Inside Retail

As part of Spring Fair’s Love Letters to Retail, we’re celebrating the people, passion and creativity that make the retail industry so special. From independent businesses and emerging brands to the p ...

Discover Alison Battisby’s three key social media tactics for retailers, from Meta ads and consistent content to TikTok Shop and live shopping.

The UK Autumn Budget 2026 has introduced new measures aimed at easing pressure on businesses and households, with important implications for retailers and the future of the high street.  Announced on ...

In research Snap commissioned, 81% of Snapchatters said social channels give them ideas on what to shop for, and 85% said they find new products and brands through social ads and content.

From AI-powered shopping and changing consumer expectations to online visibility and the pressure to stand out, fashion retailers are navigating a rapidly evolving industry. Here’s what businesses nee ...

We have announced the first speakers for the new The Heart of Retail Stage, alongside the launch of 10 editorial tracks that will shape the show’s content programme, giving retailers four days of insi ...

Tesco Media launched a new influencer proposition that lets brands bring their trusted content creators into the Tesco shopping experience. Campaigns are already in testing, and Tesco says the aim is ...

Ahead of John Healey’s first Budget as Chancellor on 28 October, the heads of Marks and Spencer and the John Lewis Partnership have urged the government to reform business rates, warning that the curr ...

eBay’s 2026 Recommerce Report reveals why second-hand shopping is growing and how independent retailers can respond to changing consumer trends.

What makes a customer choose one brand over another, and then keep coming back? That was the question on the Counter Talks Stage at Autumn Fair 2026, where Fay Tranter, Event Director at Hyve Group, s ...

 John Lewis wants shoppers to leave its stores with more than a bag. They could soon walk out with a safari booked, a Picasso selected, a blood test completed or a new piercing.    The department stor ...

Discover the UK towns where independent retail is growing fastest, from Sheffield and Cardiff to Stockport, Dorchester and Lyme Regis, according to Faire.

The colours, fabrics, key pieces and accessories from London Fashion Week SS27, plus what M&S and eBay's shows mean for independent retailers

80% of Gen Z have visited an independent shop after finding it on social media. What the 'viral pilgrimage' trend means for UK independent retailers

Discover how retail crime apps help police catch shoplifters, plus practical theft and cybercrime advice from police and Bira at Autumn Fair 2026.

Primark is launching home delivery as UK footfall falls. What does it mean for independent retailers, and how can local shops turn fewer visits into sales?

Sephora is launching on TikTok Shop. Explore what its Drop Shop pilot means for UK social commerce and what independent retailers can learn.

Explore the technology inside Lefties’ first UK store, from RFID self-checkout to automated returns—and what independent retailers can learn.

  We have launched a parliamentary petition asking the Government to set a national minimum of 90 minutes' free parking in town and city centres. Here is why we're doing it, and how you can back it. P ...

Bristol City Council has opened a grant scheme for businesses in Broadmead, offering up to £1,500 to independent retailers, hospitality venues, and community organisations willing to test new ways of ...

Discover why licensing matters to retailers and how Spring Fair 2027’s expanded Licensing Lab will connect buyers, brands, designers and licensees.

Andy Burnham’s early retail measures put high streets in focus, as research highlights the economic and social importance of independent shops.

IKEA is preparing a UK second-hand marketplace for IKEA Family members, as demand for resale and more sustainable homeware continues to grow.

Parking changes across Somerset, Shropshire, Cornwall and Cambridgeshire spark concern among independent retailers over footfall and trade.

New research reveals why independent retailers trading for one to three years are growing faster than long-established businesses. Discover the key insights from the Voices of Retail 2026 report.

Morrisons' AI smart trolley trial signals changing retail expectations. Discover what independent retailers should do now to prepare for AI-powered shopping.

Discover why UK retailers are planning Christmas 2026 earlier than ever, from supply chain pressures to consumer trends, and how independents can prepare.

Yesterday, Andy Burnham became the UK's new Prime Minister, taking over from Keir Starmer, who announced his resignation in June. For anyone buying, selling or planning stock for the year ahead, a cha ...

Bigger. Bolder. More opportunity than ever. With 18 winners, a 50% increase year on year, the #SBS x Spring Fair competition is giving more small businesses the chance to break into wholesale. This Fe ...

Every year, Theo Paphitis's Small Business Sunday (#SBS) shines a spotlight on independent UK businesses doing things differently. And every year, a handful of those winners get the chance to take the ...