Sainsbury’s agrees £120m Argos sale as Usdaw vows to protect jobs
Sainsbury’s has agreed to sell Argos to newly formed investment company Swift Partners for at least £120m. Swift Partners was established for the acquisition by former Co-op boss…
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Waitrose sees massive sales surge at regional vacation destinations
Waitrose has experienced a sales increase at stores which are located at UK summer vacation locations, including Menai Bridge, Truro and Bridport. According to the business…
Gen Z Values Delivery Speed And Shopping Experience Over Price In Czechia, Study Finds
Young people in Czechia are increasingly seeking fast deliveries and enhanced shopping experiences over bargain prices, as per GLS.
Hammerson snaps up £218m stake in Manchester Arndale
Hammerson has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Manchester Arndale for £218m as the shopping centre owner expands its portfolio with its first major external acquisition in more…
Amazon and Walmart AI ‘can spot false Made in USA claims but fail to flag them’
Amazon and Walmart’s AI shopping assistants can detect potentially fraudulent “Made in USA” product claims but are not being used to flag the listings, a new study has found…
Aldi Spain Surpasses 8m Shoppers Following Three Years Of Growth
Discounter Aldi has expanded its customer base in Spain past eight million, after adding over one million in the past three years.
Kohl’s debuts AI shopping assistant
What started as a Mother’s Day Gift Finder has evolved into a digital shopping assistant that aids with product discovery.
Pets at Home’s retail turnaround gains momentum, says GlobalData
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1 in 4 dollars spent on AI goes to waste
More than half of businesses lack a dedicated owner for AI costs, which can lead to overspend, according to a Harness report.
New Jersey bans dynamic pricing
The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of electronic shelf labels by retailers while the state studies the tech.
Morrisons Introduces AI-powered Shopping Carts in UK
Shoppers in England can try out AI-powered smart trollies to do their shopping at one of the UK's largest supermarket chains.
Adidas apparel outshines footwear during World Cup quarter
The brand — which also announced a CFO transition — saw apparel net sales jump 34% in the second quarter.