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Bira - British Independent Retailers Association has filed a £1 billion claim against Amazon on behalf of retailers selling on Amazon’s UK marketplace for illegally misusing their data and manipulating the Amazon Buy Box to benefit its own commercial operation and its overall revenues and profit. The claim, the biggest collective action ever launched by UK retailers, is being brought by Bira on behalf of retailers at the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in London. It asserts that between October 2015 and the present date, Amazon used data belonging to UK retailers on the company’s marketplace – data that is non- public and belongs solely and specifically to the retailers – in combination with manipulating the Amazon Buy Box, to engage in a product entry strategy that resulted in sales revenue and profits being diverted from these retailers to Amazon. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/evWp4N5D

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Discover how Morrisons leveraged Merret to launch and scale its clothing brand into one of the UK’s top 20 fashion brands. With Merret’s seamless integration and unmatched scalability, Nutmeg executed a nationwide launch, meeting demand with ease and efficiency. Curious how our solution can power your retail success? Download the case study and see how Merret helped Nutmeg grow into a national favourite!👇 Download the case study here: https://lnkd.in/e5gWQvuZ #RetailInnovation #CaseStudy

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Independent retailers are discovering how local visibility technology can help drive footfall to high street stores, according to a new podcast released by Bira. Bira - British Independent Retailers Association #independentretail #highstreetmatters #podcast

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Temu is tapping UK-based suppliers to sell its products on the shopping app as it ramps up pressure on high street competitors. https://lnkd.in/eATzNwtn #retailnews

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⬇ Not had time to catch up on recent retail news? We've got you covered with a summary of this week's top stories: 🏢Holland & Barrett is to automate its Burton distribution centre, as part of its “multimillion-pound” modernisation of its supply chain. H&B plans to install a new intelligent warehouse management system as well as ‘smart’ forklift technology aimed at improving the efficiency and speed in which deliveries are handled at the site. 📹Waitrose & Partners is trialling the use of shelf-edge cameras to improve availability in its stores. The tech is currently being used to monitor stock levels in two Little Waitrose convenience shops. 🚲Deliveroo has launched a major marketing campaign for its subscription membership offer Deliveroo Plus, as it seeks to become a “Plus-first business” by 2026. 🥚Sainsbury's has announced the launch of a development group to support its egg farmers and protect its supply. The Sainsbury’s Egg Group is an industry first and will launch next month in collaboration with the retailer’s three main egg packers. 🍶Activia has launched a kefir range made with kefir grains and a blend of 16 live culture strains. The brand has launched both drinkable and spoonable formats to provide a “delicious gut health experience to consumers”. #latestnews #newstoday #podtalent #supplychain #recruitment #business #london #manchester

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Victoria Ward has written an interesting article here about the difference between a Merchandise Strategy and a Merchandise Plan and why retailers need both to succeed https://lnkd.in/eR5dPH9U

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With the ongoing surge in online returns, warehouses continue to face immense pressure to streamline their returns processes. Don’t let inefficiencies cost you - discover more about the UK's returns crisis and how to overcome it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRj7Yynk

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UK retailer Harvey Nichols teams up with OSF Digital to boost customer engagement with centralised platform #retailtech #retailtechnology Gerard "Gerry" Szatvanyi Annabel Thorburn https://lnkd.in/gKP3PmmD

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Morrisons is trialling the personalised, AI-powered initiative, which rewards shoppers for purchasing particular brands they select from a list, something it says will provide value for both the consumer and brands https://lnkd.in/egX2BkZU

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Drapers Independents Survey: It has been another turbulent year for resilient independent retailers. Drapers wants to hear your thoughts on a range of important issues, and what support the sector needs to flourish. #retailnews #fashionnews #fashion #retail

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Drapers Independents Survey: it has been another turbulent year for resilient independent retailers. Drapers wants to hear your thoughts on a range of important issues, and what support the sector needs to flourish. #retailnews #fashionnews #fashion #retail

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This week’s bumper issue of RN is now with retailers and subscribers. Some of the key highlights from this issue include: 🌍 Priya Khaira outlines 30 imported lines that can help improve retailers' bottom line - as well as how to get them 📈Jack Courtez looks at Booker Wholesale Retail's new real-time stock update feature which will help retailers order stock without fear of it being unavailable 🍾helena drakakis has the details on The Fed - Federation of Independent Retailers members' criticism of Amazon's exploitation of a legal loophole enabling it to sell alcohol for less than its MUP, and undercutting Scottish retailers' sales 📰India Stronach reports on Shell's plans to axe newspapers from at least 200 forecourts, dealing a blow to wholesalers 🏪Charles Whitting talks to retailers about how they are planning to adapt their vaping displays and spaces in the face of the disposables ban All this – and much, much more! – in this week’s RN. To get this issue and have RN delivered direct to your inbox every week, become a Better Retailing Club Member: https://bit.ly/3Xb8cSr

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A new study by VoucherCodes shows that shoppers are expected to spend £9.14bn this Black Friday Weekend https://lnkd.in/emEXQKjP #retail #retailnews #blackfriday #cybermonday #blackfridayweekend #consumerspending #customerspending #consumerinsights #insights

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Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the latest UK retail sales figures. #UKRetail #Sales Read the full piece below

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In this article I'm claiming that trade tariffs on US imports will increase the incentive for UK ecommerce brands to 'pre-import' their goods (e.g. to a 3PL), rather than shipping directly to US consumers from abroad. And the chaos of 60% punitive tariffs to both Chinese ecommerce giants, and US brands reliant on Chinese manufacture, creates more space in the US for UK brands manufacturing at home. Any carve-out for the UK from new US tariffs would come as a bonus. #Ecommerce #InternationalTrade #Tariffs #DTC #UKBusiness

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Calling all #retailtech suppliers... Don't do a Gareth Southgate and leave it until the final minute of injury time to secure your place at #RTS2025. With the quality you have, we all know you should be there as one the leading #retailtech suppliers in the industry. Don't watch from the sides and do nothing until it's almost too late. Your competitors have already secured their place after seeing what was needed to secure more ROI in retail and grow their business. Be on the front foot and make the change today (not in the final few minutes) to secure your best position at #RTS2025: https://lnkd.in/dZKjDYjB #RTS2025 #Retailtech #RetailInnovation #Ecommerce #AI

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