What John Lewis results reveal about the UK shopper
GlobalData research on John Lewis’ first-half performance highlights how cautious UK consumers are delaying discretionary purchases despite the retailer’s efforts …
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High US diesel prices put retailers and consumers under pressure
US diesel prices have risen above $6 a gallon, pushing up freight and delivery costs for retailers and increasing the …
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Rozetka: How Ukraine’s retail sector is adapting to war
When three ballistic missiles destroyed Rozetka’s main automated logistics hub outside Kyiv in August, they did more than wipe out …
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Independent retailers press Chancellor for business rates action ahead of Budget
Bira is calling for action on business rates and employment costs as independent retailers seek clearer evidence that the government’s …
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UK retailers face greater unfair dismissal exposure under six-month rule
Employees will gain ordinary unfair dismissal protection after six months rather than two years from January, increasing pressure on retailers …
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Amazon to invest $230m in Whole Foods staff benefits
Amazon will invest more than $230m over the coming year in pay increases and broader benefits for more than 100,000 …
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Primark to offer home delivery in Great Britain for first time
Fashion chain Primark will launch home delivery across Great Britain for the first time, its parent Associated British Foods (ABF) …
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JD.com’s Ceconomy deal concessions face pushback from rivals – report
JD.com’s attempt to address EU foreign subsidy concerns over its $2.5bn takeover of German electronics retailer Ceconomy has faced opposition …
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India tightens e-commerce rules on dark patterns, pricing and grievances
India has amended its e-commerce rules, introducing tighter requirements on consumer complaints, search practices, sponsored listings, discount pricing, dark patterns …
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Returns policies now shape where Britons shop: Loop study
New research indicates that returns policies are playing a growing role in where British consumers choose to shop and where …
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Zara owner Inditex reports nearly 7% H1 profit growth
Spanish fashion retail group Inditex has reported a 6.8% rise in net profit in its interim first-half results, as its …
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GameStop raises EBITDA outlook after Q2 profit climbs 77%
GameStop has increased its full-year adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) projection to an excess of $650m, …
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Instacart launches AI shopping tool Clementine across North America
US grocery tech company Instacart has introduced Clementine, an AI-powered grocery shopping assistant, on the Instacart Marketplace in the US …
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Quality leads price as prepared-meal shoppers assess value, GlobalData finds
GlobalData research shows shoppers increasingly judge prepared meals on quality, nutrition and convenience, creating opportunities for grocers to premiumise own-label …
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US retailers seek greater role in shaping AI standards
The National Retail Federation has joined PACT AI as a founding member as retailers seek greater involvement in developing standards …
