Kroger considers Disney+ perk for grocery delivery members
US retail giant Kroger is reportedly in talks with the Walt Disney Company to offer the Disney+ streaming service as …
Next’s full-price sales rose 5.7% in Q1 FY24/25
British multinational clothing company Next has announced a 5.7% increase in total trading full-price sales for the first quarter (Q1) …
Starbucks partners with Podback to boost coffee pod recycling in UK
Coffee giant Starbucks has joined forces with Podback, a UK-based coffee pod recycling scheme, to make it easier for customers …
eBay posts revenue increase of 2% in Q1 FY24
American e-commerce company eBay has announced a 2% increase in revenue for the first quarter (Q1) of the fiscal year …
US lawmakers investigate FTC’s role in Amazon-iRobot merger failure
James Comer, chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, is initiating an inquiry into the US Federal Trade …
The Save Mart and Instacart expand omnichannel partnership
Californian regional grocer The Save Mart Companies will leverage grocery technology company Instacart’s in-store and e-commerce solutions as part of …
Survey reveals customers prefer mobile apps to mobile websites
A new survey of 1,000 US consumers by software company Bryj reveals that 64% are more likely to use a …
Sam’s Club rolls out AI-powered technology at 120 US stores
Sam's Club, a membership retail club under Walmart, has deployed AI and computer vision technology across more than 120 locations …
Aldi calls for public suggestions on new store locations in UK
Supermarket chain Aldi has initiated a nationwide campaign to engage the UK public in selecting optimal sites for upcoming store …
“A bumpy ride” for cybersecurity as AI poses new threats – GlobalData report
AI-led attacks mean that the cybersecurity sector is in for “a bumpy ride for the next two to three years”, …
Temu implements search censorship for American users
Temu, the rapidly expanding Chinese retail platform making its mark in the US, has extended its censorship practices from the …
Amazon reports significant rise in net income to $10.4bn in Q1 FY24
E-commerce giant Amazon has reported a net income of $10.4bn in the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal 2024, a significant …
EDEKA Jaeger offers AI-powered age verification at self-service checkouts
EDEKA Jaeger, part of German supermarket corporation EDEKA Group, is enabling its customers to authorise the purchase of age-restricted goods …
Interview: How UK retailers can adapt to shifting labour dynamics
From embracing flexible work arrangements to harnessing the power of technology, the retail sector is undergoing a transformation. In an exclusive …
Why process mining offers a crucial opportunity for retailers
This is a decade of change for the retail sector, and process mining offers business leaders a crucial opportunity to …