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July 30, 2026

Introducing the S&B Activate Index: a benchmark on progress, a blueprint for action

The cycle between market change and issues landing on the GC’s desk has all but collapsed. Clients tell us that in this super-connected,...
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July 20, 2026

The FCA has entered the chat: what retailers need to know about the regulation of "Buy Now, Pay Later" offerings

For retailers and consumers, it is easy to see the appeal of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) offerings; customers get flexibility, baskets feel...
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July 16, 2026

Luxury brands: serving looks… and lattes

Luxury fashion is no longer simply asking consumers to buy into a product. Increasingly, it is asking them to sit down, stay awhile and...
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July 14, 2026

The EU’s new “withdrawal button” is here - what UK businesses selling into the EU need to know

From 19 June 2026, national laws implementing the EU Directive 2023/2673 require many businesses selling online to EU consumers to...
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July 13, 2026

Scroll, swipe, repeat? EU turns up the pressure on addictive platform design

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that Meta's design of Instagram and Facebook may breach the Digital Services Act...
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July 10, 2026

Keeping it ‘reel’: rules for influencer advertising

Influencers have become a powerful driver of consumer purchasing decisions, particularly in the fashion, beauty and lifestyle sectors....
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July 2, 2026

Deepfakes, AI and advertising: the ASA's warning to brands

Artificial intelligence may be transforming the way advertising is created, but according to the ASA, it's not changing the rules. In its...
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July 1, 2026

Temu, the DSA and the contractual ripple effect: who really bears the risk?

The European Commission’s recent enforcement action against Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA) is a clear signal that regulators...
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