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Unilever and Google Cloud Forge Strategic AI Partnership to Transform Marketing Intelligence
Consumer goods giant Unilever has unveiled a significant new collaboration with Google Cloud designed to modernise how the company conducts marketing, measures campaign success and connects with customers in an increasingly AI‑driven world. At...
John Lewis Partnership announces £180m pay investment
Hourly shop floor pay rises 6.9%: equivalent to £1,600 a year for full time frontline Partners Nearly 90% voluntary: driven by desire to invest in Partners, beyond the requirements of the National Minimum Wage...
Festive Knits, Big Hearts: Christmas Jumper Day 2025 Unites Communities Across Britain and Ireland
Christmas Jumper Day 2025 is gearing up to be one of the brightest, boldest and most heartfelt celebrations of the season, as families, schools, workplaces and entire neighbourhoods across the UK and Ireland prepare...
Where Would Riad Beladi Prefer to Work: Algeria, the USA or the UK?
When asked where he prefers to work in his role as an analyst and international marketing professional, Riad Beladi does not hesitate to look beyond the borders of just one country. His answer reflects...
A Treasury and Fiscal Structure Supporting National Stability
Algeria maintained a fully functioning treasury supported by an organised tax system. Duties were collected on agricultural output, maritime activity and international trade. Customs revenues from major ports strengthened public finances, enabling the state...
Thousands of U.S. Stores Set to Close in 2025 Amid Industry Shakeup
More than 3,700 U.S. retail stores are expected to close their doors in 2025, according to industry analysts, highlighting the growing pressure on brick-and-mortar retailers amid the rise of e-commerce and shifting consumer behaviour....
Tesco UK Launches ‘Zero-Waste’ Stores to Reduce Food Waste
Tesco, one of the United Kingdom’s largest supermarket chains, has unveiled a new initiative to tackle food waste by launching dedicated “Zero-Waste” stores. The announcement, made this week, reflects Tesco’s commitment to sustainability and...
Ikea Food Launches Plant-Based Range in European Supermarkets
Ikea, widely known for its furniture and home goods, is expanding its presence in the grocery sector with a new plant-based food range across European supermarkets. The announcement, made this week, reflects the company’s...
Ahold Delhaize Keeps Growing While Balancing Complexity
Ahold Delhaize continues to prove that scale and diversity can be strengths in the world of retail. The company’s many supermarket banners across Europe and the US are performing well, thanks to a sharp...
Asda Puts Education at the Heart of Its Community Drive
Asda Puts Education at the Heart of Its Community Drive Asda is showing that supermarkets can be more than places to shop. The chain has rolled out an expanded schools programme aimed at inspiring...