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InterviewQ&A: Commerce VP of market strategy on scaling for efficient growth
With Commerce working with retailers such as New Balance, On Running, Muji, and Sports Shoes, Retail Week spoke to its VP of market strategy Al Williams to discuss how retailers can scale and grow, the increasing demand for agentic AI, and why retailers should be mobile-first.
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OpinionâRising screentime concern presents retail opportunity for someâ
A possible social media ban on under-16s is symptomatic of wider concerns about time spent online. A shift away from âpeak screenâ may benefit some retailers, observes George MacDonald
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NewsTesco to trial new technology to curb rise in retail crime
Tesco is set to launch a trial of a new crime reporting platform next week, in a bid to deter shoplifters and keep colleagues and customers safe, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisCurrys boss Baldock looks ahead with confidence after âstrong peak tradingâ
âIf anyone was expecting more gloom today, Iâm afraid we canât provide that because weâre feeling pretty pleased with some strong peak trading and an upgrade in our profit expectations,â Currys chief executive Alex Baldock said this morning.
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NewsCurrys upgrades profit outlook following âvery strongâ Christmas
Currys has upgraded its adjusted group profit guidance, following what its chief executive described as âvery strong trading over peakâ.
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Retail VoiceRetail 2050: How innovation, localism and experience will shape the high street
What will the high street look like in 2050? New research from American Express suggests a future shaped by localism, immersive experiences and seamless convenience. Dan Edelman, Amexâs general manager of merchant services, shares what this means for retailers and consumers alike
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NewsAmazon launches 30-minute delivery pilot in UK
Amazon has launched its new service âAmazon Nowâ, allowing deliveries to be made in 30 minutes or less.
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NewsMusic Magpie teams up with Timpson for instant smartphone trade-ins
Music Magpie is partnering with Timpson to provide consumers with an instant in-store smartphone trade-in service.
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DataData: Grocery shoppers say meh to AI, yeah to loyalty discounts
New research commissioned by Retail Week and The Grocer shows that shoppers are sceptical about AIâs role in online grocery shopping, while over half say points and discounts for loyalty card members are what they value the most when shopping in-store
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AnalysisTest drive: Googleâs virtual fashion try-on tool
Google launched its virtual fashion try-on tool in the UK and India in December, a few months after its US launch, leveraging AI so users can see what apparel items may look like on their bodies
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Supplier InsightThe Gen-AI shopping revolution is here â is your online business ready for it?
Todayâs shoppers are already outsourcing product recommendations to ChatGPT and Gemini before pressing âbuyâ â are your products going to make the cut?
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InterviewQ&A: Optimizely product strategy director on embracing an experimentation mindset
Optimizelyâs product strategy director Tina Nelson speaks to Retail Week about how to take the risk out of test driving a new idea, grounding decisions in data and what she thinks retail CEOs should be investing in this year.
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InterviewKPIs: Edited chief scientist Michael Ross on retailâs âred flagâ metrics
Edited chief retail scientist Michael Ross will be taking to the stage at Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE to unpack why many retailers need to rethink their measurements of success.
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NewsTikTok Shop reports âbest-performingâ Christmas trading yet
Online platform TikTok Shop has reported its best-performing Christmas trading period to date as appetite for discovery commerce continues to grow, Retail Week can reveal.
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Tech & Digital Briefing: Post-Christmas trading, partnership updates, and Nextâs international ambitions
Weâre well and truly in the thick of countless Christmas updates, with more to come in the next couple of weeks as a picture of peak trading performance is now forming. One of the first to report was Next, and in what is a surprise to nobody, the fashion retailer ...
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NewsJD Sports to sell directly through AI platforms
JD Sports is launching into agentic commerce, allowing customers to purchase its products directly through AI platforms, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisLIVE 2026: the five sessions that digital directors canât miss
The LIVE 2026 progamme boasts dozens of sessions led by industry leaders which will dive into the tech, strategies and trends shaping the future of digital within the industry.
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InterviewQ&A: MiQ products and solutions director on cutting through advertising noise
Retail Week spoke to Debbi Rosenthal, senior director of products and solutions at media advertising business MiQ, to discuss what makes a campaign successful, pitfalls to avoid, and the role AI can play.
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NewsSainsburyâs launches AI-focused graduate programme
Sainsburyâs is launching a new graduate programme, which includes a focus on developing skills in artificial intelligence.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Holland & Barrettâs health service tie-up, Waitrose electronic shelf labels, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Weekâs round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.