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Two thirds of UK retailers turn to AI as £5billion wage tax rises loom – but 81% are yet to deploy workforce automation
As British retail and hospitality businesses face significant wage and tax rises, many firms recognise the need to improve labour productivity and employee engagement, prompting a growing need for investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
The Visa Pass Controversy – The Hidden Costs of Revolving Credit
In a landmark ruling, Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled against Carrefour’s Visa Pass revolving credit card, citing a lack of transparency in its financial terms. This verdict is not just a legal loss for...
Food Safety and Brand Trust
Food safety scandals can shake even the most well-established brands, and Carrefour is currently facing a major crisis. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) recently issued a warning about salmonella contamination...
Carrefour’s Digital-First Approach – A Sustainable Future or Cost-Cutting Strategy?
Carrefour’s recent announcement that it will cease distributing paper promotional leaflets in Spain as of March 31, 2025, is being hailed as a bold move toward sustainability. The initiative, which aims to reduce paper...
European Grocery Market Set for Promising Growth
A fresh analysis by Savills indicates a bright outlook for Europe’s grocery industry, buoyed by stabilising inflation, improving consumer confidence, and a projected increase in retail sales. Countries like the Czech Republic and Belgium...
French Consumers Turn to Eggs as Red Meat Prices Bite
Faced with rising meat prices, French shoppers are flocking to eggs as a more affordable protein alternative, resulting in supermarket shortages. Despite being Europe’s leading egg producer, France is struggling to keep up with...
Asda Slashes Prices in Bold Bid to Regain Market Share
In an effort to regain ground in the increasingly competitive grocery landscape, Asda has enacted sweeping price cuts on 1,500 essential items, including staple goods like cheese and shampoo. With reductions of up to...
Morrisons Shakes Up Operations with Closures and Price Hikes
Morrisons has announced a significant restructuring move, shutting down 69 locations—52 in-store cafés and 17 supermarkets—resulting in job losses for 365 employees. At the same time, the retailer has discreetly increased prices in its...
Amazon Fresh Closes Richmond Store
Amazon has pulled the plug on its Amazon Fresh store in Richmond, UK, marking a strategic retreat in its high-tech retail experiment. The store, equipped with “Just Walk Out” technology, failed to gain traction...
Sensormatic Solutions showcases innovations to combat shrink and enhance customer experience at Retail Technology Show 2025
Sensormatic Solutions, the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls, will exhibit at the Retail Technology Show (RTS), showcasing its latest innovations, including the SPX Sustainable Labeland Shrink Analyzer expansion. It will also...