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Target to hire 100,000 seasonal workers amid cautious holiday spending outlook
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Paul Smith revamps ecommerce platform with Centra
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The Very Group launches retail media platform
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Japanese retail giant Seven & i classified as 'Core' to national security
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Amazon requires workers to work in office full time
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Primark to expand Click & Collect to 54 stores
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Iconic UK design brand Paul Smith has integrated Centra’s ecommerce platform to strengthen its global brand presence and improve online direct-to-consumer (DTC), digital wholesale, and physical retail customer experience
Posted: 17/09/2024
The Very Group has launched a new retail media platform in partnership with retail media operator SMG.
Posted: 17/09/2024
The announcement maintains hiring levels consistent with the past three years
Posted: 17/09/2024
Amazon is set to abandon its work-from-home practices, requiring employees to work in the office five days a week starting next year.
Posted: 17/09/2024
Fashion and homewares retailer Primark has announced it will expand its Click & Collect service to 54 more stores in the UK this autumn.
Posted: 16/09/2024
US retailer Northeast Grocery has announced the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tech from Tally in several of its stores
Posted: 16/09/2024
Convenience store chain Londis has partnered with electronic point of sale (EPOS) provider Kleo to install the technology in its outlets.
Posted: 16/09/2024
This classification follows the company's rejection of a £30.7 billion buyout offer from Canadian firm Alimentation Couche-Tard last week
Posted: 16/09/2024
UK’s grocery specialist Ocado Retail has rolled out a new digital ads platform
Posted: 13/09/2024
The trade association said that retail pays 7.4 per cent of all business taxes – £33 billion – a share 1.5 times greater than its share of the overall economy, which is five per cent GDP.
Posted: 13/9/2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has appointed Anthony Hemmerdinger as managing director of Boots UK and Ireland.
Posted: 13/09/2024
Swedish fast fashion giant H&M has announced plans to open a store selling a collection of second-hand items.
Posted: 13/09/2024
Around 38 British stores have closed each day this year, up from 36 in the same period of 2023, according to a new report from PwC and real-estate analytics firm Green Street.
Posted: 12/09/2024
Retail technology firm TOTE has launched a new AI-driven platform designed to give shoppers bespoke advice on clothes fitting
Posted: 12/09/2024
The department store saw sales jump by two per cent to £5.9 billion, while pre-tax losses declined by 91 per cent from £57 million in 2023 to £5 million.
Posted: 12/9/2024
Ingka Group, which owns Swedish furniture giant Ikea, has joined the Partnership on AI (PAI.)
Posted: 12/09/2024
In its preliminary FY24 results, the company reported pre-tax profits growth of six per cent to £205 million, up from around £192 million in 2023.
Posted: 11/9/2024
Vinted has partnered with Oracle NetSuite to roll out a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system as the company looks to expand.
Posted: 11/09/2024
US discount chain Family Dollar has selected Dunnhumby’s AI platform for category management and merchandising to boost the in-store experience
Posted: 11/09/2024
Building supply store Screwfix has launched a new, smaller store format in London aimed at the city’s tradespeople.
Posted: 11/09/2024
Lloyds Bank has set up a working group to combat the rise of fake websites which trick people into purchasing items which are never dispatched.
Posted: 10/09/2024
The Court of Justice of the European Union has upheld a fine of €2.4 billion imposed on Google for abusing its dominant position and favouring its own shopping comparison service.
Posted: 10/09/2024
schuh has introduced single shoe purchases nationwide in a bid to facilitate greater inclusivity across its stores.
Posted: 10/9/2024
Google Shopping has included a new dress category to its generative-AI powered virtual try-on feature, which is currently available for US shoppers
Posted: 10/09/2024
Sainsbury’s has said it is consolidating legacy systems and rolling out cloud-based technology to drive its ‘Next Level’ strategy and “revolutionise” its commercial systems.
Posted: 10/09/2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Outpayce have partnered to offer account-to-account payment options for airlines
Posted: 09/09/2024
Partridge Jewellers has rolled out its first RetailOS platform as it seeks to improve its stores’ operational efficiency
Posted: 09/09/2024
Asda is rolling out a workplace savings account for its 150,000-strong workforce.
Posted: 9/9/2024
Studenac, Croatia’s largest grocery retailer by store count, has completed its acquisition of Slovenian retailer following approval from anti-trust regulators.
Posted: 09/09/2024
Aldi has announced it will invest a record £800 million to accelerate its expansion in the UK following its “highest ever” sales increase of 16 per cent.
Posted: 09/09/2024
The ODP Corporation has integrated advanced generative AI (genAI) technology across its Office Depot and OfficeMax stores nationwide to boost customer experience
Posted: 06/09/2024
John Lewis has announced it will be matching its prices with 25 other online and store-based retailers with the help of AI technology.
Posted: 06/09/2024
The company, which provides ‘holiday extras’ like airport parking, airport hotels, travel insurance, car hire, and airport transfers, is currently used by more than 11 million travellers.
Posted: 6/9/2024
The $1.7 trillion fund, Nike's ninth-largest shareholder, made the declaration ahead of the sportswear giant's annual shareholders' meeting next Tuesday
Posted: 06/09/2024
This move marks a strategic shift for the company as it seeks to compete directly with both tech firms and traditional banks in the lucrative point-of-sale market
Posted: 06/09/2024
Amazon has said it is expanding its AI-powered Just Walk Out AI-powered technology across further stadium and university locations
Posted: 05/09/2024
The move comes as the company seeks to shift away from its purely e-commerce beginnings towards a broader omnichannel strategy.
Posted: 5/9/2024
This move comes more than a decade after similar services were introduced by competitors such as Tesco and Sainsbury's
Posted: 05/09/2024
The deal, announced on Thursday, will see Heartland acquire a 75 per cent interest in a new joint venture for £135 million, with Asos retaining a 25 per cent stake
Posted: 05/09/2024
Bath & Body Works is planning to launch Gingham Genius, a generative AI-powered fragrance finder, by the end of the year
Posted: 04/09/2024
Shopify is using a new shipping platform to connect its UK and European merchant customers to 100 couriers.
Posted: 4/9/2024
Nisa has appointed Taranjit Singh Dhillon as head of retail to implement the convenience store chain’s business strategy.
Posted: 04/09/2024
The call follows reports that dangerous baby and toddler products are easily accessible on their sites
Posted: 04/09/2024
The budget clothing retailer has partnered with circular company Verte for the scheme, which will see pop-ups located in selected stores across the UK, including in London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
Posted: 3/9/20254
Asda is making “millions of pounds” available to UK primary schools through its loyalty scheme.
Posted: 03/09/2024
Ticketmaster may have breached consumer laws by failing to warn Oasis fans about "dynamic pricing" for the band's highly anticipated reunion tour, with the company facing scrutiny from the UK government over its pricing practices
Posted: 03/09/2024
This expansion brings Mango's global presence to over 120 markets worldwide
Posted: 03/09/2024
Swedish home furnishing giant Ikea has rolled out Adyen’s single financial technology platform to collect customer data from both physical and digital channels, as the retailer seeks to get a clearer picture of its customers’ behaviour
Posted: 02/09/2024
Operation Opal has identified 152 prolific offenders linked to organised retail crime within its first three months of operation
Posted: 02/09/2024
Customers shopping on Holland & Barrett’s online platforms in the UK and Ireland will see Provenance-validated sustainability claims on various products, including the retailer’s Own Label vitamins, food, and sports nutrition items
Posted: 02/09/2024
H&M will open two standalone flagship stores selling only beauty products.
Posted: 02/09/2024
Fast fashion giant Primark has announced an extended partnership with global IT consultant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) across 17 countries in Europe and the US
Posted: 30/08/2024
Retail groups have raised alarm over a growing trend of shops in the UK purchasing stolen goods from professional shoplifters who are working for criminal gangs to feed their addictions
Posted: 30/08/2024
Sainsbury’s will acquire 10 leasehold stores from DIY retailer Homebase and convert them into supermarkets.
Posted: 30/08/2024
The company, which is owned by American investment firm Ares Management, is reportedly working with advisers from FTI Consulting on a restructuring plan
Posted: 30/08/2024
Iconic British fashion brand Ted Baker is set to make a digital comeback in the UK and Europe this autumn, following the closure of its physical stores last week
Posted: 29/08/2024
Auchan Retail has promoted Guillaume Darrasse to chief executive succeeding Yves Claude who will remain chairman at the group.
Posted: 29/08/2024
Rymer, a 15-year veteran of the company, will succeed Jack Hartung, who will transition to the role of president and chief strategy officer
Posted: 29/08/2024
The company made the revelation in a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 28 August
Posted: 29/08/2024
Aldi customers with children will now be able to apply for vouchers to help them cover ‘back-to-school’ costs like packed lunches and new shoes.
Posted: 28/8/2024
BestBuy has rolled out a new live AI- supported tracking feature that aims to improve the delivery and installation experience for its customers
Posted: 28/08/2024
Ikea has signed a global deal with Adyen to boost the payments and loyalty experience for its in-store and online customers.
Posted: 28/08/2024
An employment tribunal ruled that Next failed to demonstrate that paying its predominantly female sales staff lower hourly wages than its majority-male warehouse workers was not the result of gender-based discrimination
Posted: 28/08/2024
SportShoes.com has launched its first-ever mobile app
Posted: 27/08/2024
Next day home delivery orders from stores in metropolitan Melbourne and Sydney are expected to be transitioned to the CFCs by the end of the year, with further growth expected in 2025.
Posted: 27/8/2024
Ikea is trialing an online secondhand marketplace in Oslo and Madrid to rival other peer-to-peer services such as eBay.
Posted: 27/08/2024
The new outlet will showcase a curated selection of M&S's fashion and beauty offerings
Posted: 27/08/2024
The fast fashion brand, which is planning a London IPO later this year, said that after discovering these cases in the first and second quarter of the year, it carried out investigations into its suppliers and suspended orders with them.
Posted: 23/8/2024
The investment will see Decathlon increase its store count from 110 to 190 across more than 90 Indian cities
Posted: 23/08/2024
The company is under offer to purchase Fremlin Walk, an outdoor shopping centre in Maidstone, from M&G Real Estate
Posted: 23/08/2024
Even though the UK improved materially compared to the previous quarter, sales were still down by 0.8 per cent.
Posted: 22/8/2024
The new 30,000 square foot store will be located in The Pavilions Shopping Centre, occupying Wilko's former trading spot
Posted: 22/08/2024
The decision, revealed on Wednesday, marks the end of a five-year experiment in the off-price retail sector for the global clothing retailer
Posted: 22/08/2024
Co-op's Levy Share service works with other employers who can put up to 50 per cent of their annual unspent apprenticeship levy funds towards targeted apprenticeships aimed at underrepresented groups.
Posted: 21/8/2024
Sephora UK has chosen DHL Supply Chain as its lead logistics provider as the company looks to expand its in-store presence in the region.
Posted: 21/8/2024
This initiative marks the first significant expansion of the upmarket grocery chain in several years, reflecting renewed confidence as it looks to reclaim its position in a fiercely competitive market
Posted: 21/08/2024
Premier Foods has partnered with e-commerce company THG Commerce to deliver the end-to-end digital commerce platform, with the aim of improving website experience and driving conversions.
Posted: 20/8/2024
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has rolled out a trial of rapid DNA testing.
Posted: 20/08/2024
Topps Tiles has acquired the business and certain assets of retail and wholesale brand CTD tiles for £9 million after the company fell into administration.
Posted: 20/08/2024
Seven & i Holdings, which controls 7-Eleven, confirmed on Monday that it had received a "non-binding proposal" from ACT to acquire all of its outstanding shares
Posted: 20/08/2024
Clothing retailer Ted Baker is reportedly shutting all 31 of its remaining UK stores, putting around 500 jobs at risk.
Posted: 19/08/2024
Aldi has hit its target to sell 100 per cent cage-free eggs in its UK stores more than a year ahead of schedule.
Posted: 19/8/2024
Furniture retailer Ikea will expand and develop its drone technology across Europe following a year of trials at a distribution centre in Belgium.
Posted: 19/08/2024
The online budget retailer is reportedly targeting manufacturers it claims are responsible for producing a high proportion of faulty goods, refusing to pay until the issues are resolved
Posted: 19/08/2024
WHSmith has launched its own brand cafe format as part of its UK travel business.
Posted: 16/08/2024
Lidl GB is addressing wage disparities amongst banana plantation workers through an analysis tool which the discount supermarket claims is an industry first
Posted: 16/08/2024
The move comes as the company edges closer to a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the US
Posted: 16/08/2024
The service will be available through the Uber Eats platform, marking a significant step in the expansion of robotic delivery options in urban areas
Posted: 16/08/2024
The service, currently available at 174 of Aldi's 1,020 UK stores, allowed customers to order groceries online and collect them from store car parks for a £4.99 fee
Posted: 16/08/2024
Womenswear company Victoria’s Secret has appointed Hillary Super as chief executive and member of the board.
Posted: 15/08/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched a baby club for members of its Sparks loyalty scheme.
Posted: 15/08/2024
Amazon is one of six projects selected by the civil aviation regulator, which also includes trials for uncrewed aircraft used in policing, sustainable aviation testing, medical deliveries, and the inspection of offshore windfarms.
Posted: 15/8/2024
Niccol, who currently holds the same positions at Chipotle, will take the helm at the coffee giant on 9 September
Posted: 15/08/2024
Retail Systems can now reveal the shortlist for the Payments Awards 2024
Posted: 14/8/2024
Carrefour Belgium has partnered with Swedish food waste company Deligate to launch an AI tool designed to manage best before dates at scale.
Posted: 14/08/2024
The department store chain is also making a multi-million pound investment designed to help simplify processes, roll out new technology, and restructure staff to better meet customer needs.
Posted: 14/8/2024
The acquisition, expected to be announced on Wednesday, marks one of the largest corporate transactions of the year
Posted: 14/08/2024
Aldi will invest £3 billion in British beef suppliers over the next five years as part of its aim to support UK producers.
Posted: 13/08/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has switched to paper packaging on garlic baguettes, removing around 5.5 million units of plastic each year.
Posted: 13/08/2024
Sainsbury’s market share jumped by 0.5 per cent in the three months to 4 August compared to the same period of last year.
Posted: 13/8/2024
The company, which owns popular brands such as L'Or, Kenco, and Douwe Egberts, cited "unforeseen matters" requiring Vandevelde's immediate attention as the reason for his abrupt departure
Posted: 13/08/2024
Open Banking adoption among small businesses continues to skyrocket in the UK, with Open Banking Limited (OBL) recently revealing that over 10 million consumers are using the technology to make payments.
Posted: 12/08/2024
The Floor Room, which trades through concessions in 34 John Lewis stores, has fallen into administration.
Posted: 12/08/2024
Just Eat has partnered with Card Factory to launch an on-demand delivery service for gift and celebration products
Posted: 12/08/2024
Sainsbury’s chief executive Simon Roberts has warned that thousands of shops could be permanently closed over the next 10 years.
Posted: 12/8/2024
This move aims to provide shoppers with more detailed information about each garment, including the source of materials used
Posted: 12/08/2024
Morrisons Media Group (MMG) is launching food and drink sampling in its stores.
Posted: 09/08/2024
Asda has said it will focus on improving customer experience following a drop in sales.
Posted: 09/08/2024
The trial has kicked off at the Tesco Peterborough Werrington Superstore
Posted: 09/08/2024
Footfall on UK High Streets declined by an average of 4.8 per cent week-on-week from Sunday 4 August until Wednesday 7 August compared to an average drop of 2.7 per cent across all UK retail destinations.
Posted: 9/8/2024
American hardware retailers' cooperative Ace Hardware has rolled out a new digital shelf label (DSL) platform across its stores
Posted: 08/08/2024
Spending levels have increased in Paris as a result of the Olympic Games, with theatres and museums seeing an increase of 159 per cent during the first weekend of the sporting event.
Posted: 08/08/2024
The new contract builds on the companies' existing 30-year relationship
Posted: 08/08/2024
The online fast-fashion brand said the move would enable its staff to experiment with genAI tools.
Posted: 8/8/2024
Morrisons is extending its partnership with Too Good To Go by adding around 930 Morrisons Daily convenience stores to its service platform
Posted: 07/08/2024
French grocery retailer Franprix has partnered with retail technology firm Cust2Mate to deploy smart shopping carts in several of its stores in Paris.
Posted: 07/08/2024
Norwich is joining the more than 40 cities in the UK and across Europe which have Amazon microbility hubs facilitating electric cargo bike and on-foot deliveries.
Posted: 7/8/2024
JPMorgan Payments has partnered with identity verification technology firm PopID to pilot biometric payments at selected merchants across the US.
Posted: 07/08/2024
The potential sale comes as the company faces discussions about refinancing options for its debt
Posted: 07/08/2024
Sainsbury's has signed a seven-year agreement with NCR Voyix to provide a quicker checkout experience for customers.
Posted: 06/08/2024
Ecommerce firm Omni Retail Enterprises has appointed Jeff Haddox as its new chief technology officer
Posted: 06/08/2024
The meeting comes in response to a wave of looting, vandalism, and violence that has left many retail workers fearing for their safety
Posted: 06/08/2024
US fashion brand Coach has entered the gaming world with its debut on platforms Roblox and Zepeto
Posted: 05/08/2024
The British fashion brand, which has deals with Next and Asos, is implementing an AI-driven tool from Swedish retail technology platform Voyada to improve processes for search and merchandising.
Posted: 5/8/2024
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for a specialised fund to transform the UK’s High Streets.
Posted: 05/08/2024
Electronics retailer Currys has extended the trial of an accessibility tool to 20 of its London stores.
Posted: 02/08/2024
John Lewis is launching a new retail media platform designed to help brands engage with shoppers
Posted: 02/08/2024
The home and garden retailer’s supply and logistics director Amélie Gallichan-Todd said this week that the company is testing alternative ways to deliver to customers, including a trial with DPD UK's autonomous robot fleet.
Posted: 2/8/2024
The viral beauty brand, which opened its first UK store in London's Westfield Stratford in 2018, shuttered all seven of its shops on Wednesday
Posted: 01/08/2024
Gen Z are increasingly using social media for product discovery, according to research by Walmart
Posted: 01/08/2024
Yum! Brands, which owns a range of American fast-food chains, is implementing voice AI technology at Taco Bell drive-throughs across the US.
Posted: 1/08/2024
The move aims to help B&Q target a new customer base and give consumers more choice about how and when they have items delivered.
Posted: 1/8/2024
FinTech firm Sunbit has launched a Visa credit card in collaboration with Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, the US closeout discount chain
Posted: 31/07/2024
Vinted, Europe's largest online marketplace for second-hand clothing, has launched a share sale that could boost the company value to $5 billion (£3.9 billion)
Posted: 31/07/2024
John Lewis has launched a range of “pre-loved” designer handbags for purchase online.
Posted: 31/07/2024
Carpetright's customers, suppliers and landlords will reportedly be left hundreds of millions out of pocket following the retail chain's collapse last week. Image credit: Lauraewart11
Posted: 31/7/2024
This expansion builds upon the pair's existing partnership which began in 2022 with deliveries from Morrisons cafés
Posted: 31/07/2024
Selfridges has announced that Andrew Keith is stepping down as chief executive after four years at the company
Posted: 30/07/2024
The Essex-based warehouse is next to a railway line, which meant there was limited space between high value assets and the fence line to implement a traditional intruder detection system.
Posted: 30/7/2024
The protest marks the culmination of growing frustration among merchants who feel squeezed by Temu's aggressive business practices
Posted: 30/07/2024
Walmart has partnered with organic recycling company Denali to implement food recycling services at over 1,400 Walmart and Sam’s Clubs locations.
Posted: 30/07/2024
French retailer Casino Group has renewed its partnership with TotalEnergies for a further five years.
Posted: 29/07/2024
The deal, which expands on an existing four-year agreement with tech firm Xiatech, aims to help the retailer service 100 million customers by 2025.
Posted: 29/7/2024
Boots will use data collected through its Advantage Card loyalty scheme to help companies research new treatments for a range of diseases, the Sunday Times has found
Posted: 29/07/2024
This move highlights Walmart's strategy to boost profits and maintain its competitive edge against rivals such as Amazon
Posted: 29/07/2024
Rapid delivery service Gopuff has launched an in-house advertising platform powered by custom-build AI and machine learning (ML) models which draw on ten years of historical customer data.
Posted: 26/07/2024
The service, which is launching over the next few months, will initially be available from 21 stores covering London, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.
Posted: 26/7/2024
Apollo Private Equity has acquired UK parcel delivery company Evri in a £2.7 billion deal
Posted: 26/07/2024
The plan to build 353 rental flats atop a Waitrose store in Bromley, south-east London, was given the green light by local councillors despite opposition from some residents and community members
Posted: 26/07/2024
In January, the UK competition watchdog launched a review into loyalty pricing memberships offered by supermarkets to consider whether there are pricing practices that indicate that the non-loyalty prices may have been artificially inflated to make the loyalty price appear more attractive.
Posted: 26/7/2024
According to GMB, which represents the south west London-based workers, they plan to stand for a photocall with a life-size cut out of TDR Capital founding partner Manjit Dale to demonstrate “anger over the asset stripping of the supermarket”.
Posted: 25/7/2024
LuisaViaRoma has announced a new partnership with checkout technology company Bolt to support its e-commerce growth in the US
Posted: 25/07/2024
Shoplifting in England and Wales has risen to the highest levels in over 20 years, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Posted: 25/07/2024
Zach Little, an Apple and Microsoft veteran with more than two decades of experience, has been named chief technology officer, effective 22 July
Posted: 25/07/2024
Best Buy is introducing a range of personalised experiences for its client base, including a hologram spokesperson or a ‘spokeshologram’ called Gram that will be featured in commercials
Posted: 24/07/2024
Bensons for Beds has said that it used technology from Akeneo to facilitate a revamp of product information on its website.
Posted: 24/7/2024
Christopher Conrad succeeds Janet Sherlock
Posted: 24/07/2024
Aldi has announced that it will create 1,000 jobs in new stores across the UK before the end of the year.
Posted: 24/07/2024
Global payment network and shopping assistant Klarna has integrated Sofortüberweisung into its Klarna Payments services
Posted: 23/07/2024
Ikea is planning to launch 100 more Tesco Click & Collect points by 2025, with half of them due to open this year
Posted: 23/07/2024
Primark has partnered with adaptive designer and disability advocate Victoria Jenkins to launch a new range of adaptive clothes.
Posted: 23/07/2024
The co-operative, which currently has over 220 outlets across Lincolnshire, plans to roll out a new data and analytics platform from Xiatech to modernise its existing legacy systems.
Posted: 23/7/2024
This strategic move aims to bolster Vista's growth and enhance services for UK-based businesses with outlets in Ireland
Posted: 23/07/2024
Ocado announced on Monday that the US grocery retailer has plans to implement tech features from its 'Re:imagined' concept, a series of changes and innovations to the technology powering the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP), across multiple CFCs in its live network, as well as future CFCs.
Posted: 22/7/2024
Matalan has launched 29 new third-party brands across its core categories.
Posted: 22/07/2024
Meta is in talks to acquire a stake of about five per cent in Ray-Ban production partner EssilorLuxottica, the Wall Street Journal has found
Posted: 22/07/2024
Starting Monday, customers can drop off their clothes for alterations and repairs at five John Lewis stores across England, including Oxford, Liverpool, Cheadle, Milton Keynes, and Welwyn
Posted: 22/07/2024
UK retail sales volumes fell by 1.2 per cent last month following a rise in May
Posted: 19/07/2024
International delivery firm ParcelHero has warned that a global IT outage at Microsoft, which has impacted retailers, travel and airlines, could have serious knock-on effects for the supply chain.
Posted: 19/7/2024
Amazon has partnered with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to file its first joint US lawsuit against fake review brokers.
Posted: 19/07/2024
Wowcher will have to change its selling practices and refund customers over £4 million following an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Posted: 19/07/2024
Under the revised plan, subscribers will receive 50 per cent off up to five drinks per day for a reduced fee of £10 monthly
Posted: 19/07/2024
Global professional services company Accenture has acquired retail technology services firm Logic
Posted: 18/07/2024
EDEKA Paul, a small store which is part of the German supermarket group EDEKA, has installed self-checkout machines that uses AI to verify customer ages without the need for staff intervention.
Posted: 18/07/2024
Mary Portas has launched a petition urging the Labour government to block fast fashion retailer Shein from listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Posted: 18/07/2024
Co-op director of campaign and public affairs Paul Gerrard said that the plans mark a "seismic shift" in the crackdown on retail crime.
Posted: 18/7/2024
Specialist perfume retailer The Perfume Shop (TPS) has said the roll out of a new delivery management platform has driven 99.2 per cent “out on time” shipment rates across the UK and Ireland
Posted: 17/07/2024
Studenac, Croatia’s largest grocery retailer by store count, has announced plans to acquire Slovenian retailer Kea.
Posted: 17/07/2024
Canada Goose has appointed Alfredo Cunanan Mendoza Tan as chief digital and information officer.
Posted: 17/07/2024
UK retailer Ocado significantly reduced its losses thanks to continued investment in its tech arm, which contributed to revenue growth.
Posted: 17/07/2024
As headline inflation remained at two per cent, prices across the clothing and division declined by 1.2 per cent last month compared to an increase of 0.2 per cent during the same four-week period of 2023.
Posted: 17/7/2024
Waitrose's sales increased by 3.3 per cent in the 12 weeks to 7 July, outpacing growth at competitors such as Aldi, Morrisons, and Co-op
Posted: 17/07/2024
B&M has reported a 2.4 per cent increase in first quarter revenue as a result of a “disciplined” store opening programme across its three businesses.
Posted: 16/07/2024
Fashion retailer Primark has appointed Nigel Jones as chief operating officer.
Posted: 16/07/2024
The partnership will provide JD Wetherspoon's customers with a new way to pay for food and drinks via its app.
Posted: 16/7/2024
Amazon's Prime Day retail event is expected to generate $14 billion in sales this week, according to projections from Adobe Analytics
Posted: 16/07/2024
The regulators are seeking to better understand the benefits and potential risks associated with these payment methods, which have become increasingly popular among British consumers
Posted: 16/07/2024
This move is part of a broader cost-cutting initiative announced in March, which aims to streamline the company's operations and revive growth under the leadership of chief exec Hein Schumacher
Posted: 15/07/2024
Furniture retailer DFS has hired Bruce Marsh as independent non-executive director of the company.
Posted: 15/07/2024
The Carrefour Group has announced plans to install photovoltaic power production equipment across 350 hypermarket and supermarket car parks in France.
Posted: 15/07/024
UK bank HSBC has warned that concerns about international payments are putting British companies off using overseas suppliers and selling to other markets.
Posted: 15/7/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced that it will open at least ten new convenience stores with its franchise partners and renew a further 50 convenience stores.
Posted: 12/07/2024
The move forms part of the company’s strategic plan over the next two years to "create value" through technological development and data management.
Posted: 12/7/2024
The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has said it will launch a formal investigation into Amazon “if appropriate and necessary” to ensure that the retail giant is treating its grocery suppliers “fairly and lawfully.”
Posted: 12/07/2024
Lidl and Sainsbury’s have become the latest grocers to announce shifted hours ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2024 final
Posted: 12/07/2024
Walmart has outlined plans to transform its grocery supply chain by building five new “high tech” perishable goods distribution centres (DCs.)
Posted: 111/07/2024
Samsung has unveiled its AI-powered Galaxy Ring, along with several new digital watches.
Posted: 11/7/2024
Electronics retailer Currys will give 50 of its largest stores a makeover this year to showcase new product categories and seasonal ranges.
Posted: 11/07/2024
The decision comes after England's semi-final victory over the Netherlands, setting up a showdown with Spain in Berlin
Posted: 11/07/2024
The Commission's investigation, which began four years ago, focused on Apple's refusal to grant rivals access to Near-Field-Communication (NFC) technology used for contactless payments with iPhones in stores
Posted: 11/07/2024
Earlier this year, the wine seller revealed plans to open one new store per month over the coming years.
Posted: 10/7/2024
James Timpson, chief executive of key cutting and shoe repair company Timpson, has stepped down from his role as director of the business following his appointment as minister for prisons and probation.
Posted: 10/07/2024
The ruling found that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate how they were harmed by Amazon's alleged deceptive practices
Posted: 10/07/2024
Chinese fast fashion brand Shein has said it will invest €250 million in the UK and EU over the next five years as part of its ESG efforts.
Posted: 10/07/2024
This move will reduce the company's British workforce by more than 25 per cent, affecting its operations across sites in Wiltshire, Bristol, and London
Posted: 10/07/2024
The move forms part of Co-op's plans to scale its franchise business to reach more than 500 locations by 2030, while also supporting targets to hit eight million member-owners over the six-year period.
Posted: 9/7/2024
Aldi will open over 10 new stores over the next few months as part of wider expansion plans across the UK.
Posted: 09/07/2024
Shoppers at Lidl will soon be able to make payments for electric vehicle charging (EVC) via the discount supermarket’s loyalty app.
Posted: 09/07/2024
The trial, which took place across 20 Asda stores, saw employees working 44 hours over four days instead of five for the same pay
Posted: 09/07/2024
Huddled Group, an e-commerce company focusing on the circular economy, has announced the purchase of a 75 per cent stake in Boop Beauty.
Posted: 08/07/2024
Asda says it has continued to reduce its scope 1-3 carbon emissions, dropping by seven per cent last year in comparison to 2022.
Posted: 08/07/2024
The new robotic warehouse will be located in Kuki-Miyashiro, Saitama prefecture, and is slated to open in 2027
Posted: 08/07/2024
This decision extends the commitments originally made in 2019 for an additional five years beyond their planned expiration in November 2024
Posted: 08/07/2024
The deal, announced on 8 July, comes after Britvic initially rebuffed two earlier bids from Carlsberg, citing undervaluation of the company
Posted: 08/07/2024
Wine distributor Hawesko Group has partnered with mobile robotics manufacturer Geekplus and supply chain technology firm Körber to deploy 21 autonomous mobile robots in its warehouse.
Posted: 05/07/2024
The app allows retailers within the Morrisons supply network to top up their stock directly from Morrisons supermarkets using their smartphones
Posted: 05/07/2024
The acquisition of the 770,000 square foot shopping complex, which welcomes over 16 million customers annually, signals the group's commitment to revitalising brick-and-mortar retail
Posted: 05/07/2024
Co-op has partnered with Walmart to utilise its Store Assist online fulfilment technology.
Posted: 05/07/2024
REWE Group has announced the opening of a Pick&Go store in Hamburg, Germany following a phase of testing.
Posted: 04/07/2024
Blue Yonder develops software that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimise supply chains by predicting factors such as customer demand and delivery dates
Posted: 04/07/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced two new appointments to work in its food business.
Posted: 04/7/2024
The deal aims to create a powerhouse in high-end retail under the banner of Saks Global
Posted: 04/07/2024
What3words has divided the world into a grid of three-metre squares and given each square a unique combination of three words, with around 57 trillion squares in total
Posted: 03/07/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced plans to open two new flagship stores in Bath and Bristol.
Posted: 03/07/2024
Asda has announced that David Devany will join the company as vice presidence for ecommerce.
Posted: 03/07/2024
Brussels is drafting plans to eliminate the current €150 duty-free threshold for imported goods
Posted: 03/07/2024
The move could see Evri, formerly known as Hermes, valued at approximately £2 billion, including debt
Posted: 03/07/2024
Paterson originally joined the firm as head of merchandise for footwear in 2012, before becoming COO in 2023
Posted: 02/07/2024
Ikea is set to open a store on New York’s Fifth Avenue, following an investment in a retail and office tower by the investment arm of its parent company Ingka Group.
Posted: 02/07/2024
French supermarket group Carrefour has finalised the acquisition Cora and Match banners in France from the Louis Delhaize group.
Posted: 02/07/2024
The retail giant reported a modest 3 per cent rise in underlying sales for the 16 weeks to 22 June 2024
Posted: 02/07/2024
The technology giant is consolidating its distribution channels, which includes the closure of its network of authorised physical retailers across the country
Posted: 02/07/2024
Czech online grocer Rohlik Group as raised $170 million ahead of its plans to expand into 10 new cities in the CEE and DACH regions by 2030.
Posted: 01/07/2024
Lidl has announced a five-year partnership across 31 countries with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Posted: 01/07/2024
The decision deals a significant blow to efforts to resolve a long-running antitrust dispute over swipe fees
Posted: 01/07/2024
His departure comes as the retailer's American owner, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), has once again shelved plans for a £5 billion sale or stock market listing of the business
Posted: 01/07/2024
The retailer aims to increase its total number of smaller stores to 2,000 by 2025, marking a significant push into the convenience sector
Posted: 28/06/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has partnered with clothing repair service SOJO to offer its customers a way to mend their clothes.
Posted: 28/06/2024
This move is seen as Amazon's most aggressive response yet to the rising popularity of bargain sites such as Temu and Shein
Posted: 28/06/2024
Kingfisher, the owner of DIY chain B&Q has announced that over£6.4 billion of group sales now come from Sustainable Home Products (SHPs), which is almost half of total sales.
Posted: 27/06/2024
The record take represents a 6.6 per cent year-on-year rise to the year ending April 30
Posted: 27/06/2024
Danish discount supermarket chain Netto has partnered with VusionGroup to roll out smart digital shelf labels.
Posted: 27/06/2024
The decision could potentially force the companies back to the negotiating table
Posted: 27/06/2024
UK-based human rights group Stop Uyghur Genocide has launched a campaign attempting to block Shein’s prospective London listing
Posted: 27/06/2024
Around 35 per cent of retailers still have an all-white board, while over half have no ethnic diversity on their executive committees according to a new report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and executive search firm The MBS Group.
Posted: 26/06/2024
Studenac, Croatia’s largest grocery retailer by store count, has announced its plans to acquire 36 stores from Zagreb-based retailer Decentia.
Posted: 26/06/2024
The German discounter is calling on contractors to sign up to a set of events where it will discuss opportunities to work with the company
Posted: 26/06/2024
Amnesty International warns that such a move could set a worrying precedent for corporate responsibility and human rights standards in the UK financial market
Posted: 26/06/2024
US retail giant Target will roll out a generative AI (genAI) tool for employees at nearly all of its 2,000 shops by August.
Posted: 25/06/2024
Digital IDs from Lloyds Bank, FinTech Yoti and the Post Office are now accredited by the UK’s national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS).
Posted: 25/06/2024
The investment will supposedly allow Evri to grow its fleet of electric e-cargo bikes from 33 to 99 over the next year
Posted: 25/06/2024
Klarna Checkout is a payment solution where Klarna handles an entire online retailer’s payment solution
Posted: 25/06/2024
The move marks a shift from the China-founded company's original plan to list in New York, which faced opposition from US lawmakers
Posted: 25/06/2024
The ecommerce giant is reportedly mulling a monthly fee of $5 to $10 for access to an enhanced version of Alexa
Posted: 24/06/2024
The conflict arose when Walmart accused Capital One of failing to meet customer service standards outlined in their 2018 agreement
Posted: 24/06/2024
The initial offer of £12 per share on 6 June was followed by an increased bid of £12.50 per share on 11 June
Posted: 24/06/2024
The attack had paralysed nearly 15,000 car dealerships across North America since Wednesday
Posted: 24/06/2024
Shoppers will be able to choose from a selection of own and name-brand styles, all available to be delivered the following day at no extra charge, with no minimum spend, seven days a week.
Posted: 21/6/2024
PayPal has announced the appointment of Srini Venkatesan as its new chief technology officer
Posted: 21/06/2024
The test, conducted in partnership with IBM since 2021, will be terminated by 26 July 2024, according to an internal memo.
Posted: 21/06/2024
UK retail sales volumes increased by 2.9 per cent last month following a decline in April.
Posted: 21/6/2023
H&M has partnered with Rondo Energy, which provides of zero-carbon industrial heat and power, to explore the potential for heat storage technology in its supply chain.
Posted: 20/06/2024
Sainsbury’s has announced it will sell its core banking business to NatWest.
Posted: 20/06/2024
The 2024 Retail Systems Awards took place yesterday evening, in a ceremony at The Marriott Grosvenor Square in London.
Posted: 20/6/2024
Amazon has revealed plans for a massive €10 billion investment in Germany over the next few years, in a move set to drive innovation and create thousands of new jobs across the country
Posted: 20/06/2024
Studenac, Croatia’s largest grocery retailer by store count, has announced it will build a new distribution centre near the capital Zagreb
Posted: 19/06/2024
A study of 1,000 UK shoppers carried out by software developer Retail Insight found that 30 per cent had witnessed an instance of shoplifting during the past year, rising to 44 per cent of consumers in London.
Posted: 19/6/2024
The deal marks Just Eat's first collaboration with Amazon in Europe following a successful tie-up in the US
Posted: 19/06/2024
Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ikea owner Ingka Group, has taken part in a $200 million funding round for a company developing self-driving trucks with generative AI (genAI.)
Posted: 19/06/2024
Aldi is incorporating recycled plastic in its own-label crisp packaging in what it claims is a UK supermarket first.
Posted: 18/06/2024
The genAI rollout has meant that the fashion house no longer needs to hire two external freelance copywriters for content creation.
Posted: 18/6/2024
Apple is discontinuing its "Buy Now Pay Later" service Apple Pay Later in the United States, less than a year after its launch
Posted: 18/06/2024
Kingfisher, which owns home improvement retail brands B&Q and Screwfix, has announced Bhavesh Mistry as its new chief financial officer.
Posted: 17/06/2024
Aldi has announced that over 30 of its UK stores will undergo refurbishments as part of an investment of over £90 million.
Posted: 17/06/2024
Amazon has announced that a store based at the O2 Arena in London will roll out its ‘Just Walk Out’ technology in the summer.
Posted: 17/06/2024
His exit comes hot on the heels of logistics director Craig Taylor's resignation in recent weeks
Posted: 17/06/2024
The firm is setting three levels of common targets for vendors based on their contribution to Kingfisher's Scope 3 footprint
Posted: 14/06/2024
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said the Labour manifesto includes many of the right policies to help retail invest for the future, upskill its workforce and grow the UK economy.
Posted: 14/06/2024
France's two largest banks, BNP Paribas and BPCE, have unveiled an ambitious strategic partnership to establish a joint payment processing venture aimed at becoming one of the top three providers in Europe's rapidly evolving payments sector
Posted: 14/06/2024
The British Retail Consortium (BRC)has said the Conservative manifesto “fails to take the bull by the horns” when it comes to major issues affecting the retail industry.
Posted: 12/06/2024
Which? has called on the next prime minister to appoint a dedicated minister to address the issue of fraud.
Posted: 12/06/2024
The company said that its expanded physical presence will mean products are ready for immediate purchase or available for pick up in three days, eliminating the "typical four-six week lead time".
Posted: 12/6/2024
Shoppers forecast to loosen their purse strings on groceries, alcoholic beverages, and new televisions
Posted: 12/06/2024
Sainsbury’s has launched the first electric vehicle (EV) charging service in the UK which allows customers to collect loyalty points.
Posted: 12/06/2024
Mango has appointed Nuria Font as director of Mango Home.
Posted: 11/06/2024
After carrying out a poll of nearly 1,000 Asda staff, GMB found that some staff had been bitten, stabbed, punched, and threatened with syringes whilst they were on shift.
Posted: 11/6/2024
Walgreens is now exploring other options for Boots following weeks of informal talks with potential buyers
Posted: 11/06/2024
Luxury fashion retailer Michael Kors has become the first company to use Mastercard’s new generative AI (genAI) shopping tool on its website.
Posted: 11/06/2024
Waitrose has acquired Dishpatch, a meal-kit delivery service.
Posted: 10/06/2024
The UK Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that collective proceedings brought forward on behalf of retailers can proceed
Posted: 10/06/2024
Holland & Barrett is rolling out new AI footfall analytics to its stores across the UK and continental Europe.
Posted: 10/6/2024
WHSmith has moved to an AI-driven, cloud-based data and analytics platform to support its growth and international expansion.
Posted: 10/06/2024
Walmart has announced that it will implement digital shelf labels (DSLs) in 2,300 stores by 2026.
Posted: 07/06/2024
Homewares retailer Dunelm has announced that Arja Taaveniku, an independent non-executive director of the company, has taken the decision to step down as a director from the end of 2024.
Posted: 07/06/2024
The probe comes as part of a broader review of the country’s mobile smart devices sector and its associated software
Posted: 07/06/2024
Retailers selling on Amazon’s UK marketplace have filed a damages claim against the e-commerce giant over alleged misuse of their data.
Posted: 7/6/2024
Amazon has expanded its same day fresh food deliveries to customers in over 100 areas in the UK
Posted: 06/06/2024
The decision could impact around 700,000 front-line staff
Posted: 06/06/2024
This boost in sales from Spring/Summer collections has led to a 5 per cent rise in Inditex's shares, reaching a one-month high in early trading on Thursday.
Posted: 06/06/2024
Asda has hired Matt Heslop to lead its stores and depots operation as part of changes to its executive leadership team.
Posted: 06/06/2024
US retail giant Walmart has announced the launch of Digital Landscapes to enable its suppliers better understand the needs of shoppers at Walmart.
Posted: 05/06/2024
On Wednesday during a panel at Money 2020 in Amsterdam, Bono van Nijnatten said that AI will allow merchants to understand who a specific customer is and what there needs are.
Posted: 5/6/2024
The proposed laws aim to mandate credit checks on borrowers, aligning the sector with other consumer credit products
Posted: 05/06/2024
Marks and Spencer's chief executive received the biggest pay package the retailer has awarded in a decade
Posted: 05/06/2024
Market researcher NIQ reported that sales at UK supermarkets rose 3.3 per cent in the four weeks ending 18th May year-on-year
Posted: 04/06/2024
The trial is being conducted in partnership with Westfalia Fruit, the UK's main avocado supplier based in Lincolnshire
Posted: 04/06/2024
The platform, which allows customers to buy and sell previously owned Shein products, has been active in the US for about two years
Posted: 04/06/2024
Customers placing larger orders at the wine retailer’s stores will be able to request same-day delivery via Gophr’s nationwide courier service.
Posted: 3/6/2024
The European Commission stated on Friday that this move puts Temu in the same category as technology giants like Amazon, Meta Platforms, and TikTok
Posted: 03/06/2024
Shein had originally targeted a New York listing but faced political opposition, leading it to pivot towards London
Posted: 03/06/2024
Alphamega, the largest grocery retailer in Cyprus, has announced plans to install electronic shelf labels across its store network.
Posted: 31/05/2024
Amazon has launched an AI-powered search tool for is Fire TV devices to save viewers time and help them to discover new content.
Posted: 31/05/2024
The chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on political parties to commit to policies which will “revive” the UK’s shopping destinations and fix the “broken” business rates system.
Posted: 31/05/2024
The retail giant, which also owns the Family Dollar brand, announced that it had taken over the leases for 170 99 Cents Only locations across Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas
Posted: 31/05/2024
Amazon Prime customers in the US can now order food from restaurants in all 50 states with Grubhub via the company’s website and shopping app.
Posted: 30/05/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced that Alison Dolan will join the board as chief financial officer.
Posted: 30/05/2024
The firm has faced criticism from US lawmakers over alleged labour malpractices, lawsuits from competitors, and the use of an import tax exemption
Posted: 30/05/2024
The retail chain said that it will open two new fresh market style foodhalls in Sidcup and Friern Barnet, as well as modernise up to 12 existing stores across the capital.
Posted: 30/5/2024
Aldi has lowered prices on over 45 fruit and vegetable products with an average price cut of 11 per cent.
Posted: 29/05/2024
PayPal will build a new advertising platform drawing on customer insights to make adverts more effective.
Posted: 29/05/2024
Princes said that combining the two companies would create a "leading player" in the European food industry with a revenue of more than €2.8 billion, adding that the group's management is optimistic that this turnover could hit €5 billion by 2030.
Posted: 29/5/2024
AliExpress has partnered with David Beckham as part of its sponsorship of the UEFA EURO football tournament.
Posted: 28/05/2024
The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act has become law in the UK after receiving Royal Assent.
Posted: 28/05/2024
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that shop price annual inflation returned to “normal levels” in May.
Posted: 28/5/2024
Aldi has introduced 100 per cent recycled plastic packaging (rPet) for its own-brand washing up liquid.
Posted: 24/05/2024
John Lewis has launched “the biggest” multi-brand menswear rental platform on the UK High Street.
Posted: 24/05/2024
The figures come after a 0.2 per cent decline in the previous month, which was revised from an initially recorded zero per cent.
Posted: 24/5/2024
The European Commission sanction continues its crackdown against companies imposing territorial supply constraints that restrict the free movement of goods within the single market
Posted: 24/05/2024
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that it will hire over 300 care experienced young people by January 2025.
Posted: 23/05/2024
Asda has rolled out new technology to tackle mismatched inventory levels.
Posted: 23/5/2024
The announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new store in the Central American nation
Posted: 23/05/2024
Hugo Boss has launched a loyalty programme which uses blockchain and Web3 technology to improve customer engagement.
Posted: 23/05/2024
A coffee shop and convenience store at Legoland Windsor is “Europe’s first” theme park to roll out checkout-free technology at one of its stores.
Posted: 22/05/2024
Morrisons has announced price cuts on over 400 popular food and household items, locking in the lower prices for at least eight weeks
Posted: 22/05/2024
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a 58 per cent increase in profits thanks to its Reshape for Growth strategy.
Posted: 22/05/2024
The company also recently confirmed the departure of chief executive Jonathan Ram
Posted: 22/05/2024
A spokesperson for Shopify hailed the decision as “a significant victory in the battle against patent trolls.”
Posted: 21/05/2024
Market research firm Kantar revealed that annual grocery price inflation stood at 2.4 per cent in the four weeks leading up to May 12, a drop from the previous period's 3.2 per cent
Posted: 21/05/2024
New Look has announced it will invest £3.3 million to upgrade and improve its stores in Greater Manchester.
Posted: 20/05/2024
Amazon has reportedly faced demands to strengthen its monitoring of AI use from a UK investor.
Posted: 20/5/2024
The problems began around lunchtime on Saturday, with users greeted by an error message on the homepage and no ability to navigate the site
Posted: 20/05/2024
Administrators are encouraged by the level of interest received to date from interested parties.
Posted: 17/5/2024
Sainsbury’s has partnered with Microsoft to roll out AI technology in a bid to boost customer and employee experience.
Posted: 17/05/2024
This move is the latest in a string of deals by Reliance Retail to bring international brands to the Indian market
Posted: 17/05/2024
Currys has announced that it plans to transform 65 stores across the UK and Ireland to improve the customer experience.
Posted: 16/05/2024
Superdrug has announced it will open 25 new stores this year.
Posted: 16/05/2024
A complaint was lodged against the company with the European Commission, alleging a potential breach of the Digital Services Act's rules for online platforms
Posted: 16/05/2024
Amazon has announced that Adam Selipsky, chief executive of Amazon Web Services (AWS), will step down after three years in the role.
Posted: 15/05/2024
Online fashion retailer Zalando has announced that co-founder David Schneider will step down as co-chief executive, handing over the role to David Schröder.
Posted: 15/05/2024
eBay has announced a new ‘click-to-resell’ feature which lets sellers list their clothing on the platform in a “couple of clicks of a button”.
Posted: 15/5/2024
Morgans, who is currently working as a creative consultant for brands in the UK and US, will assume her new role in June 2024
Posted: 15/05/2024
Greggs has reported sales growth of seven per cent for the first 19 weeks of the year.
Posted: 14/5/2024
Currys has reported a return to sales growth following a drop in revenue over the festive period.
Posted: 14/05/2024
WHSmith has launched a new food brand that is available across 300 of its UK travel stores.
Posted: 14/05/2024
The US healthcare giant is reportedly reaching out to prospective buyers interested in acquiring the UK retail business for a fee of around £7 billion
Posted: 14/05/2024
Asda has announced plans to open a brand-new superstore and build up to 1,500 new homes as part of a new redevelopment scheme in the capital.
Posted: 13/05/2024
The Very Group has appointed Nadhim Zahawi, former UK chancellor and MP for Stratford-on-Avon, as non-executive chair and board member.
Posted: 13/05/2024
Amazon on Monday announced plans to invest €1.3 billion into its French operations, creating more than 3,000 permanent jobs
Posted: 13/05/2024
Almost 200 workers at Asda Lowestoft are striking for 48 hours over what has been described as a “litany of workplace issues”.
Posted: 10/5/2024
Lidl is increasing pay for hourly-paid employees for the third time in 12 months
Posted: 10/05/2024
Currys has partnered with Microsoft and Accenture to build its cloud technology infrastructure to enable the electronics retailer to speed up the adoption of generative AI (genAI).
Posted: 10/05/2024
The packaging change will eliminate over 10 tonnes of non-recyclable waste from Aldi's supply chain annually
Posted: 10/05/2024
Ocado Group has appointed Gavin Patterson as independent non-executive director.
Posted: 09/05/2024
The decision to eliminate around 70 roles comes as a direct consequence of the government's abolition of tax-free shopping for international tourists and a broader decline in luxury spending due to economic uncertainties
Posted: 09/05/2024
The e-commerce giant said that the move would create 1,400 new jobs at launch, with this number expected to rise to over 2,000 within three years of operation.
Posted: 9/5/2024
A third of buyers have fallen victim to fraud when purchasing goods via second-hand marketplaces over the past two years to January 2024, according to new research.
Posted: 09/05/2024
Widespread pricing irregularities at smaller grocery retailers across England and Wales has resulted in many customers being overcharged at the till
Posted: 08/05/2024
Amazon has opened its first micromobility hub in Northern Ireland to deliver packages to customers in Belfast via a fleet of electric cargo bikes.
Posted: 08/05/2024
The deal also includes six fuel forecourts
Posted: 08/05/2024
Over the 12 months ended 29 February 2024, the online fast fashion brand said that losses had increased by 69 per cent compared to the previous year, when it reported losses of £90.7 million.
Posted: 8/5/2024
E-grocery retailer Rohlik Group has appointed David Pavlík as its new chief technology officer.
Posted: 07/05/2024
Amazon has launched its online marketplace in South Africa.
Posted: 07/05/2024
A UK charity has urged brands advertising or selling their products on TikTok to use their “collective power” to push back against online harms on the platform.
Posted: 7/5/2024
The Bernard Arnault-owned company has issued lawsuits against Visa and Mastercard in the High Court
Posted: 07/05/2024
B&Q has launched plastic pot recycling stations at over 100 stores across the UK as part of its commitment to enable customers to make sustainable choices.
Posted: 3/05/2024
Mango has announced plans to open over 20 new stores in the UK in 2024.
Posted: 03/05/2024
Mastercard has partnered with Checkout.com to launch virtual cards for online travel agents.
Posted: 3/5/2024
The move will see the majority of Asda's maturities pushed into the next decade.
Posted: 3/5/2024
Swedish FinTech Klarna has partnered with technology company PubMatic to allow advertisers to reach and engage with shoppers who use the buy now, pay later (BNPL) service.
Posted: 02/05/2024
The retailer currently has more than 1,000 stores across the country and has a long-term target to increase that number to over 1,500
Posted: 02/05/2024
TikTok Shop deactivated over one million seller accounts between July and December 2023 and removed their products due to policy violations.
Posted: 02/05/2024
UK retail footfall declined by three per cent in April compared to the same four-week period of 2023, according to new figures from MRI Software (formerly Springboard.)
Posted: 2/5/2024
Full price sales at clothing and home furnishings retailer Next have risen 5.7 per cent, beating the retailer’s previous guidance of five per cent.
Posted: 01/05/2024
EDEKA Jaeger, part of the German supermarket group EDEKA, has installed an AI-based age verification system across its self-service checkouts at its store in Stuttgart Airport.
Posted: 01/05/2024
Amazon has recorded a 13 per cent sales hike in the first quarter of 2024, which the company says was largely driven by its success across AI development and advertising.
Posted: 1/5/2024
In a statement, Walmart said that high operating costs and a lack of profitability made health care "unsustainable for us at this time"
Posted: 01/05/2024
Tesco is using AI to offer customers personalised challenges that can win them extra points for its Clubcard loyalty scheme.
Posted: 30/04/2024
The company said on Monday that these markets generate only seven per cent of its revenues, adding that the international exit would allow it to focus all of its financial resources on Turkey.
Posted: 30/4/2024
Lidl has said it plans to open “hundreds” of new stores across the UK in a bid to reach more customers.
Posted: 30/04/2024
bp has appointed Jo Hayward as VP mobility and convenience retail UK, while Natalie Cattermole has been promoted to senior dealer manager UK.
Posted: 29/04/2024
Electronics retailer Currys has hired Chris Holyland as its new digital and omnichannel director.
Posted: 29/04/2024
Contractor Farrans Construction, which is working on the privately funded development, said that the LBA:REGEN programme will deliver a 9,500 square metre, three-storey extension to the existing terminal
Posted: 29/04/2024
The legal challenge follows Amazon's rollout of QR codes in its fulfilment centres which generate an email to GMB's membership department requesting that a membership is cancelled.
Posted: 29/4/2024
Aldi says it has become the first supermarket to launch fully recycled plastic (rPet) for its own-branded soft drinks and bottled water in England and Wales.
Posted: 26/04/2024
The initiative, previously due to go live in October next year, involves adding a redeemable deposit on single-use drinks containers which is refunded upon return of the empty container.
Posted: 26/4/2024
US supermarket giant Walmart on Thursday said that its longest serving board member Rob Walton will retire from his position in June
Posted: 26/04/2024
Existing laws need to change before drone delivery can be rolled out in the UK, according to Co-op's head of online last mile and customer service.
Posted: 26/04/2024
The retail industry is not doing enough to attract data scientists, according to the chief executive of the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
Posted: 25/4/2024
B&Q has announced it is speeding up its marketplace expansion with a new partnership.
Posted: 25/4/2024
Retailers could to more to prevent retail crime, according to the leader of the National Business Crime Centre at the City of London Police.
Posted: 25/4/2024
Primark’s chief architect has said that the retailer is exploring how it could use AI to address retail crime-related shrinkage.
Posted: 24/04/2024
The chief information officer (CIO) of River Island has said that the retailer is prioritising self-checkout and RFID in its stores.
Posted: 24/04/2024
Delivery company FedEx Express has partnered with technology firm Zonos to make customs processes and charges more transparent for retailers and their customers
Posted: 24/04/2024
The head of global communications and marketing at Google Deepmind has described artificial general intelligence (AGI) as the next frontier after generative AI (GenAI.)
Posted: 24/04/2024
Bérangère 'Bey' Michel, executive director for finance at the John Lewis Partnership will be leaving the company later this autumn to pursue other career opportunities.
Posted: 24/04/2024
Amazon is expanding its drone delivery service in the US and conducting test flights for a new drone.
Posted: 23/04/2024
The French finance ministry has ordered retailers in the country to notify shoppers of ‘shrinkflation’ to products
Posted: 23/04/2024
15 retailers, including John Lewis, have agreed to steer clear of materials which derive from ancient and endangered forests in their textile and packaging supply chain.
Posted: 23/04/2024
The Birmingham, Alabama-headquartered company currently has 1,169 stores across 36 US states, where it sells footwear, apparel, and accessories from well-known sports brands including Nike, adidas, and Jordan.
Posted: 23/4/2024
The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is joining other key regulators on a pilot scheme designed to help firms developing AI to meet existing regulatory standards.
Posted: 22/4/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has partnered with Oxfam to launch a new postal donation service for second-hand clothing.
Posted: 22/04/2024
TikTok Shop has launched a pre-owned luxury fashion category on the platform after partnering with several designer brands.
Posted: 22/04/2024
A deal between Apple and the EU to open up its mobile payments system to rivals is expected to be approved in the coming weeks
Posted: 22/04/2024
Workers at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse are closer to gaining union recognition after the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) ruled in favour of the GMB’s application for a vote.
Posted: 19/04/2024
Emissions targets set by clothing retailer New Look have been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Posted: 19/04/2024
Retailers have indicated that increased prices were impacting consumer spending habits across these categories in March.
Posted: 19/4/2024
UK supermarkets have been accused of misleading consumers about the origin of grocery products
Posted: 19/04/2024
Shein has reportedly revived its interest in acquiring former high street mainstay Topshop
Posted: 18/04/2024
Worries about the cost-of-living crisis have decreased amongst British consumers but it still remains their biggest concern, according to HSBC.
Posted: 18/04/2024
bp is rolling out a crime intelligence platform across its 300 company-owned stores and has provided staff with body cameras at 70 locations.
Posted: 18/04/2024
The 2024 Payments Awards are now accepting entries, with a 11 July deadline to submit your company for consideration across a range of categories.
Posted: 18/4/2024
While consumer food inflation has fallen for the 12th month in a row, retail experts say that consumers shouldn’t be led to believe this marks the end of the cost-of-living crisis.
Posted: 18/4/2024
Amazon has announced it will more than double the number of third-party stores using its ‘Just Walk Out’ technology this year.
Posted: 18/04/2024
Adidas has partnered with movement and lifestyle app STEPN to launch a limited edition NFT collection.
Posted: 17/04/2024
The comments follow a profit warning issued by the pub chain after it revealed it was struggling to refinance its debts.
Posted: 17/4/2024
Longstanding boss Manju Malhotra announced his plans to exit the business in mid-2023 after more than 25 years with the company
Posted: 17/04/2024
Revenue at Asos fell by 18 per cent to £1.5 billion in the 26 weeks to 3 March
Posted: 17/04/2024
Matalan has launched 17 new third-party brands and has extended the range of sizes available across hundreds of lines to “increase inclusivity”.
Posted: 16/04/2024
Walmart is introducing autonomous forklift trucks in four of its “high-tech” distribution centres following a 16-month trial of the technology in Florida.
Posted: 16/04/2024
The home improvement retail group on Monday said that its current chair Andrew Cosslett will step down after seven years at its AGM on 20 June
Posted: 16/04/2024
The BRC said that violence and abuse facing people working in retail skyrocketed across the country, rising to over 1,300 incidents per day in 2022/23, from 870 the year before
Posted: 16/04/2024
The retailer said that the move comes as many Brits still struggle to make end meets, despite inflation declining in recent weeks.
Posted: 15/4/2024
Lloyds Banking Group has warned customers to be vigilant when booking their holiday as the bank releases figures revealing online scams have risen seven per cent in the past year.
Posted: 15/04/2024
Ikea will has said it will provide AI literacy training to around 3,000 employees and 500 senior staff
Posted: 15/04/2024
Ng, currently managing general partner of AI Fund, was the founding lead of Google’s Google Brain (Deep Learning) Project, and served as chief scientist and vice president of China’s Baidu for three years
Posted: 15/04/2024
The store on Jersey will mark the company’s first new shop opening this year, after launching six new locations across England and Wales during its 2023/2024 financial year.
Posted: 12/4/2024
Dove has pledged to ban AI-generated content in its ads after its research found that the technology could pose a threat to women’s wellbeing
Posted: 12/04/2024
Tesco has launched a new section on its website to showcase British produce.
Posted: 12/04/2024
Amazon claims it will have invested £600 million in robotics and AI-powered technologies across its European fulfilment network between 2019 and the end of 2024.
Posted: 12/4/2024
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has agreed a seven-year deal with HSBC to improve the products it offers through M&S Bank.
Posted: 11/04/2024
Many Pret A Manger subscribers are reporting significant issues with their mobile payments following recent technical changes to the company's mobile app.
Posted: 11/4/2024
Marks & Spencer (M&S) is investing £1 million in an accelerator fund as part of its aim to become net zero across all its operations by 2040.
Posted: 11/04/2024
Asda has reportedly faced pressure to share draft figures with investors following a delay to the publication of its 2023 results.
Posted: 11/4/2024
Bite said it will use the proceeds of this funding round to fuel its growth while focusing on enterprise restaurant brands, emerging fast casual brands, and innovative c-stores.
Posted: 10/4/2024
The retailer’s chief executive Ken Murphy said that inflationary pressures had “lessened substantially”, with the company reporting a seven per cent hike in group sales over the 12-month period.
Posted: 10/4/2024
The UK government is cracking down on retail crime with new legislation that will make assaulting retail workers a specific criminal offence.
Posted: 10/04/2024
The new fund will work on challenges such as emissions and waste reduction, packaging innovation, user experience, and product traceability and transparency.
Posted: 9/4/2024
eBay Live allows eBay users to attend live auctions, shop exclusive deals and buy in real time.
Posted: 9/4/2024
The Very Group, has promoted Robbie Feather to group chief executive following Lionel Desclée’s decision to step down from the role.
Posted: 09/04/2024
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