Expert retail translation services

Retail moves quickly—new product lines, flash promotions, and seasonal campaigns leave no room for ambiguity. Translating at scale demands more than literal language conversion; it requires sector‑specific knowledge to ensure product attributes, sizes, materials, and usage guidance remain accurate and consistent across regions. Mislabelled content can lead to cart abandonment, higher returns, or regulatory issues.

Packaging and labelling are particularly sensitive. UK retailers must follow Trading Standards guidance and sector rules (for example, FSA for food information and CLP for chemicals). When selling in the EU, EEA, or other regions, additional local regulations apply. Accurate translations of ingredients, allergens, sustainability marks, safety warnings, and care instructions preserve consumer trust and mitigate risk.

Omnichannel expansion adds complexity. Marketplaces, brand sites, native apps, and social commerce all use different templates and fields. Each channel needs local language, character limits, and SEO alignment. Without a robust linguistic and technical framework, product data can fragment between your PIM, CMS, and e‑commerce storefronts, undermining discoverability and conversion.

Global growth often involves moving products across borders and onboarding with international platforms. Certified translations may be required for compliance documents (such as SDS/MSDS, Declarations of Conformity, or commercial paperwork) and must be accepted by authorities in different countries. With a worldwide acceptance track record and meticulous QA, Kings of Translation helps retailers meet local requirements while maintaining brand integrity.

Our retail linguists combine subject‑matter expertise with deep platform knowledge. We maintain terminology databases for SKUs, materials, finishes, and size conventions, ensuring consistent product attributes across channels. Transcreation specialists adapt brand voice for campaigns and social ads, balancing creativity with conversion‑focused messaging and local cultural nuance.

Compliance sits at the core of our process. We follow ISO 17100 and ISO 9001 quality frameworks, with multi‑step review and in‑market linguist checks where required. Packaging and labelling translations align with UK and international rules, while sensitive documents (like SDS and safety notices) undergo specialist review to ensure accuracy and readability.

Pricing is transparent and competitive: standard translations from £0.05 per word, and certified translations from £29.90 per page for documents that require official certification for authorities or regulatory use. Typical turnaround for 1,500–2,000 words is 24–48 hours, with same‑day options for urgent updates. Volume discounts and dedicated teams keep large catalogue rollouts on schedule.

Kings of Translation is a global agency known for customer care, with a 98% client return rate. Our certified translations are recognised internationally for immigration, legal, academic, and business purposes, ensuring documents are accepted worldwide. Credentials include ISO‑certified processes, ATA membership, and BBB A+ standards for service quality and reliability.