Retail Technology
Cyberattack on Marks & Spencer: Hackers Target CEO in Bold Blackmail Attempt
In a shocking turn of events, British retail giant Marks & Spencer has reportedly been targeted by cybercriminals in a sophisticated cyberattack, with the perpetrators allegedly attempting to blackmail the company’s Chief Executive directly....
Kingfisher Reports Modest Sales Growth Driven by B&Q and Digital Channels
Kingfisher plc has reported a 2.2% increase in Q1 sales, reaching £3.3 billion. Notably, B&Q’s like-for-like sales rose 7.9%, contributing significantly to the group’s overall performance. The UK & Ireland market also experienced a...
Electronic Shelf Labels: Who Is Supplying ESL Technology to Supermarkets?
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are rapidly becoming a vital tool for supermarkets worldwide. As retailers strive to improve pricing accuracy, operational efficiency, and the customer shopping experience, ESLs offer a dynamic solution that allows...
Suresh Kumar – Walmart Retail Technology Buyer. Building Tomorrow’s Supermarkets Today
Suresh Kumar – Walmart Retail Technology Buyer & Global Chief Technology Officer Suresh Kumar is the Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Chief Development Officer (CDO), and Lead Retail Technology Buyer at...
Retail on the Frontline: 184 Million Passwords Leaked in Cyber Wake-Up Call
More than 184 million email addresses, passwords, and account access links have been left exposed in plain text, uncovered in an unprotected database that cuts across tech giants, financial services, and — worryingly —...
AI Gives Programmatic Advertising New Muscle – Why Supermarkets Must Shift from TV to Social-Driven Campaigns
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept for the advertising world — it’s the engine behind a sweeping transformation of programmatic advertising, offering real-time targeting, sharper analytics, and greater efficiency than ever...
Electronic Shelf Labels Are No Longer Optional – Pricer Tops the List as Supermarkets Move to Smarter Pricing
Electronic Shelf Labels Are No Longer Optional – Pricer Tops the List as Supermarkets Move to Smarter Pricing Edited by James Taylor In a time when price accuracy, labour efficiency and digital integration are more...
Navigating the new retail era with AI pricing software
Retail Express’ Ed Betts highlights the importance of a transition to rules-based pricing, and the benefits that retail price optimisation software can bring to retailers struggling to keep up. The ever-changing retail landscape feels...
USA Retail and Supermarkets: The World’s Most High-Tech Sector Investing in Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Customer Experience
The United States is home to some of the world’s most innovative and technologically advanced retailers and supermarket chains. From AI-driven shopping experiences and autonomous stores to cutting-edge cybersecurity systems and data-driven personalisation, the...
UK Supermarkets: Why Investing in Protecting Customer Data Is More Important Than Preventing Shoplifting
Editor: James Taylor As shoplifting incidents rise across the UK, many supermarket chains are pouring millions into anti-theft measures — from facial recognition systems to locked display cases and in-store patrols. But while these...