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Desigual returns to India via Myntra partnership

Madrid – Desigual is making another attempt to penetrate the Indian market. The company, founded by Thomas Meyer, has resumed operations there through a new partnership with the Indian e-commerce platform and marketplace, Myntra. Under this agreement, the Spanish fashion multinational will once again begin selling its products in the country via...

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6 Takeaways for Retailers to Achieve a Winning Holiday Season

The kick-off for the holiday shopping season has begun, with Black Friday well underway and Cyber Monday just around the corner. As shoppers across the nation get into the festive season and begin the hunt for the perfect gifts for their loved ones, one key message emerges. While it’s not secret that shoppers receive countless marketing...

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AI, AI, who is the most stylish in the land?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technical tool. It is becoming a constant companion in the daily lives of many consumers, fundamentally changing the relationship between people and brands. According to the latest Accenture study, “Consumer Pulse 2025”, around 30 percent of active users already trust AI tools for shopping and...

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UK Autumn Budget brings new pressures for retail

Rachel Reeves delivered her first Autumn Budget under intense scrutiny on Wednesday, after the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) accidentally published key details hours before the Chancellor addressed Parliament. The package outlines 26bn pounds in new tax rises, building on last year’s 40bn pounds increase, and places UK retail and...

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EU Commission plans to reduce internet cookie clicks

Internet users should have to make fewer clicks for cookie settings in the future, according to the European Commission. Despite massive criticism from data protection advocates, the authority intends to address further digital regulations. It plans to weaken the European AI Act, as announced in Brussels. The comprehensive package aims to...

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Clarks strikes partnerships with Shein, Walmart and TikTok Shop

Footwear retailer Clarks has announced a slew of new wholesale partnerships with digital platforms as part of wider efforts to strengthen its online footprint. The company has announced its launch on fast fashion giant Shein; US retailers Walmart and Target; off-price platform Secret Sales; and social media site TikTok Shop. Speaking on the...

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UK retail sales stall as shoppers hold back for Black Friday

UK retail sales growth slowed in October as consumers held back spending ahead of Black Friday promotions, with fashion and non-food categories showing only marginal gains. According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, total retail sales rose 1.6 percent year-on-year in October, below the 12-month average of 2.1...

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Euromonitor: Key consumer trends for 2026

As they do every year, global research experts at Euromonitor International have used the institute's analytics to identify the key consumer trends for 2026. Four trends will dominate 2026: “Comfort Zone”, “Fiercely Unfiltered”, “Rewired Wellness” and “Next Asian Wave”, which expand on current trends. Here is an overview. Comfort zone This trend...

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JoyBuy arrives in France: JD.com's risky bet on a saturated European e-commerce market

Chinese giant JD.com is relaunching its JoyBuy marketplace in France, with the ambition of competing against AliExpress, Temu and Shein. After an initial failure in 2015, the group is returning with a more structured offering. The saturated and demanding European market will not forgive any logistical inaccuracies or vague positioning. Behind...

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Amazon begins redundancy process for 1,200 employees in Spain

Madrid – American e-commerce multinational Amazon is making cuts in Spain, where it plans to reduce its workforce by 1,200 employees. These employees currently work in the company's corporate offices in the country. Amazon is set to make them redundant as part of the global adjustment process announced this week. According to information...

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AI is redefining product discovery and turning the product page into fashion’s new front door

Retailers must make their product data “speak human” “[To feed AI systems effectively] retailers must make their product data speak human,” Annie Haas, Chief Delivery Officer at Stylitics, said at Alvanon’s Tech Fest 2025 panel ‘Retail Rewired: AI, Data, and the Customer Experience’ that took place last week. Stylitics is a New York based...

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Customers will soon be able to shop Walmart products via ChatGPT

US retail giant Walmart has announced a new partnership with OpenAI, through which it will soon make its products available to shop via AI-driven chatbot, ChatGPT. The move is already being hailed by Walmart executives as a next step in e-commerce, shifting from a static to dynamic experience. “For many years now, e-commerce shopping experiences...