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Supermarkets Face Rising Prices as Trump’s Tariff Plan Looms
The retail industry is bracing for impact as former President Donald Trump promises to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China on his first day back in office, should he secure the presidency....
Black Friday footfall expected to rise +2%, as discounts unlock pent-up spending from bargain-focused, post-payday shoppers – RetailNext
UK shopper traffic is expected to rise +2% year-on-year on Black Friday (29 November 2024), according to RetailNext’s data With Black Friday falling after payday in 2024 – a week later than 2023 –retailer...
Order’s up! Fresho secures $17M Series B to transform fresh food wholesale with AI-powered ordering platform
Fresh food technology pioneer secures oversubscribed round to accelerate AI innovation and US expansion, having processed over 30 million orders to date Every night, thousands of fresh food wholesalers work through the early hours...
BP renews UK partnership with Retail Insight to fight food waste and deliver customer value via its WasteInsight solution
Global oil and gas company and forecourt retailer, BP, has renewed its partnership with Retail Insight, the leading provider of in-store execution software, for an additional three years in the UK, as it continues...
Amazon Workers in 20 Countries Plan Black Friday Protests and Strikes
By James Taylor Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce retailer, faces coordinated protests and strikes by workers and their representatives across 20 countries on Black Friday. The demonstrations aim to highlight grievances related to workers’...
EY Holiday shopping survey: Festive shopping starts early this year, but UK consumers worry about how to finance their purchases
46% of consumers started festive shopping before November to help spread the cost Affordability remains a key concern for many as 53% of consumers worry about how they will afford the festive season EY...
FTC Succeeds in Blocking Kroger-Albertsons Merger, Thousands of Jobs Could Be at Risk
The proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger has been hailed as a transformative moment for the grocery industry in the United States. If approved, it could reshape the competitive landscape of retail grocery chains for decades to...
Safia Boutella: The Star Who Rose from Bab El Oued to Global Fame
Safia Boutella is a name that resonates with grace, talent, and an unwavering determination to shine. Born in the heart of Algiers, in the vibrant neighbourhood of Bab El Oued, Safia’s journey from her...
The Retail Technology Every Supermarket Should Adopt in 2025
As we step into 2025, the retail landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Supermarkets, facing increasing competition and ever-demanding consumers, are adopting cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, security, and customer experience. Here...
John Lewis Does It Again: The Christmas 2024 Advert That Captured Everyone’s Hearts
Christmas has officially begun in the UK with the release of John Lewis’s highly anticipated 2024 Christmas advert. Known for its ability to tug at the nation’s heartstrings, this year’s masterpiece has once again...