1 in 4 dollars spent on AI goes to waste
More than half of businesses lack a dedicated owner for AI costs, which can lead to overspend, according to a Harness report.
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5 ways retailers are tackling the UK’s growing tech waste problem
Retailers across the UK are taking a bigger role in what happens to unwanted phones, laptops, cables and electrical goods once customers decide they have had enough of them. The…
Europe's Heatwave Is Stress-Testing Supermarket 'Natural' Refrigeration...And It’s Failing
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.
Europe's Heatwave Is Stress-Testing Supermarket 'Natural' Refrigeration
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.
Europe’s Heatwave Is Testing Supermarket Refrigeration Resilience
As supermarkets battle cooling failures and product losses, refrigerant selection is emerging as a critical factor in operational resilience.
Sensodyne Maker Haleon Reaffirms Targets On US And Emerging Markets Growth
Haleon beats sales expectations in North America as emerging-market demand strengthens, backing its reaffirmed financial outlook.
Walmart Reports 1.9% Q2 Revenue Growth In Mexico And Central America
Walmex reported a 1.9% increase in consolidated revenue for the second quarter of 2026, to 249.2 billion pesos (€12.5 billion).
EssilorLuxottica doubles sales of AI glasses
EssilorLuxottica saw faster growth in the second quarter, driven by the strong rise of smart glasses equipped with artificial intelligence. Sales in this product category nearly…
Chapel Down posts strong first-half results
English winemaker Chapel Down has reported strong results for the six-month period ended on 30 June 2026, which was significantly ahead of the prior year’s earnings. The business…
Procter & Gamble is treading water
Cheaper store brands are giving Procter & Gamble a hard time. The American multinational is seeing that demand for its branded products remains below par: this isn't the first…
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[In the picture] Instacart’s smart shopping cart makes its UK debut
Morrisons is the first British retailer to start using the AI-powered Caper shopping carts from the American company Instacart. These carts promise to bring the convenience of…
Sigh of relief at Kering: Gucci on track for a (fragile) recovery
Kering finally returned to growth in the second quarter. Its flagship brand, Gucci, was still contracting, but managed to significantly slow the decline, thanks mainly to US…