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Currys expands retail media network into stores: The electronics retailer is betting that its unique access to 80% of UK households and extensive network of digital screens will appeal to advertisers.

Search and advertising come under fire as the CMA takes a proactive approach to regulation while the US DOJ focuses on punitive remedies.

A class action lawsuit against Google has big implications: Big tech’s streak of regulatory woes continues, even with change in US leadership.

Wayfair pivots from Germany to focus on physical retail: The country’s challenging economic climate is one reason the retailer is reallocating resources to areas with better long-term potential.

Marks & Spencer, Tesco flag challenges as UK economy weakens: Confidence is slumping due to concerns over tax hikes and sluggish consumer demand.

The UK joins the global crackdown on data: Regulators are set to designate platforms under a new law that imposes significant restrictions.

UK retail sales grew 3.2% YoY in December: Even with a late surge, sales rose just 0.7% YoY in 2024.

A massive data leak, including German politicians’ car locations, amplifies concerns over automakers’ ability to secure data in their race for connected car dominance.

While the lawsuit may not go anywhere under Trump’s CFPB, the P2P platform’s continual fraud concerns may damage its reputation

Lidl delivered its most successful UK Christmas season on record: The discount grocer’s revenues rose 7% in the four weeks leading up to Christmas.

Physical campuses for creators set to return: These spaces could offer creators and brands opportunities to collaborate and learn as the industry professionalizes.

Big Tech battled Europe’s new rules in 2024: Apple opened its ecosystem to comply with DMA while Meta faced fines and scrutiny over data use and subscriptions. We can expect continued stringent regulations.

This year, plenty of campaigns showcased the innovation and creativity of the ad industry.

37% of AI initiatives in the UK and US are run by the CMO or another executive, and 26% by a marketing operations team, per a November report from Invoca.

This tie-up defies previous concerns about the viability of funding the BNPL industry

The service could help make users feel more comfortable making payments with the digital asset

UK retailers face a challenging holiday season: The UK economy has grown in just one of the four months since Labour took power, exacerbating shopper gloom.

The tie-up can bring in a large new stream of payments volume for the BNPL player, boosting growth ahead of going public next year

Shein’s IPO delayed due to supply-chain concerns: The UK’s financial regulator is probing the retailer’s labor practices amid pushback.

UK budget spells trouble for retailers, warns Currys: The electronics chain says tax hikes will push costs onto consumers and limit its ability to hire more workers.