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Jobs cull in UK retail industry set to continue in 2026
The UK retails industry continued to bleed jobs last year and the cull is not expected to abate in 2026. According to the Centre for Retail Research, the final tally by the end of 2025 is 17,349 store closures and 201,953 redundancies. In the first…
The AI platform shift and the opportunity ahead for retail
Your browser does not support the audio element. Listen to article [[duration]] minutes It's a really dynamic moment for every industry, especially retail. That's due in part to the AI era we're in. We've been partnering with retailers and helping…
Facial-recognition tech quietly installed in US retailers raises alarm
American shoppers wander the aisles every day thinking about dinner, deals and whether the kids will eat broccoli this week. They do not think they are being watched. But they are. Welcome to the new grocery store - bright, friendly, packed with…
New tech and tools for retailers to succeed in an agentic shopping era
The pace of innovation in retail is incredible, and agentic commerce — where AI completes tasks on people's behalf — is evolving from a concept to reality. Last year, we introduced agentic tools for shoppers and made agent-led…
Google and Walmart Join Forces to Shape the Future of Retail
Google's and Walmart's leaders are both betting the future of retail on AI and technologies like drone delivery. Google CEO Sundar Pichai and incoming Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner — who will become the company's next CEO in February —…
Deutsche Bank's $2.5 Billion India Retail Assets Draw Final Bids
Deutsche Bank AG 's India retail assets and wealth management have drawn binding bids from Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. and Federal Bank Ltd., according to people familiar with the matter, as the local lenders pounce on opportunities from foreign…
Rebel promotions dampen record Super Retail sales
Super Retail Group's first-half profits have fallen short of market expectations after they were dragged down by more discounting and promotions, particularly at its Rebel Sport stores. New group chief executive Paul Bradshaw said although the…
'Online Shopping In Future Will Be AI-Driven': Sundar Pichai As Google Partners With Global Retailers
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the launch of the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), saying that artificial intelligence (AI) agents will play a major role in the way people shop in the near future. In a social media post, Pichai said…
'November has become critical': Latest retail sales data revealed
Retail turnover rose across the country in November, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). In 2025, retailers saw turnover rise by $2.5 billion from November 2024, a 7 per cent increase. The Australian Retailers…
Retail leaders at Target, Lowe's and more on the AI investments they're plotting for 2026
New artificial intelligence tools are poised to reshape the retail industry, but brands and retailers are still trying to identify the right playbook for incorporating this emerging technology into their business. Surveys conducted in the months…
Retail chain Yoyoso placed into liquidation
By Susan Edmunds of RNZ Retail chain Yoyoso has been placed into liquidation owing millions of dollars, and liquidators say it is unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back. The Yoyoso group includes the retail brands Yoyoso, Miniso and…
Tech and retail back a new AI shopping standard at NRF 2026
Google and Shopify, along with retailers, unveiled a new standard to help AI autonomously complete purchases across different shopping platforms. Why it matters: AI is getting better at helping people shop — and it's already influencing…
Stunned' mum hit with 17-hour parking fine after '10 minutes' at retail park
A Nottingham mum claims she was left 'stunned' after receiving a parking ticket for allegedly staying at a retail park for almost 18 hours, despite only nipping in for 10 minutes. Nikita Betton discovered the parking charge notice in her letterbox…
Arkansas Banks and Retailers Prepare for a Penny-Free Future
Retailers and banks are figuring out how to navigate a world with fewer pennies. In February, President Donald Trump directed Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to stop producing new pennies, saying it was wasteful to continue minting pennies…
Google adds in-chat shopping to Gemini with Walmart, retailers
Google has said it is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant. An instant checkout function will…
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