Amazon launches AI shopping assistant Rufus in the UK
Amazon has announced the UK launch of Rufus, a generative AI-powered conversational shopping assistant designed to revolutionise the online shopping…
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Luke Martin
Luke joined GlobalData as a Trainee Reporter in April 2023, having graduated from the University of Manchester with a BA (Hons) degree in History. Initially, Luke wrote for Just Auto, covering the automotive industry, but now writes for Packaging Gateway, Retail Insight Network and Hotel Management Network.
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Strong yen poses new challenge for Couche-Tard’s Seven & i bid
The Canadian convenience store giant, Alimentation Couche-Tard, is facing a growing challenge in its pursuit of Japan's Seven & i Holdings. The…
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Primark trials Swap Shops initiative with Verte
Fashion retailer Primark is venturing into the preloved clothing market with a new initiative: Swap Shops. Partnering with circular clothing company…
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Retailers sound alarm over growing trend of buying stolen goods
A concerning trend of retailers purchasing stolen goods from professional shoplifters is on the rise, according to industry experts. The…
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Back-to-school shopping: how parcelLab’s data is shaping retail strategies
As the UK's back-to-school season kicks off, retailers are gearing up for one of the busiest shopping periods of the…
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Asda unveils loyalty programme to benefit schools
Asda has announced a new initiative that will see millions of pounds donated to UK primary schools. The supermarket's loyalty…
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Amazon bolsters warehouse automation with key talent acquisition
In a move to further propel its warehouse automation efforts, Amazon has announced the acquisition of key talent from robotics…
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Alibaba receives regulatory approval from China’s antitrust watchdog
Alibaba Group, one of China's leading e-commerce companies, has secured a significant regulatory victory, receiving approval from the country's antitrust watchdog, Bloomberg…
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UK retail footfall shows resilience despite riot disruption
Despite a significant drop in footfall at the beginning of August 2024 due to widespread riots, UK retail footfall showed…
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Kroger-Albertsons merger faces labour hurdles
A labour strike in Oregon and concerns raised by unions around the US cast a shadow over the US Federal…