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InPost UK hits milestone as it announces installation of 1,000th Tesco parcel locker location

InPost UK reports the installation of its 1,000th Tesco locker location. These provide shoppers with a way to collect, return, and send parcels while integrating into their shopping trips at both large Tesco stores (Extra, Superstore, Petrol) and Tesco convenience stores (Tesco Esso, Tesco Express). The partnership has been live since 2021, with InPost and […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Warm weather sales boost will be wiped out by rising business costs, says Bira

An independent retailers association said this week that its members believe warm weather and forthcoming bank holidays will provide a boost to sales. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) made its comments after data showing increased consumer spending in April, but warned that rising business… This story continues at Warm weather sales boost will be […]
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  1. Department: Food

Bear’s Natural History Museum on-pack promo is back

Bear has announced the return of its partnership with the Natural History Museum in London for a second year running, with an on-pack promotion across its bestselling Bear Yoyos multipacks. The campaign will give families the chance to win tickets to the Museum’s sell-out Dino… This story continues at Bear’s Natural History Museum on-pack promo […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Retail staff offered free training on how to deal with abuse

UK shop workers and delivery drivers can get free training on how to handle retail abuse and violence next month. The charity Retail Trust is running three online sessions in partnership with retail technology provider Sensormatic Solutions to help retail staff deal with soaring levels… This story continues at Retail staff offered free training on […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

A UK retail cyberattack campaign is headed to the US, researcher warns

​[[“value”:” A cybercrime gang believed to be responsible for three recent cyberattacks on U.K. retailers has turned its attention toward the U.S. and has compromised multiple targets in the sector, according to researchers from Google Threat Intelligence Group and Google subsidiary Mandiant.  Researchers said the same threat actors linked to attacks against U.K. companies are […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

InPost financial results show profitability uplift and market share gains

InPost Group has reported a set of strong first quarter financial results and accelerated expansion of its out-of-home delivery network. In the UK & Ireland, InPost continues to invest in scaling its network to support future volume acceleration and that strategy is delivering strong results.… This story continues at InPost financial results show profitability uplift […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

What the future holds in store | Review: Talking Retail Live

Convenience retailers from across the UK gathered at London’s Kia Oval on 27 March to gain valuable insights from, and to network with, industry experts and peers at the inaugural Talking Retail Live conference. Key industry issues and developments were discussed throughout the day, including… This story continues at What the future holds in store […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Marks and Spencer advises customer caution as retailer provides update on devastating cyber attack

Jayne Wall, who looks after customer service at M&S. has emailed customers with an update on the cyber attack that happened some three weeks ago and has left the retailer struggling to get services back to normal, with online orders still suspended and many store shelves empty. In the email, she says: “I am sure […]
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Quaker Oats named official partner of Team GB

Quaker Oats has announced its new role as the Official Partner of Team GB. The four-year partnership will see Quaker Oats supporting British athletes on their journey to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. As an official… This story continues at Quaker Oats named official partner of […]
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Retailers see April sales rise but brace themselves for new costs

UK total retail sales increased by 7% year on year in April, against a decline of 4% in April 2024, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. This was above the 3-month average growth of 2.9% and above the 12-month average growth of 1.4%. For… This story continues at Retailers see April sales rise but […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

iDen2 Expands Leadership Team With Key Hires Across Identity, Product, and Growth

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — iDen2, the company building the future of digital identity infrastructure, today announced the addition of three senior leaders to its team: Marius Scurtescu, Rodolfo Ergueta, and Erika Hakala. The hires come as iDen2 enters a new phase of product development and market expansion, following continued momentum across partnerships and engineering. Each […]
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  1. International

Snappy Shopper partners with Purpl to offer disability discount

Convenience store delivery platform Snappy Shopper has announced an exclusive partnership with disability discount platform Purpl to launch a new initiative aimed at easing the cost of living for millions of disabled people across the UK. Through the collaboration, eligible Purpl members will receive a… This story continues at Snappy Shopper partners with Purpl to […]
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  1. International

New SKE vape range: more details revealed

Global vape brand SKE has released further details of its new product line-up for the UK, which comes ahead of the ban on disposable devices coming into force next month (June). The range includes eight new devices spanning pod systems, refillables and advanced reusables. The… This story continues at New SKE vape range: more details […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Action on Salt warns of ready meal ‘crisis’

New research from Action on Salt, based at Queen Mary University of London, reveals that shops are selling “worryingly salty ready meals” – with calls mounting for urgent government action to improve the nutritional quality of foods. In what it describes as the most extensive… This story continues at Action on Salt warns of ready […]
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  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)

The Evolution of Sustainability: From Green Claims to Eco-Specific

Uncover the evolving landscape of sustainability in advertising. This Marketing Intelligence analysis article dissects nearly 320,000 food, drink, and beauty ads launched between 2019 and 2024, zeroing in on how sustainability claims are being used. Get targeted insights into this crucial CPG communication strategy. Eager to learn more? Download your free copy of the full […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

B&Q enlists BrandSwap for retail media move as retailer adds post-checkout rewards at DIY.com

BrandSwap has been appointed by home improvement retailer B&Q to deliver post-checkout rewards to shoppers at diy.com.  B&Q will use the firm’s advertiser network and retail media platform to add exclusive rewards from brand partners such as Apple, Sky, and The AA to its order confirmation page. The initiative will tap BrandSwap’s real-time relevance capabilities, […]
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  1. Operations & Supply Chain

Monster retailer support initiative returns for fifth year

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and the Monster Energy Co. have relaunched their SalesSupercharged.co.uk convenience retailer support initiative for a fifth year, helping independent convenience retailers make the most of the ever-growing energy drinks sales opportunity – with chances to win epic prizes. Live now, the… This story continues at Monster retailer support initiative returns for […]
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  1. CPG: HBC

Foster’s introduces ‘Proudly Aussie’ rebrand

Heineken UK is launching a new look for Foster’s (3.7% ABV) and Foster’s Proper Shandy (3.0% ABV). Rolling out across the grocery, wholesale and convenience channels from May, the rebrand pays homage to its Aussie roots. The reenergised visual identity for Foster’s aims to reaffirm… This story continues at Foster’s introduces ‘Proudly Aussie’ rebrand Or […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

How will online retail deliver 2025?

Online and omnichannel retailers armed with a deeper understanding of shifting consumer behaviour will be well equipped to serve and retain their customers through the all-important delivery and post-purchase phases, explains Rory O’Connor, founder and CEO of delivery management and post-purchase experience software provider, Scurri. The past twelve months have delivered diverging trends in shopper behaviour […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Tesco F&F online – the good, the bad, and the glitchy: our most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Marks and Spencer, PoundFun, H&M Group, Centra, Carrefour Belgium, StrongPoint, THG Ingenuity, Asda, LIveRamp, and Amazon. Marks and Spencer lacked business continuity plan amid ongoing cyber attack chaos, M&S insider claims An M&S insider has talked to Sky News about […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications?

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […]
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  1. Data & Insights

ShopAi claims world first integrated AI video conferencing platform with real-time translation and intelligence

ShopAi has announced the launch of its video conferencing system, integrating real-time multilingual translation, dual AI assistance, and dynamic data visualisation, all within its web-based SAAS platform. This builds on its conversational AI platform. “Business has always been global, but effective communication hasn’t,” says Ilann Hepworth, CEO at ShopAi and former Jisp Managing Director. “Our […]
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  1. Data & Insights

April footfall figures encouraging, says MRI

Retail footfall rose by 4.3% in April compared with last year, according to the latest survey from MRI Software. Month on month, footfall rose for the third consecutive month by 3.8% in all UK retail destinations, which MRI described as encouraging. Weekday footfall in April… This story continues at April footfall figures encouraging, says MRI […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Alquist wraps Walmart Alabama Supercenter expansion project as it taps 3D construction technology

Walmart and Alquist have announced the completion of a second 3D Concrete Print (3DCP) project at the US retail giant’s Owens Cross Roads, Ala., Supercenter. In Alabama, the five-person Alquist team, utilising two 3DCP systems, printed the 16 foot high walls on the Pickup expansion in 75 hours during seven operational days, which, the company […]
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  1. CPG & FMCG

Molly-Mae Hague fronts Persil and Comfort ads

Unilever is set to grow the sensitive laundry care segment with the launch of its Pure Heaven Scent collection from Persil and Comfort. The marketing campaign to support the launch is being fronted by Molly-Mae Hague. Nathan Palmer, marketing director Laundry UK & Ireland at… This story continues at Molly-Mae Hague fronts Persil and Comfort […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Secret Shopper: F&F finally goes back online as Tesco nails the fashion but fumbles the website experience

Anyone who knows me in real life, the person behind RTIH’s Secret Shopper alias, knows I am unapologetically obsessed with F&F at Tesco. Their clothing range has come into its own over the past year or so, quietly stepping up its game and becoming one of the most stylish high street offerings out there. And […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Pinterest Enhances and Refines Visual Search Tools

Realizing that it’s often difficult to find the right words to describe a look or a specific “vibe,” Pinterest has enhanced its search capabilities by allowing users to start their searches using images rather than words. Currently available for women’s fashion content across the U.S., Canada and the UK, Pinterest plans to expand the functionality […]
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  1. International

Independent retail body welcomes interest rate cut

Independent retailers association Bira has welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a “much-needed boost” for the retail sector during challenging economic times. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), which represents thousands of independent businesses across the… This story continues at Independent retail body welcomes interest rate […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Survey indicates 61% of disposable vape users would buy illegal products after ban

A new consumer survey commissioned by UK vape retailer Evapo reveals a growing concern that the imminent disposable vape ban, commencing 1 June, and government plans to significantly increase vape taxes, could trigger a surge in illicit vaping products. According to the survey, 61% of… This story continues at Survey indicates 61% of disposable vape […]
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  1. International

UK authorities warn of retail-sector risks following cyberattack spree

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. U.K. authorities are urging organizations to remain vigilant following a series of cyberattacks against three leading retail companies, including the famed Harrods department store based in London.  Harrods confirmed it was the target of an attempted hack, which took place days after […]
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Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI

Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […]
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What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications?

Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […]
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Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits

There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […]
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State of the Consumer Report

[Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […]
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