What’s the most important thing for UK consumers shopping online? Finding retailers that accept their preferred method of paying it seems, because it leads “to a great shopping experience”, research from Planet shows.

UK consumer confidence continued to recover in September, rising for the third straight month, according to the latest data from GfK.

It’s proving tough going for many small retail businesses with almost 2,000 more UK independent stores left empty in the first half of 2023.

Next’s half-year results this week were followed by its CEO suggesting an end to the period of marked fashion price rises is in sight. Simon Wolfson said prices are easing faster than expected in its supply chain.

The UK’s August retail sales figures proved to be better than expected and fashion — aided by warmer weather — had a big part to play in this.

The ongoing bid to revitalise one of London’s key shopping areas — Oxford Street — has received strong support from a major global retailer.

​Off-price specialist Secret Sales — the UK-based retailer that claims it’s “solving the problem of excess inventory” — has acquired Spanish peer Dreivip.com as it continues its expansion into mainland Europe.

​Next delivered its usual very long report covering its half-year performance on Thursday and it showed that the company is continuing to see rising sales and profits. And it revised guidance for the full year upwards. 

Post-purchase business Shipup has launched in the UK following its acquisition by Global Blue. And along with its arrival in the country, the company has named Agop Ashjan its new Chief Executive.

British Land has hitched its waggon to retail parks as the sector of choice to deliver success. So how’s that going for the UK property giant?

​TJX UK has filed its accounts with Companies House, covering the year to the end of January, and it’s reported a jump in both sales and profits.

As the cost-of-living crisis grinds on, UK families have been using more debt to cover their bills as inflation has been stretching household finances, according to new research.

Property giant British Land is preparing to sell Meadowhall in Sheffield, one of the country’s major shopping centres, for around £750 million.

When it comes to advertising, Fenwick has been quiet for 221 years. But that’s about to change. Under the banner tagline ‘Quiet No More’, the UK department store group is launching its first-ever ad campaign.

​British Vogue has found a replacement for outgoing Editor-In-Chief Edward Enninful from within the wider Vogue family with Chioma Nnadi set to take the helm on 9 October.

​Luxury retailer Browns has linked up with fast-growing label Golden Goose to mark the latter's fifth and final 'Dreamed by' collection for its Haus of Dreamers series.