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Quick ecommerce check, in. The ONS retail sales bulletin released on 21 August 2026 puts online at 28.3% of retail sales in Great Britain for July, and online spending values came in 6.5% higher than the same month last year.
My take is that 6.5% looks modest next to the headlines, but steady growth is what keeps a small boutique alive. A local shop doesn't need a spike, it needs customers who come back for a second order.
Which online shop has earned a repeat visit from you? Tell us below and let's trade a few finds.
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UK Ecommerce Statistics 2026: Online Sales, Returns and Where the Growth Really Is - Whito.co.uk
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28.3% of UK retail sales now happen online. The verified numbers on sales, payments, marketplaces, parcels and returns, and why the growth is not where most owners think.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Walking on its own won't reshape your body, and I'd be wary of any plan that promises it will. Still, pairing 8, 000 to 10, 000 steps a day with two resistance training sessions a week is a combo worth knowing about, and it doesn't ask you to cut your food to the bone.
The part I keep coming back to is that a habit has to survive a rough Wednesday, not just a good week. Pick one movement you can repeat when work runs late and dinner is still on your mind. That's usually the one that sticks.
What's the movement habit you could actually keep through a busy stretch? Tell us in the comments.
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Researchers presenting at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul this May put a number on something a lot of us have guessed: about 8, 500 steps a day may help people avoid regaining weight after dieting.
I like this one because it doesn't ask anyone to buy a new machine or sign up for a boot camp. Plenty of people in this community already own a decent pair of sneakers and a phone that counts steps. The part that stood out to me was the second half of the finding. Losing weight is one thing. Keeping it off is where most plans quietly fall apart.
If your normal day sits around 4, 000 steps, 8, 500 can look like a mountain. I'd start with one loop around the block after dinner for a week and see how it feels. Some of us do it with a podcast, some with a dog, and some with a friend who won't let us skip.
What step count feels realistic for you right now?
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Scientists say 8,500 steps a day could stop weight from creeping back
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A new international analysis suggests there may be a surprisingly simple secret to keeping weight off after dieting: walking about 8,500 steps a day. Researchers found that people who boosted their da...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Internet sales made up 27.3% of UK retail in April 2026, according to ONS figures. That's up from 19.2% before the pandemic, but still well short of the 37.1% peak during lockdown.
I find that more reassuring than dramatic. Online didn't take over the high street. It has sat in roughly the 27% to 28% range since mid 2024, which looks like people mixing channels rather than walking away from shops.
For those of us who like clicking buy at midnight, it's a useful reminder that the local market still has a place in the basket. Where do you do most of your shopping these days?
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Frozen shrimp has quietly become my favorite budget dinner shortcut. It cooks faster than fresh, and the freezer keeps it ready for a weeknight when the fridge is bare. Ground chicken works the same way, and canned tuna can turn into a twenty minute dinner with about 20 grams of protein per serving for under $5. Stock those staples and the budget part stops feeling like a sacrifice. You end up eating meals you already wanted, minus the last minute grocery run. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you own a 35mm prime, take it to a farmers market this weekend and leave the zoom at home. A fixed focal length makes you walk closer, get lower, and look for the moment instead of cropping it later. It's one of the fastest ways I know to find your own style, because you stop letting the lens do the framing for you. Your keeper count might drop at first, and that's the point. ... See MoreSee Less
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Plenty of people skip the train because the walk from the station feels like too much. A team from the University of Queensland tested that gap in Brisbane with shared scooters and bikes at Albion station, and the eight month trial numbers are worth a look.
The station got dedicated parking hubs near the Park n Ride and a flat $1 fare for any electric scooter or electric bike ride that started or ended there. Daily electric scooter trips climbed from about 15 to 26, and most of those rides landed in the 4 to 8 pm weekday rush.
To me, 26 trips a day sounds small, but it's a real signal. Awareness of shared rides went up during the trial, yet willingness to use them stayed low, and more than half of commuters said they were extremely unlikely to try a rideshare. The researchers suggested negative perceptions might be what's holding people back. The scooter is already parked at the station. What's missing is the feeling that riding one to work is normal.
If you've ever left the car at home because the bus stop was just a bit too far, what would have made that last stretch feel doable? Tell us below.
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Can e-scooters and e-bikes help more people use public transport?
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Rideshare e-scooters and e-bikes, and a change in public perception, could help close the gap between public transport hubs and commuters' starting points or destinations, according to a new report.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you keep putting off cycling because you don't know where to start, this road cycling guide from Rydecruz is worth bookmarking. The part that stuck with me is the cadence section. Most beginners pedal around 50 to 65 RPM in gears that are too big, which is hard on the knees and doesn't do much for your lungs. The guide suggests aiming for 80 to 90 RPM and shifting to a lighter gear when your legs start to burn. That matches how I'd coach a friend starting out. The plan builds from short weekly rides to a goal ride of 25 to 30 miles in week eight. Shifting down early is the cheapest fix I know for sore knees. ... See MoreSee Less
Road Cycling Training Plan for Beginners: Your Complete 8-Week Guide (
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Build real cycling fitness from scratch with this structured 8-week road cycling training plan for beginners. No power meter needed — just a bike and a proven schedule.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Quick question before you grab your keys: how do you feel about sharing the road with commuter traffic? 🚦 A Glasgow team that used UK Biobank data ran the numbers on that worry. Their estimate says that for every 1000 people who build cycling into their commute for 10 years, you'd expect 26 more injuries, but 15 fewer cancers, 4 fewer heart disease events, and 3 fewer deaths.
I think that trade is worth knowing about, even if it doesn't erase the fear. The British Social Attitudes survey cited in the research found only 4% of adults cycle to work once a week, while 64% said cycling on the road is too dangerous. Those numbers make me think perception is doing a lot of the work keeping people off bikes.
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People who cycle to work have a higher risk of injury, but the benefits offset this risk
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