The price tag is changing: AI could bring haggling back to retail
For generations of shoppers, the price tag has represented something reassuringly simple: this is what an item costs. Artificial intelligence…
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Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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UK inflation rises to 3.1% as retailers face higher operating costs
UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August as higher transport and fuel prices pushed up consumer prices, while retailers continued…
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Germany’s retailers take smart stores to scale
German retailers are moving AI and automation beyond technology trials as self-checkout, electronic shelf labels and operational AI become established…
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US retail sales are surging. The Fed may make that harder to sustain
The Fed’s first rate rise since 2023 comes as US retail sales surge, creating a new test for consumer demand…
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What August retail sales reveal about the changing US consumer
US consumers are still opening their wallets. Retail and food service sales rose 1.2% in August to $773.9bn, rebounding from…
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Reviews, AI and comparison tools are reshaping retail
GlobalData research shows consumers are increasingly researching, comparing and verifying products before buying, raising the importance of accurate information throughout…
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NRF Foundation names seven retail leaders shaping the industry’s future
The NRF Foundation, the charitable arm of the US-based National Retail Federation (NRF), has named seven executives from companies including…
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UK retail jobs hit record low as employment costs rise £6.5bn
UK retail employment has fallen to its lowest level on record as retailers face higher payroll and wage costs, according…
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US retail imports stay strong as demand holds
US retail imports are set for an extended peak season, with September forecast to become the busiest month of 2026…
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England’s Overnight Visitor Levy could squeeze high-street spending, retailers warn
The British Independent Retailers Association says money raised through the levy should be reinvested in the high streets and local…