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Checkout-free technology is proving to be more work than first anticipated
Amazon pioneered frictionless commerce with its Go stores, the first of which opened in Seattle in 2018. Since then, the …
Which? investigation reveals misleading food labels in UK supermarkets
A recent investigation by UK-based consumer group Which? has highlighted potential issues with country-of-origin labelling on food items in UK …
UK consumers call for evolution of Click + Collect technology
Despite clear consumer appetite for Click + Collect - a service designed to be faster, more convenient, and more affordable …
Sovereign wealth fund bets big on UK shopping centre recovery
In a move signalling confidence in the future of prime UK retail locations, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, Norges, is on …
Usdaw asks Northern Ireland politicians to act against retail crime
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) has urged Northern Ireland's politicians to enact legal protections for shopworkers. In …
France mandates retailers to flag shrinkflation for customers
The French government have mandated that retailers must inform consumers when products have been reduced in size without a corresponding …
Asda announces 2023 results with profit increase and acquisitions
Asda, the UK's third-largest supermarket chain, reported positive financial results for the full year ending 31 December 2023. Asda's adjusted EBITDA …
Jackery rolls out solar generators in 500 Target stores
Jackery, a green energy solution provider, has announced the rollout of its portable solar generators to 500 stores of convenience …
Nike to lay off 740 employees at Oregon base in cost-cutting initiative
Sportswear manufacturer Nike is set to lay off approximately 740 employees at its Oregon headquarters in the US, Reuters reported. The …
Pixevia CEO talks about honing customer experience in autonomous stores
Autonomous stores made possible by cameras, sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) have been pitched as something that will revolutionise the …
UK retail sales remain flat in March 2024 despite easing inflation
UK retail sales volumes remained unchanged in March 2024, following a marginal increase in February, as reported by the Office …
Spanish beauty giant Puig sets stage for €14bn IPO
Puig, the Spanish beauty company behind popular brands like Paco Rabanne and Charlotte Tilbury, is gearing up for its initial …
Reitmans’ net earnings decreased by 81.0% in FY24
Canadian womenswear retailer Reitmans has reported its net earnings declined by 81.0% to C$14.8m ($10.7m) in financial year 2024 (FY24), …
Asda staff at Lowestoft store set for strike action in May
Workers of UK supermarket chain Asda have confirmed a 48-hour strike at its Lowestoft store, which is set to commence …
Tokmanni strives to be sustainable leader in European discount retail
General discount retailer Tokmanni Group has highlighted its sustainability strategy and achievements. In 2023, Tokmanni received a B score from CDP, …