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Retail news
Fresh headlines across food, beverage, personal-care, home-care, retail and FMCG services, updated automatically and linked to the original publishers.
Shoppers cut everyday spending as grocery costs remain top concern
Grocery costs were cited by 78% of pessimistic consumers as a reason for their concerns
Snappy Shopper unveils AI assistant for retailers
Its initial capabilities include answering questions about sales, bestselling products, trends and opportunities
Compact reverse vending machine unveiled ahead of DRS
The machine occupies 0.45sqm, allowing retailers to offer automated returns and access higher handling fees
Government to recruit 500 officers to tackle organised crime networks behind dodgy shops
The plans build on the High Street Organised Crime Unit’s nationwide crackdown
Old Navy’s new subbrand is a big bet on activewear
The category has long been a strength at Gap Inc.’s value banner, and giving the assortment its own brand identity could propel that further.
JW Filshill profits hit by rising employment costs
Despite the fall in operating profit, pre-tax profit increased by 72% from £4.9m to £8.4m
Old Navy’s MrBeast deal boosts engagement amid bigger bet on creators
A back-to-school campaign with the top YouTuber is showing early promise, including a traffic bump, as the Gap Inc. retailer rewires its marketing.
Digital proof of age approved for alcohol sales
Retailers do not have to accept digital proof of age, which remains optional
Fed urges Budget boost for policing and Trading Standards
The call came as part of the Fed's submission ahead of the Budget, due to take place on 28 October
Symbols and independents return to growth after months of decline
Despite the return to growth, the channel continued to underperform the wider grocery market
Retailers ‘sitting ducks’ for illicit tobacco criminals
A Panel discussion on the illicit tobacco trade recently took place, hosted by The Times, The Sunday Times and JTI