finance As L- founders of loyalty expanded its international footprint, the company faced the need to scale and modernize its treasury operations.
24 June 2026
Europe

With margins under pressure, consumer goods companies focus on driving down costs Consumer goods and luxury companies are facing intense pressure to deliver margins, cash, and resilience simultaneously.
19 June 2026
United Arab Emirates

Consumer markets emerge as standout opportunity in UAE-India economic corridor The UAE India Business Council has partnered with Arthur D.
19 June 2026
Middle East

AI is redefining traditional consumer engagement models in retail landscape The rapid adoption of AI technology is redefining traditional consumer engagement models within the retail sector, enabling industry players to shift to more intelligent, personalized, and data-drive
21 May 2026
Middle East

Caliber Consulting helps global luxury retailer with culture redesign and transformation Caliber Consulting has completed a major culture transformation project with one of the world’s largest ultra-luxury retail groups, where culture now serves as a key driver of organizational values,
12 May 2026
United States

Affluent American shoppers shifting to private labels Higher-income consumers are increasingly driving private label growth in the United States, according to a recent report from Simon-Kucher.
30 April 2026
Germany

Branded goods lose ground in Germany as consumers question price premiums Name-brand products are losing ground in Germany – in some segments at a rapid pace – according to a study by Simon-Kucher.
17 April 2026
United Kingdom

Quantuma supports Retriever Sports in revolving credit deal Darts equipment producer Retriever Sports has received fresh backing from a revolving credit facility.
10 April 2026
United Kingdom

Consumers keen on direct purchasing via AI platforms, Kantar claims A new survey from Kantar contends that one-third of online shoppers would favour direct purchases from AI platforms, rather than clicking through to a retailer’s website.
31 March 2026
United Kingdom

Paying sustainability premiums remains sticking point for UK consumers Spending a premium on more sustainable products remains a bone of contention for UK consumers.
27 March 2026
Netherlands

Elbuco taps Hammer’s ongoing market intelligence to shape its consumer strategy To support its commercial planning and decision-making, Elbuco, a Dutch provider of lease solutions, works closely with market intelligence consultancy Hammer.
26 March 2026
United Kingdom

Leading Resolutions guides ERP transformation at DIY retailer Leyland Leyland, one of the UK’s leading decorators and DIY retailers, partnered with Leading Resolutions to successfully deliver a company-wide ERP transformation.
24 March 2026
United Kingdom

FMCG leader redesigns data architecture with help of Mosaic Island Overhauling the data landscape at a global fast-moving consumer goods firm is no small task – so when one of the industry’s top players sought to do that, it knew it would need help.
23 March 2026
Middle East

LOGIC Consulting: Scaling FMCG growth through a unified operating model Across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, regional and international expansion is no longer reserved for global multinationals.
17 March 2026
France

Sia joins €6 million investment round in agentic AI startup Lemrock Sia, a global consulting firm, has joined a €6 million funding round in Paris-based startup Lemrock, positioning itself at the centre of what both companies see as the next structural shift in digita
12 March 2026
Africa

Young consumers drive hope for Africa’s economic future despite financial challenges Despite widespread economic challenges across the African continent, a large and optimistic generation of young consumers is transforming the retail landscape, according to a report from Boston Consu
04 March 2026
Middle East

Global furniture market to grow as consumers look for sustainability and durability The global furniture industry is currently navigating a period of profound transition, characterized by a shift in consumer values, according to a new report from Grand View Research.
24 February 2026
United Kingdom

Consumers no longer see gym membership as discretionary spending UK gym membership is becoming increasingly normalised among consumers, according to a new study from CIL Strategy Consultants and Total Fitness.
20 February 2026
Latin America

The authenticity gap: What Gen Z really think about brands A global study from SKIM has found that young consumers from around the world value transparency above all else, while nearly a third reject brands for “trying too hard” with forced messaging.
18 February 2026

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