Walmart Mexico expands Vusion partnership for EdgeSense rollout
Walmart Mexico is widening its collaboration with French retail solutions provider Vusion to deploy connected store technology across key retail …
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CaratLane plans 40 new stores in FY27, eyes regional expansion – report
CaratLane plans to open around 40 stores in FY27, with a limited share of outlets to be company-owned, a senior …
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Great Britain retail sales dip in February after strong January growth
Retail sales volumes in Great Britain declined in February 2026, reversing some of the gains recorded at the start of …
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Westbridge collapse signals strain in UK furniture sector
Westbridge Furniture and Belfield Leisure entered administration on 23 March, placing around 500 jobs at risk and highlighting growing pressure …
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Austria delays JD.com takeover clearance for Ceconomy
Austrian regulators have yet to approve Chinese e-commerce group JD.com’s proposed acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, leaving a key …
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Iran war push drives UK petrol above £1.50
UK petrol prices have climbed above 150 pence per litre, marking the highest average retail cost since mid‑2024 as the ongoing …
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Italy investigates Sephora for promoting adult skincare to children
Italy’s competition authority has launched an investigation into Sephora and sister brand Benefit Cosmetics, both owned by LVMH, over concerns …
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Gap China operator maps out 50-store rollout and Hong Kong return in 2026
Gap is preparing to add 50 new shops in mainland China in 2026, with openings planned across tier-one to tier-three …
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Amazon rolls out locker collection service in the Netherlands
Amazon is widening its delivery choices in the Netherlands by introducing Amazon Lockers, adding a collection option for shoppers using …
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European retailers caution over price and demand risks if war persists
Retailers across Europe are signalling that an extended Middle East conflict could translate into higher shop prices and weaker spending, …
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Sainsbury’s selects Foodsteps to track and cut supply chain environmental impact
Sainsbury’s has appointed data and technology provider Foodsteps to help it measure and reduce the environmental footprint of its supply …
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Carrefour becomes first European retailer to offer shopping on ChatGPT
Carrefour has introduced a new AI-powered grocery shopping service on ChatGPT, becoming the first major European retailer to integrate its …
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UK consumer confidence plunges amid escalating Iran conflict
UK consumer confidence has fallen sharply as the escalating Iran conflict adds fresh pressure to household finances and economic outlooks. …
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SPAR Group and ReposiTrak team up on integrated service for US retailers
SPAR Group and ReposiTrak have agreed to work together on an integrated service for retailers in the US. The offering aims …
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REWE launches seventh Pick&Go test store in Hanover
REWE has opened a new test supermarket in Hanover, Germany, using its Pick&Go system, expanding the retailer’s trials of checkout …
