Retailers have been moving towards delivering increasingly frictionless experiences to customers in their stores including the first cashier-less shops but such strategies are potentially being setback by the rising levels of shoplifting and other crimes.

The announcement by WH Smith that it will not open any more high street stores dealt further blows to the state of the physical retail landscape.

British luxury brand Burberry has reopened its flagship store in London with a new look minimalistic design

Cycle and car parts retailer Halfords is still suffering from comparing its current trading with 2020 when the UK population took to cycling during the pandemic period.

Shoe sales are predicted to grow 3.9% annually to 2027 in the UK and this positive trajectory has helped revenues at Dr Martens break the £1 billion threshold.

London’s mega King’s Cross development is enjoying continued strong post-pandemic sales within its retail and food & drink outlets.

The global beauty industry is predicted to hit $580 billion in retail sales by 2027 as it enjoys growth of 6% per year during this five-year period.

Aldi is rolling out electronic shelf edge labels (ESLs) across its entire estate in a move that will be a first in the UK.

Take-away food delivery company Deliveroo is pushing further into the grocery market through extended partnerships with major supermarkets.

Luxury brand Dior has just begun accepting bookings for its two dedicated wellness carriages on the famous Royal Scotsman train.