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UK Halloween Spending Reveals Retail Trends

Halloween has become the UK's third largest retail event, with surging demand for costumes, makeup, decorations, and food and beverages. Despite inflationary pressures, consumer enthusiasm for Halloween remains strong. Retailers need to innovate their marketing strategies and capitalize on evolving consumer trends to maximize sales during this period. The holiday's growing popularity presents a significant opportunity for businesses across various sectors within the UK retail landscape, demonstrating the enduring power of the holiday economy.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights

Crossborder Sellers Face Port Delays Stricter Customs Checks

This article analyzes the latest weekly customs inspection, container pick-up/return efficiency, and Amazon FBA delivery status of major ports in the US, Canada, UK, and Germany. It reminds cross-border sellers to pay attention to issues such as declared value and product compliance. The article also suggests advance planning and risk diversification to cope with potential port congestion and warehouse overstocking, ensuring smooth FBA delivery. It emphasizes proactive measures for sellers to mitigate potential disruptions and maintain efficient supply chain operations.

01/04/2026 Logistics

Amazon Extends send to Amazon FBA Transition Amid Seller Feedback

Amazon extends the transition period for the new FBA process until October, with the old process available until October 16th. Shipping plans can be edited until November 29th. This extension aims to address seller concerns and provide more time to adapt to the changes. Amazon is responding to feedback and allowing sellers a longer runway to implement the new 'Send to Amazon' workflow.

12/31/2025 Logistics

UK Adopts IBAN Standard for Banking Efficiency

This article discusses the structure of the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) in the UK and its significance in international remittances. It explains the components of an IBAN, including the country code, check digits, and basic bank account number, and provides specific examples.

08/18/2025 International Settlement

Barclays Bank UK PLC SWIFTBIC Code Explained

This article provides a detailed overview of the SWIFT/BIC code BUKBGB22 SLD for BARCLAYS BANK UK PLC. It discusses the significance of this code in international remittances and its structural components, while also emphasizing the importance of verifying bank information to ensure the security of funds and the smooth processing of transfers.