Retailers bet on AI for supply chain, ‘smart’ shopping
Retailers are using AI technologies to overhaul their customer experience, supply chain and personalized shopping offerings, according to Q2 earnings calls.
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Protein Pints expands to Target and Kroger
Protein Pops debuted in June as Protein Pints' first major expansion beyond pints, bringing the brand's protein-forward approach to ice cream into a convenient, individually…
Beyond adds protein bars, powders in portfolio expansion
The plant-based meat company is entering adjacent categories to tap into more lucrative opportunities within protein.
Nestlé invests in Purina pet-food production in Thailand
Swiss major Nestlé is spending more than SFr157m ($194.1m) on “strengthening” Purina pet-food production in Thailand. The post Nestlé invests in Purina pet-food production in…
N Brown invests £20,000 to support Greater Manchester care leavers
Level Up initiative will offer paid training and work experience to young people across the region
Co-op Wholesale announces major investment in its vape proposition
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Lululemon lowers outlook as operating profit falls 13%
Revenues fell 4% to $2.4bn (£1.77bn) as an 8% drop in Americas sales hit the sportswear group
Auchan Hungary Merges Apps Into Single Platform
Auchan Hungary has launched a renewed mobile platform, merging its Auchan Online Store mobile app into the existing OkAuchan app.
LK Bennett owner to pocket £3m in fees after £4m rescue deal
LK Bennett owner Gordon Brothers is set to receive around £3m in consultancy and stock clearance fees following its acquisition of the fashion brand out of administration earlier…
Inditex posts another record profit
Inditex, the parent company of Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, and others, has once again posted record profits in the past half-year following a strong increase in sales, both in…
Idak Food Group Sells Kadi To Invision, To Refocus On Premium Bakery
European frozen-food manufacturer Idak has completed the sale of Swiss potato and snack producer Kadi to investment firm Invision.
Bed Bath & Beyond cancels deal to acquire Cabinets To Go owner
The company — now rebranded to Neighborhood Intelligence — says it determined F9 Brands couldn't satisfy closing requirements.