Are retailers being left behind as AI rewrites the shopping journey?
Retailers are facing a new visibility battle as shoppers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to discover products, compare options and decide where to buy, according to…
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Mobile payments grow as cash use continues to fall
New figures reveal how quickly mobile payments have become part of everyday spending
Parfetts relaunches original Go Local Extra store in Halifax
Parfetts has relaunched its original Go Local Extra store in Elland, Halifax, following a major refurbishment of the site where the symbol group first launched in 2012. The Spring…
Why Sézane is hitting the brakes: higher quality, new identity
French fashion brand Sézane "is slowing down its growth": Founder Morgane Sézalory wants to launch fewer new products, devote more time to design and materials, and position the…
Poundland Could Face Another Ownership Change A Year After Takeover
Poundland could face a second round of ownership change as Gordon Brothers is reportedly considering a sale of the UK discount chain.
Sainsbury’s sticks with facial recognition despite “false shoplifter” controversy
Sainsbury’s is continuing to roll out AI facial recognition technology to track down shoplifters, undeterred by the controversy surrounding a customer who was wrongfully banned…
Target and Ahold Delhaize executives to deliver PLMA Private Label Trade Show speeches
The executives will deliver keynote addresses at successive breakfast sessions: Conlin on Monday, November 16, and Cook on Tuesday, November 17, both at 8 a.m. at the Hyatt…
Weather Extremes Hit 2026 German Organic Harvest
German organic farms have recorded mixed yields for the 2026 harvest following a summer of record heat and unpredictable weather extremes.
Angling Direct sales rise 5.1% to £56.4m in H1
Fishing tackle retailer reports growth across UK stores and online, while European sales fall 30.4%
CMA warns fuel retailers over slow price cuts as margins remain high
Fuel retailers have been criticised by the CMA for failing to pass falling wholesale costs on to motorists quickly enough, as the competition watchdog warned that profit margins…
Flemish fashion chain e5 returns to Wallonia with high ambitions
E5, the fashion chain that has been performing remarkably well in Flanders since its relaunch in early 2021, is now expanding its successful growth strategy to the French-speaking…
Fanatics launches multi-year partnership with Ryder Cup and DP World Tour
Fanatics has launched a multi-year partnership with The European Tour Group, spanning the DP World Tour and Ryder Cup Europe. As part of the agreement, Fanatics will become the…