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Asos customers told online retailer 'hacked' in phone alert
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Staffordshire retailer raises concerns over Vape Product Duty
A store manager has raised concerns that customers will be pushed to higher strength products due to the new Vape Product Duty. Government guidance states that a duty of 22 pence per millilitre of vape liquid bought will now be added, whether the…
Mars predicts a future of automated and immersive retail
With AI agents expected to reorder pantry staples automatically, Mars argues that brands will increasingly compete for consumer attention through immersive retail environments that encourage discovery, engagement and trial.
ASOS customers got an ominous notification this morning. Here's what the retailer is telling users.
Some ASOS shoppers opened their phones Tuesday morning to find a troubling notification declaring 'ASOS HACKED.' 'Dear ASOS DPO and IT, we have fully compromised the Snowflake instance,' a notification from the fast-fashion retailer said, according…
Vape Product Duty 'could push stronger alternatives' - Hanley retailer
A store manager has raised concerns that customers will be pushed to higher strength products due to the new Vape Product Duty. Government guidance states that a duty of 22 pence per millilitre of vape liquid bought will now be added, whether the…
Asos customers told online retailer 'hacked' in phone alert
Thousands of Asos customers have been sent a phone alert saying the retailer has been hacked. Customers received a mobile app notification on Tuesday, titled “Asos hacked”, which directed them to a Telegram account. The message read:…
California Governor Signs Off on Bill Granting Retailers Easier, Speedier Permits for Storefront Improvements
California Governor Gavin Newsom this week signed off on AB 1693, a bill that promises to give brick-and-mortar retailers quicker access to permits for improvements to their storefronts, a provision he believes will make it easier—and more…
From Store Cameras To SOPs: Where AI Is Creating New Efficiencies In Retail
The role of Artificial Intelligence in retail is expanding beyond online recommendations and automated customer service. Physical stores are also beginning to use AI to address some of their most practical challenges, including security, customer…
Stranded shark draws a million visitors in South Korea, boosts retail
A marooned 3m-long shark in South Korea has drawn more than a million visitors to the coastal city of Busan, boosting local retail sales and triggering a trademark war as the authorities rush to stop opportunistic vendors from cashing in on the…
Want to buy GCash shares? How retail investors can join the IPO
MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos can now buy into GCash before it officially makes its Philippine Stock Exchange debut, with the public offer period starting Tuesday, October 6. One of the easiest routes is through GStocks PH inside the GCash…
Just 11% of Retailers Measure Embedded Finance Success by ROI
The PYMNTS Intelligence report “ Retailers Expand Embedded Finance to Unlock Control and Customization ” found in November 2025 that just 11% of retailers gauged embedded finance success in terms of return on investment, even as most…
Philips to double air fryers retail outlets with an eye on smaller cities
Philips, a market leader in home appliances, plans to double its retail outlets for air fryers to 20,000 with an eye to focus on growing demand in smaller cities. As the adoption of air fryers grows beyond metros into tier-III and IV towns, Philips…
Digital channels account for 92% of Pakistan's retail payments in FY26
By Muhammad Mahmood |Oct 07, 2026 |Updated 14 minutes ago ISLAMABAD – Digital channels accounted for 92 percent of Pakistan's retail payment transactions during fiscal year 2025-26, up from 88% a year earlier, highlighting the rapid shift…
Timberline Homes buy will push Champion deeper into retail
Champion Homes built its business largely by selling through independent retailers. More recently, the company has taken to buying them. On Monday, the manufactured homebuilder announced it will acquire Timberline Homes for an undisclosed price…
GameStop & Other Third Party Retailers Jack Up The Price of Used PS5 Pro Consoles
The Grand Theft Auto 6 effect is very real, plus Rampocalypse and Donald Trump's blatant use of tariffs, making it very difficult for gamers to get their hands on the PS5 Pro console. Now that challenge has become even greater after GameStop and…
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