In December 2024, new regulations impacting businesses and consumer products within the EU are taking full effect. This update, known as the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), aims to modernise the existing safety standards, replacing the former General Product Safety Directive (GPSD). The GPSR introduces detailed obligations for businesses manufacturing, importing, and distributing consumer goods, intending to create a safer market environment across Europe.  

In recent years, the growing demand for sustainability has driven significant change across industries, and retail is no exception. As consumers become more eco-conscious, retail has evolved, not just in product offerings, but in the way physical stores are designed and built.

In retail and design, few institutions hold as much sway as Pantone. As the world's leading authority on colour, Pantone has been shaping the way we see and use colour since its inception in 1963. Known for its standardised colour systems and trendsetting influence, Pantone has once again captured global attention with its much-anticipated announcement of the Colour of the Year 2025: PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. For the retail industry, understanding and harnessing this colour is an opportunity to stay ahead of retail trends and connect with consumers on a deeper, more meaningful level. 

The power of collaboration is undeniable. By forming strategic partnerships with like-minded brands, retailers can extend their reach, elevate their offerings and connect with customers in innovative ways.

Spring Fair, the UK's leading Home, Gift, and Fashion trade show, proudly announces the re-launch of The Summerhouse destination, now reimagined as The Summer House: Home, Gift & Lifestyle Edit creati ...

The ready-to-buy trend division of BDA London. Trendhub is smart forecasting that combines the what, the how, and - most importantly - the why of the season.