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Why retailers are making EDI compliance non-negotiable for vendors in 2026
Your vendors' EDI problems are your supply chain problems. Here's what's changing.
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Retailers hit by tighter worker visa rules
New rules were introduced in July, Helen Drakakis reports
HelloFresh Reports Q2 Revenue Decline Amid ‘Refresh’ Product Improvement Programme
Meal-kit maker HelloFresh has reported a decline in revenue in the second quarter of 2026, in line with expectations.
Harvey Nichols following takeover: redundancies and closures on the horizon
(update) Now that Frasers Group, the retail group behind Sports Direct and Flannels, has taken ownership of the British luxury department store Harvey Nichols, the new owner is…
Waitrose outpaces John Lewis as it pushes ahead with £800m overhaul
Waitrose is the financial powerhouse of the John Lewis Partnership, as its department store sister battles tougher trading conditions and presses ahead with an £800m…
Sainsbury’s pauses AI facial recognition cameras after shopper wrongly ejected
Sainsbury’s has paused the use of AI-powered facial recognition cameras after a shopper was wrongly removed from one of its stores as a suspected shoplifter. The company has…
M&S introduces limited collection by London streetwear label Aries
Marks & Spencer is teaming up with luxury streetwear label Aries on a 26-piece capsule collection that sees the relaunch of the heritage St Michael label. Spanning womenswear and…
BRC warns employment reforms risk squeezing out retail Saturday jobs
The British Retail Consortium has warned that planned employment reforms could make it harder for retailers to offer entry-level roles. New Opinium polling commissioned by the BRC…
Another Belgian Carrefour hypermarket set to shrink significantly
Just as in Hasselt, the Carrefour hypermarket in Burcht will also give up part of its current retail space. Real estate developer Redevco plans to build seven additional retail…
Younger Germans Turn To Social Media For Product Information, Older Consumers To Leaflets
Advertising preferences differ significantly between generations in Germany, according to a recent consumer study by Simon-Kucher.