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The news: UK regulator Ofcom is opening an inquiry into how the streaming landscape will evolve over the next 15 years after research from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) found that 5% of UK consumers (1.5 million people) will be left out of the streaming ecosystem by 2040 and will still rely on linear TV.

The UK budget will eat into retailers鈥� bottom lines: Primark owner Associated British Foods expects its national insurance bill to rise by 鈥渢ens of millions鈥� of pounds.

Firms must plan for regulatory changes across areas like BNPL, open banking, crypto, and credit cards

The inquiry could lead to yet another antitrust case against the payment networks

British retailers and consumers are feeling more optimistic about the economy: But 蝉丑辞辫辫别谤蝉鈥� price sensitivity will continue to weigh on sales growth.

Its global same-store sales fell 1.5%, a much bigger decline than the 0.6% that analysts surveyed by StreetAccount expected, due to struggles in international markets such as the Middle East, France, and the UK. That was the second-straight quarter the company鈥檚 global same-store sales have fallen.

Shoppers worldwide are flocking to online marketplaces and social commerce for convenience, variety, and competitive pricing. While price remains key, brand trust is becoming a major factor in certain markets. As these platforms drive discovery and sales, brands must adapt to stay competitive. Here are three ways digital shopping habits are evolving among consumers worldwide.