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Tech Firms Are Persuading Retailers to Put A.I. Everywhere
Retail's foray into the world of artificial intelligence has been a free-for-all. It doesn't matter if they're selling $35,000 ostrich leather handbags or chicken feed for 90 cents per pound, companies are trying to figure out how to integrate A.I.
Owner of high street retailer with 140 shops calls in administrators AGAIN
A MAJOR high street chain has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators for the second time in less than two weeks. The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), which is owned by Modella Capital, first issued the notice on January 5. Your info…
Mapped: The 52 suburban tobacco shops shut down in NSW retail raids
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. More than 50 tobacco stores have been shut down in raids targeting the sale of illicit tobacco products in NSW as local councils…
Francesca's Clothing Retailer Closing After 25 Years
It's officially the end of an era for the women's fashion chain Francesca's, which has been selling cozy closet staples and trendy jewelry since 1999. Many reports say that the retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and intends to liquidate…
2026: The Year Retail Stops Searching and Starts Thinking
For the past decade, it seems that while technology has become increasingly advanced, the online shopping experience has remained largely the same: endless scrolling, reviews we don't fully trust and price comparisons that often create more…
Beyond the hype: What three years taught us about retail customer experience
This article was published in 2026 and references a historical event from 2023, included here for context and accuracy. Tension: Retailers invested heavily in digital transformation promises while the persistent human elements of customer…
Retail park chaos as police clamp down at Tesco and McDonald's
Police are looking to clamp down on anti-social behaviour at two retails parks. A dispersal order has been put in place under section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 meaning officers have been handed additional powers…
CDPH Reminds Retailers, Public About Dangers Of Kratom, 7-OH Products
These products, often sold in smoke shops and gas stations, are labeled with terms such as “plant alkaloids” or “alkaloid,” and may be marketed as dietary supplements to address issues such as chronic pain, anxiety and…
High street fears as retailer with 140 shops calls in administrators again
Our high streets could soon be looking even emptier as a leading chain has announced that it's seeking to appoint administrators, its second such announcement within two weeks. The Original Factory Shop (TOFS), whose 140 stores stock everything…
Police swam retail complex near Asda and Iceland over 'stand-off with man
Police have closed off a car park of a retail complex close in Newcastle to an Asda and Iceland stores over a reported stand-off with a man. The major police presence is at the Adelaide Centre in Benwell with videos on social media appearing to…
Retail automation meets the AI era
Retail automation is now in its artificial intelligence era, turning every transaction into a real-time stress test. When millions of shoppers check out simultaneously, even minor delays can escalate into catastrophic losses. But which companies…
India's apparel retail market poised to reach ₹16 lakh crore by FY30: CareEdge
India's apparel retail market is set for a significant expansion over the next five years, with industry size projected to touch nearly ₹16 lakh crore by 2029-30, driven by rising disposable incomes, rapid digitalisation and strong growth in…
Power Finance Corporation NCD Issue: Is It Attractive For Retail Investors?
It is rare for public sector companies to be tapping retail investors and high net worth individuals (HNIs), along with regular institutional players for their non-convertible debentures (NCDs) offering. Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a…
Off-price retailer to get rid of 'all remaining inventory' as shoppers say bye
A BELOVED off-price retailer has confirmed that all of its inventory is selling out fast at a popular location in January. The final sales come ahead of a closure, leaving consumers headed elsewhere for discounted apparel. Your info will be used in…
Retail Watch: Popular mead shop opens in new location in Quakertown with new owners
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Good old mead — a very ancient-sounding drink, right? Especially when we invoke it with old stories like Odin of Asgard or the poem “Beowulf.” “Wine made from honey,” as…
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