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URGENT: Cyber Criminals Target US Retailers After UK Rampage The cyber attack wave that devastated UK retail is crossing the Atlantic. Our panel, including a former retail CEO with firsthand cyber security experience, breaks down the alarming reality of retail vulnerability. Key Moments: 0:00-1:00 - Breaking news: UK retail hackers now targeting major US brands 1:01-1:15 - Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods attack details 1:16-3:00 - Michael's shocking revelation: Only 20% of US retailers truly prepared 3:01-4:15 - Real-world experience: What happened when Joann Fabrics got serious about security 4:16-5:35 - The customer loyalty catastrophe: Why cyber attacks destroy businesses permanently 5:36-6:25 - Target 2013 and Vegas casino breaches: Long-term customer relationship damage 6:26-7:25 - Michael's warning: "Not your parents' cyber attack anymore" - recovery takes weeks, costs multiply The sobering reality that could save your business - or destroy it. This week's episode was brought to you with the help and support of the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand. #cybersecurity #retailsecurity #cyberattacks #databreach #businesssecurity #retailtech #cybercrime #retailnews #securitybreach #businessrisk #cyberthreats For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/Qx2hUtMWmTY

In this episode of Five Things Friday, Alex and Laura break down the strategies, trends, and tensions shaping the retail landscape.Fresh from the World Retail Congress in London, Alex shares how Morrisons is rebuilding trust with a simple but powerful 5-5-5 framework. Laura brings sharp insights from Australia, highlighting Shein's explosive $12B sales surge and what it means for domestic retailers.They also explore:The overlooked role of inclusive leadership and how gender conversations need a resetWhy marketplaces like Amazon are reshaping luxury commerceHow brands can stay relevant in an era of shifting customer loyaltyThe impact of tariff changes and cost-of-living pressure on global expansion strategiesWhether you're a CEO, operator, strategist, or startup founder — this episode delivers the frontline signals you need to make better decisions.

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Signal clone gets hacked Sounding the alarm on easyjson Ransomware group takes credit for UK retail attacks Thanks to today's episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com/CISO. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

Join OANDA Senior Market Analysts & podcast guest Nick Syiek (TraderNick) as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets. The content produced on this site is for general information purposes only and should not be construed to be advice, invitation, inducement, offer, recommendation or solicitation for investment or disinvestment in any financial instrument. Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of OANDA or any of its affiliates, officers or directors. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, please access the RSS feed or contact us at info@marketpulse.com. © 2023 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

In today's episode of The Daily Voice, Sam reviews Thursday's trading session which saw equities come under pressure across the board as the market digests the latest tariff updates. Sam goes onto talk about Gold hitting a new all-time high, UK retail sales beating expectations, and previewing the upcoming US PCE number.

Join Charlotte Smart and Owen Dutton as they discuss the dynamics of retail letting and asset management from both a landlord and tenant perspective, including expansion vs consolidation, changing rent structures, the need for store flexibility and the move from online to physical retail. Charlotte Smart – Partner – Charlottesmart@eversheds-sutherland.com  Owen Dutton – Legal Director – owendutton@eversheds-sutherland.com

TakeawaysRetail predictions for 2025 highlight significant changes in consumer behavior.Proposed tariffs could lead to higher costs in the supply chain.UK retail will see cautious consumer spending in 2025.Quick commerce is set to expand into tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India.Kirana stores need to adopt digital strategies to compete.China's retail market is projected to grow significantly in 2025.Experiential shopping is becoming a key focus for Chinese consumers.AI technology is transforming retail interactions and experiences.The PingTee trend offers luxury quality at lower prices.Physical retail spaces are evolving into immersive experiences.Chapters00:00 This Week in Research: New Reports and Data02:30 UK Retail Trends and Predictions05:27 India's Retail Landscape and Quick Commerce12:02 China's Retail Market: Opportunities and Challenges Dive into our predictions for these retail markets in our comprehensive research reports: Retail 2025: UK Retail PredictionsRetail 2025: India Retail PredictionsRetail 2025: China Retail Predictions

Join OANDA Senior Market Analysts & podcast guest Nick Syiek (TraderNick) as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets. The content produced on this site is for general information purposes only and should not be construed to be advice, invitation, inducement, offer, recommendation or solicitation for investment or disinvestment in any financial instrument. Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of OANDA or any of its affiliates, officers or directors. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, please access the RSS feed or contact us at info@marketpulse.com. © 2023 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

European bourses grind higher, US futures modestly in the green.USD marginally firmer, JPY softer and GBP knocked lower by disappointing retail sales.JGBs lag slightly on further BoJ reports, Gilts gapped higher on Retail Sales.Mixed trade in the base metal complex but crude stays firm.Looking ahead, US Industrial Production, CBO Budget and Economic Outlook, Comments from ECB's Cipollone, Earnings from SLB, Fastenal, Truist, State Street & Citizens.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In today's episode of The Daily Voice, Sam recaps yesterday's price action where all magnificent-7 stocks finished in the red as the markets cooled down after a strong push higher on Wednesday. He goes on to mention how XRP recorded its highest daily close of all time, as Bitcoin trades north of $101k too. Finally, Sam discusses the poor UK retail sales data where December recorded a negative reeding.

On this week's AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, we dive into a story about seven investment trusts under attack from an activist investor. The big retail companies have started to report on Christmas trading and not everyone is smiling about the outlook. You can also hear about the changing cost of keeping the lights on at home and why the Lifetime ISA is under review. There's been a sell-off in UK government bonds and the pound, causing jitters on the market at the start of the new year. Dan Coatsworth explains what's going on. [00:02:06] Hedge fund Saba Capital has got its sights on the UK investment trust sector and wants to get behind the driving seat of seven names including Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust and Herald Investment Trust. Dan takes a closer look and chats about why it's so important for investors to vote on the proposals and what could happen next. [00:05:14] Sue Inglis, an independent non-executive director from Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust, is on the podcast to share her experiences of being on the receiving end of an activist investor attack, and her thoughts on Saba's proposals. [00:11:25] Gas and electricity bills went up again on 1 January, when the latest energy price cap took effect. Charlene Young considers the impact to UK households and what they can do about it. [00:19:08] Following a miserable final quarter for UK retail, we've now got a host of shopkeepers updating on trading and giving guidance for the year ahead. Tom Sieber looks at what Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Greggs and Next are saying, and what to expect from retailers in 2025. [00:23:09] Charlene considers the reasons why the Government has announced a review of the Lifetime ISA and what might happen next. [00:35:29] Finally, Danni Hewson chats to Dominic Weller, fund manager of the Octopus UK Future Generations Fund, about whether investing for change can also come with chunky returns now that interest rates are slowly on their way down. [00:40:17]

Innovating Period Care with Ruby Raut of Wuka In this inspiring episode, Nicole Higgins sits down with Ruby Raut, the founder of Wuka, a sustainable period product brand on a mission to eradicate period shame and combat period poverty. Join us as Ruby shares her journey from a small village in Nepal to leading a game-changing brand in the UK. With insights into funding, product innovation, and the importance of building a community, this episode is packed with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and those interested in sustainable solutions. Key Highlights: Product Market Fit  How Ruby initially tested the idea and discovered that there was a market need for the product, and how they continue to test and innovate, making period underwear accessible to all. Explore the diverse applications of Wuka's period underwear, from comfort for new moms and women experiencing perimenopause to suitability for children with sensory issues. Community Building & Kickstart  Ruby stresses the importance of community, sharing the organic reach and PR strategies that led to their successful Kickstarter campaign, including a pivotal feature on BBC's front page. Getting into retail  How product innovation meant they were able to grow their  retail presence, currently in  stores like Boots,  Morrisons, Sainsburys, Ocado  and their plans for further expansion. The Growth of the brand  How resilience, networking and hiring the right teams has helped move the brand forward  Ruby's Advice for Entrepreneurs.  Tips and strategies for new product business founders, including starting lean, proving product value, and building a competent team. https://wuka.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/wukawear/ Guest Bio  Ruby Raut Ruby, Environmental Scientist and listed in the 2019 Top Women in Femtech, grew up in Nepal, which inspires her work in making menstruation positive, taboo-free and environmentally-friendly. “When studying for my Environmental Science degree, I discovered that more than 200,000 tonnes of tampons and pads were sent to UK landfills every year, contributing to the mounting tide of plastic pollution. This was my ‘lightbulb moment'. I knew something had to change about the way we handled menstruation.” - Ruby Raut, Founder & CEO Ruby grew up in Nepal, where shame about periods was widespread. Nachune is the Nepalese word for period which basically translates as 'untouchable'. When she started her period, she experienced a form of Chapaudi, now illegal in Nepal. During menstruation, she was sent to her aunt's house and wasn't allowed to go out in the sun, look at men, or touch plants - as it was believed that she would kill them - just because she was having a period. Like other girls, she was given old sari rags to use for the bleeding, which happened to be reusable and eco-friendly, but not hygienic. They weren't leak-proof nor comfortable, and didn't work for her when she played sports! When she arrived in the UK, she was astonished by the wide range of menstrual products available on the shelves, but quickly realised that most of them were neither comfortable nor leak-proof, and they certainly were not eco-friendly. So it became Ruby mission to replace plastic-riddled disposable pads & tampons with the world's most comfortable and sustainable period underwear. Host Nicole Higgins  The Buyer and retail coach  Nicole Higgins Links  https://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolehigginsuk/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/newsletter-sign-up/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/free-discovery-call/ https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/blog/ Sponsor  Neon Digital Clicks  Are you ready to scale your ecommerce store?This episode is brought to you by Neon Digital Clicks, the agency dedicated to helping kids' and family brands achieve explosive growth with high-performing digital marketing campaigns. Neon's new Runway to Results programme is a revolutionary paid-advertising service that will help you understand your brand's true potential and reach the heights of success you dream of. Over the course of 60 days, Neon's expert team will test and optimise your Meta and Google ad accounts to establish your business KPIs and optimum Cost Per Acquisition.  At the end of the Runway period, they'll analyse your data to establish what profitable scaling looks like and arm you with knowledge, confidence and a clear plan for the next phase of your growth. If you're ready to elevate your e-commerce game, Neon is the navigator you need on your flight deck. https://runwaytoresults.com/ https://neondigitalclicks.co.uk/

On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Ola Jacob, Business Development Director for the UK & Ireland at Descartes Underwriting, a specialist Parametric Insurance MGA and Insurer. On today's episode, Ola will provide an educational deep dive into the world of parametric insurance. He'll explain what parametric insurance is, how it differs from traditional insurance, and why it is gaining traction as a data-driven solution to cover risks like natural catastrophes.  Ola will share real-world examples of how parametric insurance has provided significant value to corporate clients and industries adopting this innovative approach as part of their risk management strategies. KEY TAKEAWAYS When I started in insurance I didn't know much about it, but when you strip it down to its bare bones it's the idea of making good on your promise. That was a big draw for me because it felt altruistic. When it's done right, and someone receives their cheque for the claim after it's all gone smoothly is the best feeling in the world. The stigma we get from the bad experiences is what damages the image of insurance. The best solutions are ones that people don't know about, and ones that don't get in the way and make things better. If you're going to create a solution that helps it should have another login or portal, something clunky that gets in people's way, it should be cool and slick like a Rolex. Innovation can't be done on your own, when I won the Insurance Times Technology Champion of the Year Award, it was a reflection of the whole industry and all the people I've met on my journey that have been open to change. I don't think we've done it yet, I think there's so much more change to be had and I'm excited to see how we can push further. The biggest problem in parametric insurance is the name, because it sounds so complicated. But it's actually the simplest form of insurance there is. The Mantra behind all parametric policies is: When a pre-agreed parameter is met then a pre-agreed pay out is made. This forms the backbone of all parametric contracts. That differs from indemnity because indemnity is a promise to put you back in the same condition you were in before the loss, parametric is pretty much black and white. BEST MOMENTS ‘If you add parametric to indemnity it could really be a game changer that could change the face of how we do insurance forever.' ‘I've always wanted to come in and do something to help change insurance for the better with technology.' ‘In parametric products, the parameters must be measurable and independent, something that's not controllable by somebody else, like weather.' ‘Clients recover, using parametric insurance, with 10X less limit than they'd previously because of the speed of payout. And they'd planned how they would use that payout because they already knew what they were going to get if this event happened.' ABOUT THE GUEST Ola Jacob is the Business Development Director for the UK & Ireland at Descartes Underwriting, a specialist Parametric Insurance MGA and Insurer covering Natural Catastrophe exposure globally.  With over 12 years of experience in the London Market Insurance Sector, Ola has worked on UK Retail, Product Recall, Terrorism, Onshore Energy and Parametric insurance. Ola's background in Human-Computer Interaction and Psychology has fueled his passion for developing new approaches to risk transfer and managing risk for clients. As one of the pioneers of parametric insurance, Ola helped build a distribution strategy for one of the first successful parametric solutions in the London Market. In 2024, he was named Insurance Times Technology Champion of the Year for his innovative work. LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Facebook  TikTok Email Website

On today's MadTech Daily: Fubo Launches New CTV Ad Format; Roku Enters UK Retail Media Partnership; Meta's Latest EU Compliance Updates   

London's FTSE 100 opened sharply lower though it was hard to be certain due to a massive outage across Microsoft platforms that seemingly has knocked out the London Stock Exchange's site. According to Google Finance, the Footsie was down 52 at 8,152 in early trades. The problem caused chaos across the globe, with banks and IT systems crippled and planes grounded. Microsoft announced on its social media accounts that it was "investigating an issue impacting users' ability to access various Microsoft 365 apps and services". Ryanair warned of a “third party IT issue” affecting “all airlines operating across the network”, while Gatwick Airport has warned of cancellations. Hargreaves Lansdown did get its numbers out, with the wealth platform noting stronger share-dealing volumes and record assets under management of £155.3 billion. Hargreaves is facing a £5.3 billion takeover from private equity group CVC. UK Retail sales for June meanwhile declined 1.2% month over month, a threefold undershoot against the 0.4% slip expected by analysts. It follows a 2.9% rise in May. #proactiveinvestors #marketreport #ftse #ftse100 #footsie #microsoft #microsoftoutage #outage #ryanair #gatwick #hargreaveslansdown #retailsales #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

This week we are joined by Alexander Otto, Head of Corporate Relations, at Tradebyte and Richard Lim, CEO of Retail Economics. We discussed the findings from a joint report by Tradebyte and Retail economics on the impact of Brexit on UK retail, why some segments have fared better than others when it comes to exporting to the EU and their advice for retailers looking to make the jump and sell overseas.

The FTSE 100 opened lower in Monday trading with profit-taking after last week's record in London exacerbated by the gold price dropping, knocking the miners. London's blue-chip index was down 33 points at 7,962 with oil groups BP and Shell under pressure after oil prices eased back after spiking on Iran's missile attack on Israel. Recruiter PageGroup turned lower as it warned firms are not converting final interviews into job offers and trading is slowing as a result. The UK is seeing no sign of an upturn it added. Car dealer Inchcape meanwhile is to sell its UK Retail operations to Group 1 Automotive for a cash consideration of approximately £346 million. Around £100 million will be handed to shareholders via a buyback. B&Q owner Kingfisher is seeing some board changes with Andrew Cosslett stepping down as chair after seven years in the role. Cosslett will be succeeded by Claudia Arney, who has been a non-exec since 2018. #ProactiveInvestors #footsie #ftse #ftse100 #marketreport #PageGroup #bp #shell #gold #inchcape #B&Q #kingfisher #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Join OANDA Senior Market Analysts & podcast guest Nick Syiek (TraderNick) as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets. The content produced on this site is for general information purposes only and should not be construed to be advice, invitation, inducement, offer, recommendation or solicitation for investment or disinvestment in any financial instrument. Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of OANDA or any of its affiliates, officers or directors. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, please access the RSS feed or contact us at info@marketpulse.com. © 2023 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

OptionsDesk's Sebastian Blanco takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through UK retail sales figures for January, which came out better than expected with a 3.4% month-on-month gain. Following news earlier in the week that the economy entered into a technical recession after contracting for a second consecutive quarter in the three months to 31 December 2023, Blanco said the retail numbers suggest it could be short lived. Blanco also previewed fourth-quarter results from stock-market darling Nvidia, due out on 21 February, following recent disclosures on its investment strategy. These include its historical ties with chipmaker Arm Holdings and its continued interest in expanding its portfolio and fostering innovation in AI technologies. #proactiveinvestors #OptionsDesk #retailsales #nvidia #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Listen as host Julien Lafargue reflects on key data releases grabbing the financial headlines at the start of 2024. Topics include US and UK retail sales, inflation in the major regions and US central bank options. As the fourth-quarter earnings season continues, he also considers the fortunes of some of the world's largest tech companies.

Join OANDA Senior Market Analysts & podcast guest Nick Syiek (TraderNick) as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets. The content produced on this site is for general information purposes only and should not be construed to be advice, invitation, inducement, offer, recommendation or solicitation for investment or disinvestment in any financial instrument. Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of OANDA or any of its affiliates, officers or directors. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, please access the RSS feed or contact us at info@marketpulse.com. © 2023 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Spending on big-ticket items like home renovations will be limited, but more affordable gifts are growing in popularity—including the “snuggle hoodie.” Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andrea Felsted and UK retail reporter Katie Linsell join Allegra and Francine to unpack the retail landscape this holiday season and what we can expect in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is brought to you by CommerceIQ. Download the free chrome extension here: https://growth.commerceiq.ai/fmcgguys  The Path to Purchase Institute (P2PI) is a member organization and publication that serves commerce marketers. Their Editorial Director Jessie Dowd sits with Daniel Torres at the Retail Media Summit UK (Organized by P2PI and SMG) to speak about: The media boom that we've seen in the last 3 years and what brands and retailers have done about that Differences between the US and UK Retail Media Her career in journalism and how she ended up being a consumer & retail expert Key learnings UK Retailers and Brands can learn from US Media   Follow The FMCG Guys on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian    

Join OANDA Senior Market Analysts & podcast guest Nick Syiek (TraderNick) as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets. The content produced on this site is for general information purposes only and should not be construed to be advice, invitation, inducement, offer, recommendation or solicitation for investment or disinvestment in any financial instrument. Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of OANDA or any of its affiliates, officers or directors. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, please access the RSS feed or contact us at info@marketpulse.com. © 2023 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

European equities soar with US futures bid but slightly more containedDXY is trending lower towards the 104.00 level, with outperformance in the Yen amid tighter yield differentialsBond bulls rampant, assisted by softer UK Retail Sales, with key yield levels in sightCrude attempts to nurse some losses while industrial metals are subdued but precious metals shineLooking ahead, highlights include US Housing Starts, Speeches from BoE's Ramsden & Greene; Fed's Collins, Barr, Goolsbee & Daly; ECB's Nagel, Wunsch & Cipollone.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Our business correspondent, Paul Kelso, joins the show as he takes us through the King's Speech, which laid out the government's plans for the coming year. And hear from the chief executive of department store Fenwick about retail sales.

I was honoured to be a guest speaker at the recent Retail Trust Together Fest employee wellbeing event and today I'm absolutely delighted to be welcoming Chris Brook-Carter, the CEO of the Retail Trust.From 1832 onwards, the Retail Trust has been caring for and protecting the lives of people working in retail. They believe the health of retail colleagues is the foundation they need to flourish in both work and life, creating a more sustainable and successful future for the retail sector. And in recent years the retail industry has been extremely hard hit by economic turbulence. Their services have never been more necessary.Last year, over 270,000 retail colleagues reached out for help. The Retail Trust took 14,000 helpline calls, that's one every 37 minutes, provided over £400,000 in financial aid and delivered over 10,000 counselling sessions.Chris has been a passionate supporter, advocate and champion of UK retail across his entire career. Prior to joining the Retail Trust, Chris was the Managing Director and Senior Vice President of Retail Week - the most influential media brand in UK retail – and the World Retail Congress, the single biggest gathering of global retail's leadership each year. Chris led these brands for ten years, transforming the business from a weekly print title, into a digital-first information and global events brand that continues to sit at the heart of global retail by delivering on its mission to inform, connect and inspire the leaders that continue to colour this great sector.I'm looking forward to hearing about Chris's life lessons in retail and the Unlock Moments that helped him to figure out the path ahead.--Chris Brook-Carter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-brook-carter-3891474/The Retail Trust: https://www.retailtrust.org.uk/

Join OANDA Senior Market Analysts as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets. The content produced on this site is for general information purposes only and should not be construed to be advice, invitation, inducement, offer, recommendation or solicitation for investment or disinvestment in any financial instrument. Opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of OANDA or any of its affiliates, officers or directors. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, please access the RSS feed or contact us at info@marketpulse.com. © 2023 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

"Everybody's incredibly focused and just talking about it shows a level of commitment to it. It's about being really selective with the organisations that you work with, look to acquire and vice versa”, says Andy. He describes Gallagher's global growth, the 25 tenets of the Gallagher Way, maintaining cultural consistency as the business has scaled from it US roots to 45,000 colleagues globally and the world's 3rd largest insurance broker. Andy shares Gallagher's selective approach to acquisitions and how new people are integrated and embedded in to the business. “We put a lot of time in communicating, engaging. You realise in any acquisition that probably only four or five people have actually chosen to join Gallagher, all of their colleagues didn't even know they were going to.”As well as the importance attributed to the family feel, Andy maintains the importance of high performance and the reliance on regional and local leaders to drive standards. “We are an organisation that values performance and demands performance. It's a good blend between setting expectations, equipping people to deliver against them and holding them accountable.”“Whether it's Gallagher as a global organisation or just as a UK business, another big area of investment and continued focus is around continually equipping our branch leaders, our regional leaders with the skills and tools to enable them to create that engagement.Andy share his journey from the NHS in to financial services and insurance to joining Gallagher in 2015 and his current role as HR Director – Retail for the UK & Ireland. He highlights his advice for interviewees and interviewers as he recalls memorable interviews from his career, as well as his recommendations to HR leaders in attracting the very best talent. “Making assumptions around individuals' backgrounds, career histories or organisations worked for, is not a good thing. Do not get hung up on legacy knowledge.”Connect with Andy Parsons on LinkedIn or find out more about GallagherThe Insurance Coffee House Podcast is hosted by Nick Hoadley, CEO, Insurance Search, the Executive Search Consultancy for growing Insurance and Insurtech businesses around the globe.To discuss identifying & attracting the very best talent to your team or being a podcast guest, reach out to Nick via nick.hoadley@insurance-search.com Copyright Insurance Search 2023 – All Rights Reserved.

APAC stocks traded mixed following the mild positive bias stateside where the tech sector surged on Nvidia's blockbuster reportNikkei 225 outperformed, US equity futures were rangebound, and European equity futures are indicative of a flat openUS President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are said to be near a deal that would raise the debt ceiling for two years and cap spendingUS House Speaker McCarthy said there was no agreement on Thursday and he will stay at the Capitol to continue to work this weekendLooking ahead, highlights include UK Retail Sales, US PCE Price Index, Durable Goods, Speeches from ECB's Lane, Enria & RBNZ's Orr, Supply from the UKRead the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Risk tone has slipped as we await substantive debt ceiling updates into the long weekendDXY is softer, but remains above 104.00, with CHF and JPY outperformingEGBs/Gilts slipped on UK Retail data, but have since pared with USTs bid on the above toneCommodities edging higher given the USD and XAU benefitting from sentimentMcCarthy said there was no agreement Thursday; will stay to continue work. Biden said they were near a deal to lift the ceilingLooking ahead, highlights include US PCE Price Index & Durable Goods.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

In this episode of Trader Talks, Sam North explains what 'Retail Sales' are, why they are important, what markets the affect, what we need to be aware of, how much markets could move and what factors we should consider.You can view the webinar which has the slides here: https://youtu.be/SxDW3E4Ee1wYou can visit our website which has a list of all Digest & Invest episodes here: https://www.etoro.com/digest-and-invest/Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply. For more information, visit etoro.com/trading/fees. Past performance is not an indication of future results.This communication is for information and education purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation, or an offer of, or solicitation to buy or sell, any financial instruments. This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation, and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Any references to past or future performance of a financial instrument, index or a packaged investment product are not, and should not be taken as, a reliable indicator of future results. eToro makes no representation and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this publication.

In this episode of Trader Talks, Sam North explains what 'Retail Sales' are, why they are important, what markets the affect, what we need to be aware of, how much markets could move and what factors we should consider.You can view the webinar which has the slides here: https://youtu.be/SxDW3E4Ee1wYou can visit our website which has a list of all Digest & Invest episodes here: https://www.etoro.com/digest-and-invest/Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply. For more information, visit etoro.com/trading/fees. Past performance is not an indication of future results.This communication is for information and education purposes only and should not be taken as investment advice, a personal recommendation, or an offer of, or solicitation to buy or sell, any financial instruments. This material has been prepared without taking into account any particular recipient's investment objectives or financial situation, and has not been prepared in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements to promote independent research. Any references to past or future performance of a financial instrument, index or a packaged investment product are not, and should not be taken as, a reliable indicator of future results. eToro makes no representation and assumes no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of the content of this publication.

Host Alix Steel and guest host Kristine Aquino are joined by Bloomberg Cross-Asset Strategist Ven Ram to discuss the ECB's path forward, including recent comments by ECB executive board member Isabel Schnabel. They also speak with Bloomberg UK economy reporter Lucy White about the surprising UK retail sales numbers, and hear from Bloomberg European correspondent Maria Tadeo, who will be attending the Munich Security Conference.

Hosts Alix Steel and Guy Johnson speak with Bloomberg's Lucy White, Alyce Andres, Sonali Basak, and Ed Ludlow.

In this week's episode #73 of Let's Talk Money and More Podcast I am delighted to introduce you to another really interesting guest, Nicola Frampton. Nicola joined William Hill in 2010 as Director of Corporate Risk then Group Director of Customer Operations before becoming Managing Director of the UK Retail division in June 2014 during which time she led and implemented a number of major innovation and transformation projects. She has extensive experience in risk management, assurance and corporate governance across a wide range of industries, having specialised in these areas of corporate activity at both William Hill and prior to that whilst at Deloitte. Nicola is the Operations Director at Domino's Pizza UK and a Non-executive Director at Frasers Group.In this episode Nicola shared her money story, the pivotal moments in her career, her experiences and learnings that have contributed to the kind of relationship with money she has today. Make sure to tune in, this episode is inspiring, insightful and a fascinating listen. Enjoy! Key TakeawaysOur health and well being is wealth. Wealth is also about freedom. Money is an enabler and it gives us freedom choices, it allows us to support the future we want as well as the people who matter to us. Wealth is available to everybody. Believe in that and hold on to it, plan and put action into place to create that wealth but also recognise that there isn't one way to get there but several. Be intentional with the actions you are taking. Even more importantly, be aware of your limiting factors.Money is emotive. And when we are in certain situations we respond to those emotions, have knee jerk reactions and make us feel a whole raft of different emotions. Our relationship with money, how we spend, how we save, and utilise money can be very different to somebody else. That's why it is important to have self awareness and deep understanding towards our relationship with money.You are your greatest investment.Believe in yourself and believe in your capability and accepting that it really is you who makes the choices about what you go for. Your integrity and authenticity builds relationship and trust with people. When you work hard and prove you are capable people will invest in you.Connect with Nicola FramptonLinkedin www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-frampton-5a242a/Connect with Lesley ThomasFREE Money Archetype Quiz www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/resources/sma-assessment/FREE Resources www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/resources/My website www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/Join my Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkmoneyandmoreYoutube channel www.youtube.com/@themoneyconfidenceacademyFollow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/lesleythomascoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode #73 of Let's Talk Money and More Podcast I am delighted to introduce you to another really interesting guest, Nicola Frampton. Nicola joined William Hill in 2010 as Director of Corporate Risk then Group Director of Customer Operations before becoming Managing Director of the UK Retail division in June 2014 during which time she led and implemented a number of major innovation and transformation projects. She has extensive experience in risk management, assurance and corporate governance across a wide range of industries, having specialised in these areas of corporate activity at both William Hill and prior to that whilst at Deloitte. Nicola is the Operations Director at Domino's Pizza UK and a Non-executive Director at Frasers Group.In this episode Nicola shared her money story, the pivotal moments in her career, her experiences and learnings that have contributed to the kind of relationship with money she has today. Make sure to tune in, this episode is inspiring, insightful and a fascinating listen. Enjoy! Key TakeawaysOur health and well being is wealth. Wealth is also about freedom. Money is an enabler and it gives us freedom choices, it allows us to support the future we want as well as the people who matter to us. Wealth is available to everybody. Believe in that and hold on to it, plan and put action into place to create that wealth but also recognise that there isn't one way to get there but several. Be intentional with the actions you are taking. Even more importantly, be aware of your limiting factors.Money is emotive. And when we are in certain situations we respond to those emotions, have knee jerk reactions and make us feel a whole raft of different emotions. Our relationship with money, how we spend, how we save, and utilise money can be very different to somebody else. That's why it is important to have self awareness and deep understanding towards our relationship with money.You are your greatest investment.Believe in yourself and believe in your capability and accepting that it really is you who makes the choices about what you go for. Your integrity and authenticity builds relationship and trust with people. When you work hard and prove you are capable people will invest in you.Connect with Nicola FramptonLinkedin www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-frampton-5a242a/Connect with Lesley ThomasFREE Money Archetype Quiz www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/resources/sma-assessment/FREE Resources www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/resources/My website www.themoneyconfidenceacademy.com/Join my Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkmoneyandmoreYoutube channel www.youtube.com/@themoneyconfidenceacademyFollow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/lesleythomascoaching/Connect with me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Alix Steel and Guy Johnson speak with Bloomberg's Andrea Felsted, Michael Mckee, Kriti Gupta, and George Ferguson.

US markets fell overnight on the back of strong economic data, which supports the case for the Fed to continue to raise interest rates. The Dow Jones was down 438 points (-1.40%). At best it was down 94 points, and at worst it was down 583 points. The NASDAQ fell 1.92%, and the S&P 500 finished xx% lower, with 95% of companies trading lower. In Europe, STOXX 50 -0.5%, FTSE +0.2%, CAC -0.7%, DAX -0.6%. SPI Futures are down 47 points (-0.64%) this morning, following a 24-point rally yesterday.HEADLINESWall St sinks as strong services data causes jitters over Fed directionStocks Hit by Fed-Hike Worries as Bond Yields JumpU.S. services industry regains steam; factory orders accelerateRussia unleashes missiles across Ukraine, drones hit bases deep inside Russian territoryFX swap debt an $80 trillion 'blind spot' global regulator saysVodafone CEO to leave after frustrating four years for shareholdersU.S. Supreme Court leans toward web designer with anti-gay marriage stanceOil falls over 3% after data raises Fed interest rate worriesGold pulls back as dollar rebounds on strong U.S. dataLithium price to retreat from record as electric car sales slowChina demand hopes fuel copper's rise to three-week peakON THE CALENDARDomestic data: RBA interest rate decision & current account for Q3.Japan data: Household spending for October.UK: Retail sales for November.US: Balance of trade for October & Redbook data for December. Catch up on the latest news with Henry Jennings' Pre-Market Podcast.Why not sign up for a free trial? Get access to expert insights and research and become a better investor.

In the May SHD Headlines episode SHD Logistics Editor James Burman and Property Editor David Thame take the listener on a short journey through some of the most significant and interesting stories in the world of logistics that happened during the month of February. The stories featured include: UK Retail recovery in April Raise of autonomous mobile robots and driverless lift trucks  XPO Logistics partnership with Veterans Into Logistics Property update If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to ensure you don't miss our latest uploads. For the latest news, industry views, as well as the latest product innovations, visit https://www.shdlogistics.com/ (www.shdlogistics.com) or https://www.shdlogistics.com/newsletter_signup (subscribe to our newsletter). Don't forget to join the conversation and let us know what topics you want us to cover in future on https://twitter.com/shdlogistics (Twitter) or https://www.linkedin.com/company/shdlogistics/ (LinkedIn) @shdlogistics

Tony is joined today by David Estyn-Jones,  an experienced interim who helps organisations to GET SH*T DONE by helping them prioritise, organise, plan and deliver solutions to their toughest challenges and their most exciting opportunities. Submit your questions If you would like to clarify anything with either Tony or David make a comment below or drop Tony an email. We will respond.   About Tony Lockwood After a 25 year career delivering change and transformation, Tony launched The Transformation Leaders Hub (#TLH) in 2020.  #TLH's core focus is to help members to standout from the crowd, build their network with their peers and open up new career opportunities.    4 years ago, Tony pivoted from a project to project lifestyle into building and scaling a consulting business.  If you are thinking of doing the same, he has developed a 22 question Scorecard to help identify your strengths and development areas in what he has seen to be the five critical aspects - So see "If there is a Consulting Business in You" by undertaking the assessment and get a personalised report  Tony can be contacted by email at tl@thompsonwrightpartners.com   About David David has over 25 years' experience of leadership in complex and challenging roles with some of the world's leading organisations. He works from Board level down to the shop floor to develop and implement effective strategies. He has had a varied career which  included ten years as an Army Officer, eight years in the UK Retail sector, four years running an SME in the Middle East and the last seven years as an interim working with a variety of organisations in the UK and Europe. His Linkedin profile is here    About #TLH The Transformation Leaders Hub - a truly global peer to peer network for change and transformation professionals. Check it out here. w: www.thetransformationleadershub.com

Hosts Guy Johnson and Alix Steel talk with Bloomberg's David Goodman to analyze UK Retail numbers, hear from German Minister of Finance Christian Lindner on Ukraine funding and inflation, Bloomberg Intelligence's Sam Fazeli on monkeypox, and the latest on Finland's gas supply from Bloomberg's Kati Pohjanpalo. Plus, Bloomberg Intelligence Deborah Aitken on Richemont, and a check in on markets from Bloomberg's Kriti Gupta.

In this episode, you will hear Mark Williams-Cook & Jack Chambers talk about: Google Search Console URL Inspection Tool API IndexWatch 2021 - UK retail winners & losers - https://www.sistrix.com/trends/ Are utm and query strings paid links? Bing's new automotive marketplace You can get the full transcription and show notes at https://search.withcandour.co.uk

UK Retail sales inched up year on year in December but saw its services sector suffer a 10-month low due to the Omicron variant. Prime Time’s Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque speak to Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, IHS Markit who shares what this means for the UK economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Bank of Japan scales back emergency pandemic funding - UK retail sales rise a faster-than-expected 1.4% in November - Oracle reportedly in talks to buy Cerner for $30B #BankofJapan #UKRetailSales #Oracle

- UK retail sales up 0.8% in October, first rise in six months - Alibaba lowers annual sales outlook, shares plunge 10% - Ford to boost EV production to 600,000 vehicles by 2023 #UKRetailSales #Alibaba #FordElectricCars

UK retail sales are booming as things get back to normal in the region. Stacey Widlitz of SW Retail Advisors joins to discuss the trends. Plus, Disney earnings disappointed analysts, but Bank of America's Jessica Ehrlich is still bullish on the stock. She explains why. And former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry joins to discuss the state of the global energy crisis, and the role of the U.S. in energy production.

Hosts Guy Johnson & Alix Steel speak with Reed Landberg, Bloomberg UK Economy Team Leader, Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Commodities Strategist, Emily Wilkins, Bloomberg Government Reporter, and Sam Fazeli, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Pharmaceutical Analyst.

Welcome to the The Voice of Retail , I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.The COVID era has put retail transformation under the spotlights, and no one better to tap Into their experience and insights on the road left behind and the path ahead then Retail Transformation Specialist and fellow Top 100 Global Retail Influencer, Oliver Banks,   Oliver and I talk about keeping pace with the rate of change in retail. From having fun by fostering an “experimental edge” to reaffirming your company's mission, Oliver offers a host of ways that retailers can deliver positive transformation in rapidly changing times.Be sure and tune into Oliver's  The Retail Transformation Show podcast! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Voice of Retail.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on the latest episodes, industry news, and insights. If you enjoyed  this episode please consider leaving a rating and review, as it really helps us grow so that we can continue getting amazing guests on the show.I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!Until next time, stay safe and have a great week!

"The partial lifting of restrictions in England has proved that despite the record volumes of online shopping that took place during the lockdown, there is still a place for bricks and mortar retail outlets. Major stores are reporting record takings only seen at Christmas as they struggle to keep pace with demand. However, it is likely that the initial burst of action will level off in the next few weeks as pent-up demand is satisfied. The number of people in larger stores is being carefully regulated but even a casual observation raises concerns about an upsurge in cases of Coronavirus. The Government and scientists will be closely observing the data to confirm that the next stage of the road map can take place next month. " Beyond Currency Market Commentary: Aims to provide deep insights into the political and economic events worldwide that can cause currencies to change and how this can affect your FX Exposure.

Recent data from the The Investment Association revealed UK retail investors took a further £1 billion out of UK Equity Funds in February. This means retail investors have removed a total of £18 billion from UK Equity Fund since 2016 and the decision to leave the EU.We question whether Retail investor are simply driven more by sentiment around the UK or misunderstand the composition of UK markets given the significant level of revenue earned outside of the UK by FTSE 100 companies. Whilst investors took cash out of UK Funds they added to Global Funds meaning UK Retail investors may be under exposed to rerating in UK Equity as its lags other major indices that have enjoyed recent rallies.We discuss Ananda Developments (LON:ANA), Kavango Resources (LON:KAV) and Mosman Oil and Gas (LON:MSMN). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An introduction to the voices behind Kaleidospoke. Richie Rich and Aaron discuss their connection, the Mike Tyson v Roy Jones Jr fight and the future of streamed events and platforms like Triller. Then, the guys talk about the state of the UK high street during COVID-19 and an outlook on the future of shopping. Finally a look at Bitcoin 2020, cryptocurrencies and the psychology that drives this highly volatile, highly mysterious market. Follow on Instagram: @kaleidospokepodcastFollow on Twitter: @kaleidospoke1Enquiries: kaleidospokepodcasts@gmail.com

Online shopping has grown massively within the last ten years, with more and more consumers opting to update their homes, wardrobes and pick up gifts from the comfort of their own homes. This digital uprising has obviously had a huge impact on the lives of High Street shoppers and businesses alike. Departments stores such as the long established Debenhams are closing down, what comes next? Mark and Pete have the answers.

Online shopping has grown massively within the last ten years, with more and more consumers opting to update their homes, wardrobes and pick up gifts from the comfort of their own homes. This digital uprising has obviously had a huge impact on the lives of High Street shoppers and businesses alike. Departments stores such as the long established Debenhams are closing down, what comes next? Mark and Pete have the answers.

Online shopping has grown massively within the last ten years, with more and more consumers opting to update their homes, wardrobes and pick up gifts from the comfort of their own homes. This digital uprising has obviously had a huge impact on the lives of High Street shoppers and businesses alike. Departments stores such as the long established Debenhams are closing down, what comes next? Mark and Pete have the answers.

• Volumes 1.5x that of normal due to quadruple witching today. • Clear risk off skew in terms of sectors as Tech +1%, as the semis get a boost, Pharma +70bps and Utils all relative outperformers and sell off in the Autos -1% Banks -1.5% and Travel and Leisure -3%. • UK -50bps is under performing as second UK lockdown looking increasingly likely • Value factor basket also worst on the day -70bps.. Net Momo is +2%!! • UK Retail sales came in slightly better than expected this morning • M&A busy…

Joe is Head of the UK Banks and Digital Channels business at BlackRock - The World's Largest Asset Manager. He is responsible for delivering BlackRock’s full suite of investment products, bespoke client solutions and propriety technology capabilities to some of the firm’s largest clients, including UK & Global Private Banks, UK Retail and Challenger Banks and Digital Channels (Robo Advisors & brokerage Platforms).

It’s back to business this week for many retailers - but how will shopping change post-lockdown? And what effect will this have on businesses that manufacture locally? Whilst some people are rushing out hoping to secure a bargain on the seasonal stock that retailers are trying to shift before the summer ends, many others will be slightly more reticent about heading out to busy high streets and shopping centres. Lockdown has created a sense of community and of supporting local businesses. This presents a great opportunity for small businesses and favours those that manufacture locally as consumers turn their back on imported goods.  I think we’ll start to see high streets change and become much more focused around community and independent shops. It’s an interesting time. If you're a UK-made business you're in a great position right now as we go through this time of extraordinary change. In this episode I offer advice for how locally made businesses can make the most of this big change in consumer buying behaviour. Holly Tucker's Open Letter to British Shoppers More Make it British Make it British website Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Find a UK Manufacturer -  ways we can help you find your perfect manufacturing partner Make it British Live! - our trade show Make it British Instagram

In this week's episode of EG's We're Still Here podcast, host Emily Wright is joined by editor Sam McClary to reflect on a tough week and tentative signs of a return to relative normality. As lockdown continues, the duo discuss the benefits of the office as a hive environment before delving into this week's comments from CBRE's new head of technology around how a return to work might look 6-12 months post-lockdown. From half empty offices to seven-day weeks and a potential move away from big offices, it will be infrastructure around the working week most likely to change the most dramatically, rather than the aesthetic of the office itself. They also cover some of EG's biggest stories of the week including a piece of data that reveals just who the true owners of UK real estate are. The answer might surprise you and it provides clear evidence as to why government needs to rethink its latest measures to crackdown on landlords in favour of retailers during the current crisis. Tune in for this and much more including some open, honest chat around the pressures and strains of the continued lockdown.

The Retail Credit Bureau market has been in place for decades but disruption is coming to the market in the shape of Credit Kudos who help people make faster more accurate credit decisions. They have proved that this new source of data enables better credit decisions. Formed in 2015 in anticipation of  ‘open data”  (a superior […]

Essential Retail speaks with Planet, New West End Company and the BRC about the current landscape of tax-free shopping in the UK and the digital developments which could make the process much easier for tourists going forward. Got something you want to tell us about the Podcast? Want to join us? You can get in touch on Twitter via twitter.com/essretail, or directly with Caroline at twitter.com/cl_baldwin

In today’s global headlines…. After a bruising month, US stocks posted their best day in a decade yesterday as the three major indices rose over 5% with the Dow up more than 1 000 points for the first time in history.  Total UK retail footfall was down 3% year-on-year yesterday, traditionally the busiest shopping day of the British year, but retail tourists arrived in their planeloads.  Private investors lost more than $8bn through their purchase of new secondary crypto currencies last year. In South African-related news, the 14-month old challenger stock exchange A2X moves up a level today with the debut of Naspers shares

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John Lewis, a UK retail chain, has launched a waste reduction scheme that allows customers to sell back their unwanted clothes. The scheme will provide monetary incentives for customers who will donate their unwanted John Lewis-purchased clothes back to the company. This move is expected to make a dent in the estimated 300,000 tonnes of clothing from the United Kingdom that end up in landfills each year. To accomplish its mission, John Lewis has collaborated with Stuffstr, a social enterprise that promotes sustainability. Patrons can participate in this scheme by using the Stuffstr application, wherein they can choose the items to be sold. The application will show customers how much they will earn for each item. Once they have gathered clothing items with a total minimum amount of £50, the products will be collected by a courier. Afterward, customers will receive a John Lewis e-gift card equivalent to the price of the things they sold. Presently, the scheme is in its trial phase, with over 100 participating customers. If the scheme turns out to be a success, John Lewis will expand the program throughout the United Kingdom. This new scheme follows the retailer's existing initiative that involves accepting old furniture and appliances. These items are either donated to charity or upcycled. On a related note, Spanish clothing brand Zara [tsah-dah] has also initiated a similar scheme. In 2016, the company set up collection bins in its Europe branches, particularly those in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, and Sweden. Non-governmental organizations will receive the clothing items as donations.

In this week's episode of Moving Averages, we take a look at the UK retail market and how online growth is impacting the sector. The conversation is between economists Ewen Stewart and Scott Evans, and is concerned with a recent research paper written by Ewen Stewart for Walbrook Economics titled "Trends impacting the UK retail market. On-line ate my lunch?". Ewen Stewart is the founder of Walbrook Economics, which is a consultancy specialising in the interaction of macroeconomics, politics and capital markets, prior to which he worked as an equity strategist for major investment banks including Dresdner Kleinwort Benson and ABN AMRO. We will be releasing new episodes of the podcast every week, so please subscribe to our channel below to get notified when new episodes are released. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/moving-averages/id1391673645?mt=2

In this episode George talks with Hetal Desai, Head of Finance, UK Retail, Partners and Technology, Ocado, about the business's exceptional growth, the future of food retailing and why it's so important to put your customers first If you're passionate about technology and driving better customer experiences, this one is for you!

(Bloomberg) -- Host Jon Ferro speaks with Bloomberg News Reporters Paul Dobson, Caroline Hyde, Lisa Abramowicz and Michael Regan talk UK retail sales, Emerging markets and the latest news out of Washington.

Independent Market Analyst Matt Brown and Presenter Zak Mir discuss the drop in the UK retail sales as is shown by BRC data released earlier today. The FT headline says “consumers cut non-food spending as inflation bites”. Listen to the full segment for more info on major market moving news across the globe. #UK, #retailsales, #inflation, #indicator, #economy, #macro, #investing, #markets, #trading

The West Midlands region, which includes Britain’s second city of Birmingham, is due to elect its first mayor in May and the winner will preside over huge tranches of funding for housing, transport and infrastructure. Andy Street, Conservative candidate, talks to Andrew Bounds about his ambitions for the region. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The ONS data released today showed UK retail sales dropped most since 2012. Is the fall in consumption/spending due to price rise or there is something else at play here? Listen to Marc Ostwald, Strategist at ADM ISI dissect the retail sales figure, which suggests there is no reason to panic. Ostwald says higher inflation could turn out to be a problem if wage growth stalls and adds the UK retailers are cheering the rise in prices (input costs). Ostwald talks to Presenter Jenny Hammond and Tip TV's Zak Mir. Other key topics discussed are - China GDP, forex market sentiment, rump inauguration and Broker forecasts. #UK, #retailsales, #economy, #indicator, #stocks, #equities, #trading, #investing, #macro, #fundamentals, #markets

In this week’s episode of the Retail Ramble podcast, Essential Retail's editor, Ben Sillitoe, and deputy editor, Caroline Baldwin, sit down with the general manager of VoucherCodes.co.uk, Claire Davenport, to discuss how the business is making strategic progress with its retail partners, as well as how discounting remains relevant to shoppers of all ages and backgrounds – as long as it is mobile first. Got something you want to tell us about the Podcast? Want to join us? You can get in touch on Twitter via twitter.com/essretail, or directly with Ben via twitter.com/bsillitoe or Caroline on twitter.com/cl_baldwin

Christopher Thompson and guests discuss the UK competition watchdog's long-awaited report into the state of retail banking, Royal Bank of Scotland's decision to abandon its spin-off of Williams and Glyn, European investment banks' underperformance and the state of small business lending in the US. With special guests Eric Leenders of the British Bankers Association and Glenn Goldman of Credibly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month, we focus on retirement saving. Do you think you have saved enough to fund your retirement? We hit the streets of London to find out whether the public had made proper pension provision. Some people are more prepared for retirement than others. We then hear from Morningstar editor Emma Wall who explains how recent government initiatives have helped boost pension engagement. How many of us plan to take advantage of these new rules and take all our pension in cash in retirement? We then went back to the public to find out your views. Finally Emma Wall wraps up our podcast with an interview with Tony Stenning, Head of UK Retail for BlackRock on his views on how to maximise your retirement income for those of us still saving for that rainy day.

Martin Arnold is joined by Daniel Schäfer, Emma Dunkley and Sam Fleming, as well as Kinner Lakhani of Citigroup to discuss whether the European Central Bank’s asset quality review and stress tests have cleansed the continent’s banking system of its problems, Credit Suisse’s announcement of further cuts to its investment banking division and more job losses in UK retail banking See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why are Microsoft not pushing the Surface RT into UK Retail stores, Instagram escalates Twitter war, Is it really time to get excited about the BlackBerry 10 and Samsung is beating Apple in sales of "smart connected devices". If you're listening on the go, check out munchtech.tv/mobile to find out more about our mobile applications. Also, make sure to check out our Christmas Gift Guide of The Two Techies at munchtech.tv/giftguide2012/

In this week's podcast: As implications of the interim report, delivered last week by the Independent Commission on Banking, are fully realised, we ask what will the landscape of UK retail banking look like this time next year; we return to a favourite topic of the podcast - location, location, location; and we look at the Church of England's criticism of bankers' pay. Presented by Patrick Jenkins, with Sharlene Goff and Megan Murphy in the studio and Helen Thomas in New York for Stateside. Produced by LJ Filotrani Next episode of Banking Weekly is on May 9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we have a PC acting as a Mac, an email rant, retrieving lost Tweets and we take a look at how to supercharge the Finder BackBites Thanks to Annette for pointing out Jing for screen capture Another tip from Annette is TeamViewer for screen sharing Mike's blog post on Outlook/iCal integration Mike's email problems Delicious Library removed from App Store - iPhoneTalk Delicious Library removed from App Store - Yahoo Delicious Library removed from App Store - YouTube ChatBites Free Twitter updates via O2 text Free Twitter updates via O2 text - O2 website Barry's lost Tweet - and how to retrieve it Mike's PC became a Mac iTunes Kills Palm Pre Sync - TUAW iTunes Kills Palm Pre Sync - Gizmodo iTunes Kills Palm Pre Sync - Businessweek iTunes Kills Palm Pre Sync - BBC Technology Apple sued in Mafia lawsuit claim iPhone to be available on other networks? Microsoft is the Number 1 brand in UK Retail battle between Apple and Microsoft How will Microsoft Stores differ from Apple? Switchers Corner/Software Review File Management File Manager Windows Explorer Twofer Directory Opus Finder StuffiIt Expander Folder QuickLook Plugin SneakPeekPro SimpleWindowSets A Better Finder Rename A Better Finder Attributes Folder Lister PrintFinder Hazel Default Folder SuperGetInfo Feedback & Comments Thanks for all the feedback including Stargate John for his comments about Prowl and Amanda Benson who loves her iPhone case that we recommended from 7-Day Shop Events The next MacBites Live event is on 30th July when we are discussing "How to be an Email Ninja - the secrets of Inbox Zero". For details of this and all our other events see http://www.digital-iq.co.uk Next Week Competition to win a copy of Voila Part 2 of our look at File Management software