Retail revolution
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21 Sep
Retail industry most vulnerable to cyber attacks, study finds
The retail industry is the most at risk to cyber threats, according to research by cyber rating company SecurityScorecard.
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19 Sep
Sainsbury’s-Asda merger hinges on how investigator views discount grocers
Sainsbury’s and Asda will be investigated further by the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) for the effect their £15bn merger will have on competition in the UK.
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17 Sep
Amazon data leaks: Has the ecommerce giant fallen foul of GDPR?
Amazon’s integrity is under scrutiny as employees have allegedly been leaking consumer and company data for bribes, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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13 Sep
John Lewis profits down by 99% as the Partnership continues to invest
Profits at the John Lewis Partnership dropped 99% in first six months of this year to £1.2m.
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10 Sep
Alibaba’s Jack Ma to retire: Here is what you need to know about the retail giant
Jack Ma is stepping down from the helm of Chinese e-commerce conglomerate, Alibaba, one of the world’s largest retailers.
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31 Aug
CMA rules on Sainsbury’s-Asda merger / Bachelet becomes Human Rights Commissioner / IFA Berlin gets underway
Good morning, here’s your Friday morning briefing to set you up for the day ahead.
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22 Aug
Superdrug hack highlights the lure of the retail sector for attackers
British beauty chain Superdrug has advised customers of a possible breach of personal data.
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10 Aug
Using consumer-esque retail technology to empower employees
In recent years there has been something of a customer experience ‘arms race’ in the retail sector, driven by retail technology such as click and collect, advanced delivery solutions and new in-store experiences.
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9 Aug
Samsung Unpacked: All the details ahead of the Galaxy Note 9 unveiling
Tech fans are counting down the hours until Samsung reveals the latest smartphone in its range of high-tech products at Samsung Unpacked.
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2 Aug
AI to bring cryptocurrency payments to any online store
An AI-based e-commerce engine dubbed Zwoop has been announced that is designed to transform online shopping through a universal cryptocurrency payments system.
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23 Jul
Is 3D body scanning the future of fashion?
Online clothes buyers have many expectations of their shopping experience, an important one of which is the ability to return ill-fitting garments for free without hassle.
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13 Jul
The UK retail crisis: what’s happened so far in 2018
Soaring temperatures, the World Cup, and royal wedding have boosted the UK’s return to GDP growth, yet the retail crisis continues with more store closures and job losses.
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2 Jul
Retail job losses in UK set to top 20,000 this year – but overall employment has soared
New analysis by the BBC has suggested that retail job losses in the UK could total 22,000.
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28 Jun
Generation Z expects digital personalisation, but that comes at a price
Generation Z — covering those born approximately between 1996 and 2015 — is the first to grow up not knowing a world without the internet.
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27 Jun
Don’t be fooled by the John Lewis profit warning – the company’s approach to innovation is paying off
This morning a John Lewis profit warning grabbed the retail headlines, causing many to assume that the John Lewis Partnership is set to go the same way as many of its department store competitors.
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26 Jun
Bookmakers, supermarkets and pubs are the real winners with UK economy set for a World Cup boost
The United Kingdom economy will see a spending increase by £720m this summer, even if England crash out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Round of 16 stage, according to the Centre for Economic and Business Research.
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21 Jun
Dixons Carphone profits plunge as mobile phone users opt for sim-only deals
Dixons Carphone has reported a 24% drop in profits as mobile phone users hold on to their handsets for longer and opt for sim-only deals.
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20 Jun
The ASOS silk ban reveals the disconnect between veganism and environmentalism – and creates a challenge for brands
The decision to ban several animal products by online retail giant ASOS has been lauded by animal welfare activists, but for environmentalists it is cause for significant concern.
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11 Jun
Poundworld: the latest victim in the decline of the high street?
Discount high street retailer Poundworld has announced that it has gone into administration, putting 5,100 jobs at risk.
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7 Jun
House of Fraser closures 2018: department store to lose half its chain in another blow for the UK high street
In another blow for the British high street, the department store House of Fraser announced today that it plans to close 31 stores – more than half of its UK chain.
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5 Jun
Could smart mirrors change the way we shop?
Once the stuff of science fiction, smart mirrors are now a reality.
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1 Jun
As consumer demands rise, future luxury retail brands must embrace technology to compete
In the future luxury retail will be characterised by “exacting” consumer standards.
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30 May
RBS job cuts: the latest casualty in the move towards automation?
Earlier this month, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) announced that it would be closing 162 branches across England and Wales, resulting in 800 job losses.
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29 May
Why are technology retailers struggling so much on the UK high street?
Dixons Carphone made headlines this morning as its share price dived on the London stock exchange and it lost a fifth of its market capitalisation – dropping to £2.1bn.
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25 May
Tesco Direct the latest casualty as retailers move towards greater automation
Tesco’s decision to close its non-food website Tesco Direct, due the lack of profitability in its online retail business, is the latest move by global retail giants looking to increase efficiency through automation.
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23 May
UK high street stalwart Marks & Spencer admits its website is “too slow” as charges wipe out profits
Marks & Spencer — a British high street fixture for more than 100 years and FTSE 100 constituent since its founding in 1984 — has admitted it must evolve or die.
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17 May
Walmart results: Retail giant still on top, but Amazon is catching up
Walmart is still winning the battle for US retail domination despite increased competition from the likes of Amazon.
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17 May
Ocado shares skyrocket as it announces partnership with Kroger
Ocado shares rocketed on the news that it signed a partnership with the US supermarket chain Kroger.
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10 May
Adidas’s partnership with Kanye West: How its revenue has grown
Adidas recorded a “successful” start to the year with revenue growth of 10% in the first quarter.
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9 May
Walmart-Flipkart deal: Walmart gets a jump start in race for India’s ecommerce market
US retail giant Walmart is shelling out $16 billion for control of Indian ecommerce platform Flipkart in a bid to cash in on India’s fast-growing economy.