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Google takes aim at fake reviews: The company will improve detection and impose stricter penalties on UK businesses and individuals.

The digital ad channel is hugely dominant in the UK, so there is increasingly less room for growth. But in the broader digital category, retail media is the main driver.

The British luxury label reported a smaller-than-expected drop during the holiday quarter, fueled by recovery in the Americas. Global comparable store sales fell 4% YoY, outpacing the consensus estimate for a 12% decline. Buoyant performance in the Americas, where comparable sales rose 4%, helped offset a 9% decline in the Asia Pacific region and a 2% drop in EMEIA.

Building demand in the UK was always going to take time, and that challenge is all the more difficult given the precarious state of the UK economy. This article is part of 蘑菇AV鈥檚 client-only subscription Briefings鈥攄aily newsletters authored by industry analysts who are experts in marketing, advertising, media, and tech trends.

The UK retail landscape looks increasingly bleak: Sainsbury鈥檚 and Primark owner AB Foods add to the chorus of retailers bracing for a slowdown.

UK ecommerce sales have bounced back to steady growth as consumer spending remains resilient despite inflationary pressures. Most major categories will see a further shift online by 2027, bringing opportunities for ecommerce retailers.

TikTok Shop gears up for busy holiday season in the US, UK: The platform expects hefty ecommerce and ad growth this year as shoppers get used to transacting on the app

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.

Wayfair plans to reinvest savings from the restructuring across several key initiatives, including investing in its remaining international markets鈥擟anada, the UK, and Ireland鈥攁nd doubling down on physical retail. Since the retailer opened its first physical store last year outside Chicago, online sales to customers who live near the store have increased.

UK shoppers spend an average of 18 minutes on Temu a day, per July 2023 Global Wireless Solutions data鈥攃ompared with just eight minutes each on Shein and Amazon. The company is also splurging on advertising. In the UK, Temu is spending more on pay per click than any competitor other than Amazon, according to Similarweb.

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

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

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

UK retail sales are performing better than expected, with consumers still spending despite high inflation鈥攂ut ecommerce will lose further share this year as shoppers continue returning to stores and cut nonessential spending.

Still, Shein remains a heavyweight in the US and UK fast-fashion scenes as younger shoppers snap up its cheap, trendy products.