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 a …
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The Entertainer selects THG Commerce for digital overhaul
UK toy retailer The Entertainer has selected THG Commerce as its digital commerce partner under a multi-year contract to update …
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Cellboy selects Anchanto for real-time retail order management
Philippine gadget retailer Cellboy has partnered with Singapore-based omnichannel commerce technology provider Anchanto to introduce an order management system (OMS) …
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Wickes first-half revenue rises 2.1% to £865.3m
UK home improvement retailer Wickes Group reported total revenue of £865.3m ($1.16bn) for the first half to 27 June 2026, …
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Prada rules out Armani bid, focuses on Versace turnaround – report
Prada has ruled out any consideration of a takeover approach for Armani, with CEO Andrea Guerra saying the Italian luxury …
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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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Polish retailer Pepco eyes African sourcing amid shipping disruption – report
Pepco Group is looking to expand its manufacturing base into Africa as it seeks to diversify supply chains that have …
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RM Williams eyes Japan entry as part of international push – report
Australian bootmaker RM Williams is considering an expansion into Japan, with chief executive Paul Grosmann identifying the country as the …
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Amazon Now crosses $1bn in gross annualised sales – report
US retail giant Amazon's quick commerce unit, Amazon Now, has surpassed $1bn in gross annualised sales in India over the …
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Kroger trims 2026 sales outlook despite profit gains
US supermarket chain Kroger has reduced its full-year 2026 guidance for identical sales, excluding fuel, to 0.2%-0.8%, from the 1%-2% …
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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 …
