Asda pilots indoor map service for visually impaired shoppers
The app gives directions to an object or area using audio, enlarged visuals and touch commands.
Supermarkets
Coles faces legal action over staff underpayment allegations
The Australian supermarket chain has been accused of underpaying more than 7,500 employees.
Kroger registers 7.2% increase in sales for third quarter
The retailer recorded an operating profit of $868m and a 103% increase in digital sales
The future of ambient commerce relies on frictionless checkout-free technology
In GlobalData’s latest survey of 2,000 consumers, 44.3% said they would use a checkout-free grocery...
Waitrose partners with Margiotta to expand presence in Scotland
Waitrose food and beverage products will be made available in ten Margiotta stores.
Asda reports 0.7% decline in third-quarter like-for-like sales
The retailer aims to ensure that industry-wide supply chain challenges do not impact its customers this Christmas period.
Asda to expand baby product offerings in stores and online
By featuring products from major UK baby brands, the retailer aims to become a ‘one-stop shop’ for parents.
Shufersal registers 3.6% decrease in third-quarter revenue
The group's revenues in the first nine months of this year fell by around 1.8%.
Edeka selects Solace event streaming and management technology
The retailer expects PubSub+ to improve its infrastructure reliability, robustness and agility.
Lidl GB aims to open 1,100 stores over the next four years
The store openings are expected to create 4,000 jobs for communities across the UK.
FAO Schwarz launches in 20 M&S stores in UK and online
The partnership is part of M&S' Brands at M&S strategy to increase levels of traffic at its stores and online.
