A renewed call to reinstate tourist tax-free (that is, VAT-free) shopping in the UK comes after the latest data shows domestic shoppers are “deserting” UK stores and “flocking” to the EU to take advantage of… tax-free shopping. Shutterstock Spending’s increasing annually and has so far risen more than fivefold since 2021, according to the Association…
Gen Z is reshaping fashion consumption and brand engagement “through a unique blend of pragmatism and purpose”. That’s the view of global marketing company Dentsu in its latest quarterly Consumer Navigator sentiment report. Photo: Pexels And the age group is achieving this via its “cautious optimism about the economy”, so brands “must align with Gen Z’s values and…
The world’s first AI-powered, chat-based shopping agent built exclusively for fashion was launched on Wednesday. Daydream launches as the world’s first AI fashion shopping agent. – Daydream Dubbed “Daydream”, the platform introduces a fashion-forward “chat to shop” experience that delivers personalized, conversational shopping that responds like a trusted personal shopper. Founded by e-commerce veteran Julie Bornstein,…
By Reuters Published June 19, 2025 China’s biggest mid-year shopping festival, 618, ended on Wednesday evening without much fanfare after more than a month of promotional events designed to encourage consumers to spend more of their hard-earned money. China Daily Originally a one-day celebration marking the founding of e-commerce giant JD.com on June 18, the…
Optimism for the future is declining in China, Southeast Asia, and Japan, according to a new report by Bluebell Group, Asia’s premier brand distributor and operator. Asia’s luxury consumers shift shopping priorities: Bluebell Group. – Gentle Monster The fifth annual edition of its “Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile” offers a detailed look at how luxury consumers across…
It’s just a few weeks since we heard that Revolution Beauty had received a takeover approach and was putting itself up for sale, so it comes as no surprise that ever-acquisitive Frasers Group has expressed an interest in a potential takeover. Revolution Beauty Neither company has confirmed that fact but it was reported by Sky…
Pinterest has introduced a new visual search feature targeting “a more personalised discovery experience”. It’s be available for women’s fashion content across the UK, US and Canada, and “will expand to more categories and countries over time”. Pinterest The company said that “most online searches start with words, but describing a vibe, style or aesthetic…
The ‘livestream revolution’ has arrived, with related shopping “transforming online retail, blending community and commerce”, according to a new report. Image: Whatnot ‘The Live Selling Revolution: 2025 European Market Report’ commissioned by international livestream shopping platform Whatnot reveals that live selling is rapidly gaining traction across Europe as 37% of consumers turn to these platforms…
UK consumers still favour in-store shopping for fashion with the high street experiencing a clear resurgence despite the convenience of digital shopping experiences. Reuters That’s the takeaway from Swedish retail technology platform Voyado whose latest survey of 2,000 UK consumers reveals a strong preference for in-store shopping across the UK’s leading retail brands. The report…
