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Closing the Loophole: A Fairer Future for Domestic Retail . By Riad Beladi
The announcement that the government will close the import duty loophole for low-value parcels marks a turning point in the ongoing debate over fairness in modern retail. For years, international online platforms have operated...
ECS Global Inc. Sets a New Benchmark in Retail Communication Efficiency with ECS5 Media Suite
International Supermarket News is pleased to highlight ECS Global Inc., an international organisation transforming the way retailers communicate with customers across every touchpoint. With its advanced ECS5 Media Suite, the company empowers retailers to...
Registrations open for Retail Technology Show, as retail’s flagship event prepares to deliver a disco of digital transformation at RTS 2026
RTS returns with a new disco theme, bringing the funk, flair and future of retail to life, on 22 & 23 April 2026 at London’s ExCeL Retailers can unlock the innovation they need to...
Trust on the line as UK shoppers demand one price, everywhere
New Pricer research reveals 79% of consumers link loyalty directly to price consistency 72% assume frequent price changes mean prices are only going up UK shoppers are taking a hard line on price fairness,...
UK Retail Sales Cool in October, but Foundations for a Stronger 2026 Are Forming
Retail activity in the United Kingdom softened in October, marking a pause in momentum just as the sector enters its most critical period of the year. Sales volumes fell across most categories, with household-goods...
New AI-Driven Models Offer Breakthroughs in Fresh-Food Pricing and Waste Reduction
A new generation of AI models is transforming how retailers manage perishable goods. By combining neural networks with optimisation techniques, these systems can forecast demand more accurately and adjust prices dynamically to reduce waste...
AI Shopping Agents Poised to Transform Online Grocery Behaviour
Artificial intelligence shopping assistants are moving rapidly from concept to reality, bringing automation to everyday purchasing decisions. These agents can assemble a grocery order, compare prices, suggest meal plans, or trigger re-purchases based on...
Real-Time Pricing Becomes a Strategic Pillar as Retailers Advance Shelf Technology
A wave of investment in smart shelf technologies is reshaping the way retailers manage pricing and availability. Electronic shelf labels combined with real-time inventory systems enable retailers to adjust prices dynamically while ensuring better...
Ethical Concerns Rise Over “Surveillance Pricing” in Retail
As retailers harness more data-driven tools, concerns have emerged surrounding so-called “surveillance pricing”, in which algorithms adjust prices based on personal data or inferred consumer behaviour. While retailers argue that dynamic pricing allows greater...
Lidl Targets 50 New Stores in Spain as Discounter Momentum Builds
Lidl’s growth trajectory in Spain shows no sign of slowing, with the company announcing plans to open around 50 new stores across the country in 2025. Spain has become one of Lidl’s fastest-growing European...