Target taps Lowe’s executive as first chief AI officer
For Chandhu Nair, collaboration will be essential as the retailer focuses on how technology can elevate user experience.
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Retailers warned over PayPoint barcode scam
Retailers in Hartlepool, Stockton and Redcar have already been hit by the scam
Giant Food introduces in-store Savings Stations
Shoppers can now load personalized offers and digital coupons directly onto their loyalty account and have them automatically applied at checkout.
New owner begins converting Italian Carrefour stores to the “historic” GS brand
NewPrinces Group, the food company that acquired Carrefour's Italian operations last year, is preparing to rebrand the stores under a brand that millions of Italians are familiar…
Target gives artificial intelligence its own executive role
Target has appointed its first chief AI officer. The U.S. retailer has poached Chandhu Nair from the home improvement chain Lowe’s and tasked him with implementing artificial…
Shoppers are finally telling grocers why they buy
Conversational AI has forever changed how shoppers and grocers interact by letting people declare their intentions before making a purchase, writes Daniel Vitiello of Cooklist.
Brazil’s Assaí Posts €3.6bn In Q2 2026 Revenue
Brazilian cash-and-carry company Assaí posted gross revenue of R$ 21.4 billion (€3.6 billion) for the second quarter of 2026.
“Room for 20 additional DreamLand stores in the Netherlands”
ToyChamp Holding, the group behind the toy chains DreamLand and Intertoys, sees significant growth potential for both chains in the Netherlands, through the opening of new stores…
Welsh DRS uncertainty raised after no deposit management organisation appointed
The Fed’s Welsh president Mark Dudden met with Senedd Member Shav Taj to discuss the decision not to appoint a DMO
Spar appoints new managing director
Jerome Saint-Marc succeeds Michael Fletcher who will step away from his day-to-day responsibilities at the end of August
New age restrictions on nicotine pouches and zero-nicotine vapes set for 29 October
The new rules affect next-gen nicotine lines which weren't covered by existing age restrictions
Eurocash Transfers 73 Delikatesy Centrum Stores To Franchisees
Poland's Eurocash is progressing faster than expected in the transition of its Delikatesy Centrum supermarket chain.