Gap Inc. launches AI hiring tool in time for the holidays
The retailer expects around 200,000 seasonal employment applications. Its new AI platform aims to reduce the administrative tasks associated with hiring.
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Consolidation in the U.S. online grocery market: DoorDash acquires Instacart
The American meal delivery service DoorDash is set to acquire its industry peer Instacart, which specializes in grocery delivery. Both companies see the deal as offering…
Finland’s Kesko Raises Guidance As Q3 Profit Grows
Finland's Kesko reported strong results in the third quarter of 2026 with its technical trade business standing out as a key growth driver.
Convenience curtailed: 11% of self-checkouts in London convenience stores out of action due to technical faults
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Rémy Cointreau posts mixed second quarter results
Rémy Cointreau has posted mixed first half results, with an organic sales growth of 2.9 per cent to approximately £427m. Sales in the Americas region experienced a 5.5 per cent…
Adidas smashes records, but Europe is falling behind
Adidas is racking up record after record. The German sports giant has seen its quarterly profit soar by 37% and has significantly raised its full-year forecast. Apparel and its…
British government monitors the impending closure of Poundland
Is Poundland's demise inevitable, or do its American owners stand to make more money from winding down the discount chain than from saving it? The British government is asking…
Are grocers ready to help shoppers getting off GLP-1s?
Retailers need to think about the long game to support people whose shopping habits change after they come off the weight loss medications, experts said.
The luxury category experiences significant shifts in value across Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2026
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JohnLewis.com turns 25
Marking 25 years since johnlewis.com first launched, the department store has invested in both its online platforms and physical shops to inspire and serve customers however they…
Instacart discontinues smart shopping cart: Carrefour and Morrisons to seek alternative
Pilot projects featuring Instacart’s smart shopping cart at Carrefour Belgium and Morrisons are set to be scrapped, now that the American tech company no longer sees a future for…
Reckitt Lowers Annual Guidance On Manufacturing Struggles In North America
Reckitt lowered its annual revenue forecast as weak consumer demand and North American manufacturing constraints weighed on Q3 growth.