Artificial Intelligence
This coverage examines the role of artificial intelligence in the UK retail sector, focusing on how AI shapes customer experience, supply chain optimisation, workforce efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. Reporting highlights practical applications, strategic investments, and emerging technologies, offering insights for retail executives, managers, and professionals exploring innovation and competitive advantage through AI.
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Jul- 2025 -18 JulyClothing & Shoes
Mango H1 turnover jumps 12% to €1.7bn amid global expansion
Mango has reported a 12% rise in turnover to €1.7bn (£1.4bn) in the first half of 2025, as the Spanish fashion company expanded its international footprint and online presence. During the period, the company opened 78 new shops and refurbished an additional 30, taking its global store count to 2,925…
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9 JulySupermarkets
Morrisons launches AI tool to help shoppers find products
Morrisons has reportedly launched a generative AI search tool to help customers locate products in store, according to City AM. Developed in-house using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform and Gemini large language models (LLMs), the feature already handles more than 50,000 daily searches during peak periods. This is said to…
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7 JulyTechnology
Apple’s UK tax bill hits £300m as operating profits clear £1.2bn
Apple has revealed that it paid £304m in corporation tax in the UK for the year ended 28 September 2024, an increase of 62%, as its operating profits cleared £1.2bn for the first time. In accounts filed with Companies House, the technology giant revealed that its operating profit increased from…
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2 JulyLuxury Goods
Oakley Capital acquires Smythson of Bond Street
Oakley Capital has officially acquired Smythson of Bond Street, Fornasetti and Fabbrica Pelleterie Milano (FPM) for an undisclosed amount through its investment vehicle Iconic BrandCo, expanding its portfolio of luxury heritage brands. The three brands join existing holdings Alessi, Globe-Trotter and Connolly in Iconic BrandCo, which was launched in 2020…
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Jun- 2025 -17 JuneTechnology
Sainsbury’s unveils new unified retail media platform
Sainsbury’s retail media arm, Nectar360, is preparing to launch a new unified platform to support brands and agencies with omni-channel campaign planning and measurement. The proprietary system, Nectar360 Pollen, is being developed in-house by Sainsbury’s and Nectar360 in collaboration with partner brands and agencies. It is scheduled to go live…
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11 JuneClothing & Shoes
Debenhams Group adopts AI for real-time pricing across brands
Debenhams Group has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) technology across its brands to automate product pricing and promotions in real time. The news follows the retailer’s partnership with AI platform Peak to replace manual pricing with automated, data-driven processes. The rollout will cover thousands of stock keeping units (SKUs) across its…
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May- 2025 -16 MayComment
The most sought-after jobs in British retail in 2025
By 2025, the British retail landscape is a mysterious blend of shuttered doors, mass sackings, and a thriving ecosystem of creativity and new career opportunities which can be home-grown. While the closure of thousands of stores and the whole transformation of the high streets made it look like the retail…
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8 MayFeatures
What do supermarkets stand to gain from hosting parcel lockers?
Parcel lockers are everywhere now – outside supermarkets, in petrol stations, by train lines – and the numbers back this up. According to recent data from Statista, in 2023, 40% of UK adults used them. The year before, it was 30%. A decade ago, it was barely half of that.…
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Dec- 2024 -20 DecemberFeatures
Lex Deak on how Basket is revolutionising e-commerce and reshaping consumer habits
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, few ideas seem destined to stand the test of time. Yet Lex Deak, the founder of Basket, may have cracked the code. A self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur,” Deak’s innovative app is designed to make online shopping more intuitive, efficient, and personal. In a candid conversation,…
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13 DecemberAdvice
Plinc’s Stuart Russell on AI and personalised retail marketing
In an era of constant transformation, staying relevant to customers while achieving business objectives is no small feat for retailers. Stuart Russell, chief strategy officer at Plinc, has built a career solving this puzzle. His experience in customer marketing spans over two decades, touching industries as diverse as gaming, travel,…
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