Loyalty membership is booming – but retailers must prove its value
Written by Dan Edelman, general manager, UK merchant services at American Express Loyalty schemes have never been easier to join. Yet widespread membership does not necessarily…
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Flemish Kringwinkel thrift stores celebrate 25th anniversary with a new baseline
After 25 years, Kringwinkel is getting a new tagline and a more contemporary store concept. Under the slogan “Phenomenally Social,” the secondhand chain aims to communicate its…
An alternative advent calendar for whiskey lovers: 24 American whiskeys
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MINISO LAND’s first store in UK marks a significant milestone in its global expansion
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UK profit warnings hit two-year high in Q3
Across all sectors, policy change and geopolitical uncertainty remained the leading cause
Hacker Inti De Ceukelaire: “People used to be the weakest link. Now it’s AI.”
Artificial intelligence promises retailers a revolution in efficiency and customer service. But its vulnerabilities are also becoming increasingly apparent. Ethical hacker Inti De…
Your retail network isn’t ready for AI. Here’s why.
Here's a practical list of network and IT challenges retailers need to overcome to support AI at scale.
What happens when the power fails?
Beverage manufacturers often have backup generators or other measures in place to help safeguard critical operations during power outages. In many facilities, that does not…
The Friday Checkout: Ahold Delhaize’s digital disaster is a customer retention nightmare
The cybersecurity incident that struck the grocer has restricted people’s access to its loyalty programs, posing a significant risk to the company’s omnichannel operations.
The new Greencore serves up growth
Greencore’s trading update indicates one of the food industry’s most notable M&A deals of the last 18 months is showing signs of success. The post The new Greencore serves up…
Picard opens up new UK front with Sainsbury’s listing
French frozen-food retailer Picard is expanding the reach of its branded products in the UK through listings at Sainsbury's. The post Picard opens up new UK front with Sainsbury’s…
Poundland appoints three directors as sale talks reach critical stage
Poundland’s owners have appointed three independent directors to the discount chain’s board as rescue talks intensify, with administration still a possibility. Majority owner…