AI watches over retail workers
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AI watches over retail workers

AI transforms retail worker monitoring with video analytics to enhance safety and efficiency in stores with retail ai.

Monika Kruger • Product Launches • August 5, 2026 • 2 min read
Weston bid casts doubt on Boots deal
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Weston bid casts doubt on Boots deal

The £7bn Boots takeover bid faces uncertainty as the Weston family revises terms, casting doubt on the deal’s future.

Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 4, 2026 • 2 min read
Ibotta Partners with 7-Eleven on Discounts
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Ibotta Partners with 7-Eleven on Discounts

Ibotta partners with 7-Eleven on discounts for consumer packaged goods through their app ecosystem, offering deals to over 100 million…

Marie Wagner • Brand Spotlights • August 4, 2026 • 3 min read
EU accuses Temu of obstructing subsidy probe
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EU accuses Temu of obstructing subsidy probe

EU accuses Temu of obstructing subsidy probe into foreign subsidies that distort competition in the internal market.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • August 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Prada revenues rise 16 percent in half
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Prada revenues rise 16 percent in half

Prada revenues rise 16 percent in the first half of 2026 with strong retail sales growth.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • August 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Hermès revenue up 2 percent
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Hermès revenue up 2 percent

Hermès revenue increases by 2 percent driven by France and Japan sales growth with strong performance in the Middle East…

Marie Wagner • Flash Picks • August 2, 2026 • 2 min read
AI Fraud Wave Hits Retailers Hard
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AI Fraud Wave Hits Retailers Hard

AI fraud wave hits retailers hard. Discover how AI-powered scams are personalized and harder to detect, threatening your brand reputation.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • August 1, 2026 • 5 min read
Retail media won’t fix the footfall problem
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Retail media won’t fix the footfall problem

Retail media won't fix the footfall problem facing brick-and-mortar stores. Discover why ad revenue might not solve deeper structural issues.

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • July 31, 2026 • 3 min read
Why Big Retail Deals Often Fail
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Why Big Retail Deals Often Fail

Why big retail deals often fail despite billions in investment. Learn the strategic pitfalls and value-destroying mistakes in retail acquisitions.

Marie Wagner • Buyer Guides • July 31, 2026 • 5 min read
Russia may back Wildberries after drone strikes
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Russia may back Wildberries after drone strikes

Wildberries assistance could arrive as Russia considers state aid after Ukrainian drone strikes damage the retailer's warehouses, threatening e‑commerce operati

Marie Wagner • Trend Alerts • July 30, 2026 • 3 min read