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Retail rewired: Why human-centred retail is the priority for 2026
As retailers across Australia and New Zealand head into the new year, AI, automation and data continue to reshape the retail value chain, However, new research shows that leaders are doubling down on something far more enduring: Human connection.
Major retailer announces expansion creating 600 jobs
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Superdrug has announced plans to open 30 new stores across the UK this year, creating approximately 600 jobs. The health and beauty chain, which currently operates over 780 shops, is reinforcing…
How shopping chatbots might transform retail | FT Tech
Is this the future of onling shopping? Google search is making way for AI agents that offer a hyper-personalised experience
Former Woolworths executive to become CEO of US retailer Kroger
Greg Foran, the former chief executive of Air New Zealand and ex-Woolworths executive, is set to be named the head of US retailing giant Kroger. The grocery chain, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of $US43…
Locals gutted as shoe retail giant shuts store in UK city
The closure of the store is a blow to locals in the city (file image) Locals in a UK seaside city have been sharing their disappointment as a shoe shop closed its doors for the final time. Footwear giant Pavers, which has more than 160 stores…
More than 100 jobs lost as Scottish fashion retailer slumps into administration
Staff have been cut across the company's head office in Glasgow and distribution centre in Bellshill following the appointment of Alistair McAlinden and Geoff Jacobs from Interpath as joint administrators to Orion Retail, Tarak International and…
Retail tycoon to axe huge store in one of Scotland's largest shopping centres
The news of the closure of the 8,000-square-foot shop comes after the mogul purchased a rival shopping centre and the moves feature in my look at business last month. I wrote that Mike Ashley's Flannels is to quit Silverburn Shopping Centre next…
Retail spending cools in December as consumers pull back after Black Friday
Retail spending grew more slowly in December after a surge in November, as consumers put the brakes on purchases after major sales periods such as Black Friday. According to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), household…
Major UK retailer plunges into administration - closing all shops
GAME was one of the most successful gaming stores, having survived when others had fallen (stock) High street retailer GAME is poised to shut its final standalone shops following substantial financial losses. The decision follows the video game…
Say goodbye to Aldi store after discount retail giant confirms Spring shutdown
ALDI has announced that after careful consideration one of its much-loved stores will close down. The discount retail giant confirmed its West Allis location at 1712 S. 108th St. will close for the final time. Your info will be used in accordance…
Final hours until Chinese home improvement retailer opens first-ever US store
A POPULAR Chinese home improvement chain is opening its first-ever store in the United States in February. Shoppers only have to wait a few more hours before they can start heading to the store in a prominent state. Your info will be used in…
Wall Street wants to let investors in on private markets. Should they take the invitation?
A lot of people are about to get rich from OpenAI's expected IPO. You probably won't be one of them. By the time Sam Altman's juggernaut finally trades in public markets, it's expected to already rank among the most valuable companies on the…
Why retailers rarely use 'Super Bowl'
The Super Bowl isn't just the biggest game in sports, it's also a major driver of commercial sales. Yet many retailers avoid saying its name at all. With “Super Bowl” tightly protected as a trademark, brands must find creative ways to…
Best Retail Stocks To Keep An Eye On - February 8th
Amazon's Earnings Miss Was Small, But the Market's Message Wasn't Amazon.com, Walmart, and Booking are the three Retail stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Retail stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that…
Perfect storm' as vacancy rates rise at St Marks in Lincoln
The owners of a shopping centre in Lincoln say they are continuing to see vacancy rates increase. St Marks Shopping Centre, built on the site of a former railway station, has seen a number of major retailers including Debenhams, Argos and…
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