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InterviewAmex: Why stores still have a future in the age of AI shopping
To understand how AI is disrupting traditional shopping journeys and what retailers must do to remain competitive, Retail Week spoke to Dan Edelman, American Express UK general manager for merchant services.
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OpinionâWalmartâs $1trn valuation shows retailers can make most of pace of tech changeâ
It can be dangerous to get carried away with share prices, but Walmartâs ascent is a testament to successful adaptation, believes George MacDonald
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NewsThe retailers best meeting shopper expectations to be revealed in new digital index
LIVE 2026 will see the launch of the Digital Capability Index, a new collaborative report between Retail Week and The Grocer.
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AnalysisEven as Ocadoâs stock rises at home, are its international ambitions fading away?
Ocado Retail continues to grow at home, but does last weekâs announcement from Sobeys spell the end of the pureplay retailer turned tech providerâs international ambitions?
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NewsAsos speeds up design process with AI tool
Asos has upskilled more than 100 of its designers in generative AI to speed up its production process.
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DataNearly two-thirds of major UK retailer websites had fewer visitors in 2025
Changes in consumer browsing behaviour are wreaking havoc on visitor numbers to retail ecommerce websites, with nearly two-thirds of major UK retailers facing falls in unique visitors last year.
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NewsAmazon confirms thousands of job cuts
Technology retail behemoth Amazon has confirmed the axing of thousands of roles in its latest round of layoffs.
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InterviewQ&A: Music Magpie founder talks AO acquisition and âspectacularâ Timpson partnership
Online consumer electronics retailer Music Magpie has been busy in recent years.
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NewsâJust Eat debuts AI voice assistant for UK customers
Just Eat has launched a new AI voice assistant for UK customers, designed to make ordering on the platform easier.
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AnalysisPartnership update: JD Sportsâ agentic AI collaboration, Morrisons branches into travel, 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.
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AnalysisHow UK consumers shopped with AI over Christmas
AI is not only being harnessed by retailers looking to simplify operations, cut costs and save time, but by consumers who want an easier and improved shopping experience.
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Newsletter
Tech & Digital Briefing: Social media shutdown for under-16s; shoppers want more from loyalty
A potential social media ban for under-16s has been debated for several weeks now, in a move that will impact not just retailers, but the whole country. Australia has taken the leap, and many are debating the pros and cons of this. From a retail standpoint, social commerce is more ...
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NewsAmazon reportedly set to axe thousands more corporate roles
Amazon is set to cut thousands more corporate roles as soon as next week, reports say.
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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