Retail Giants Adjust Work From Home Policies: Ikea, Ocado, Boots, and Morrisons Update Hybrid Working Rules
Ikea and Ocado are increasing their remote work requirements for employees, with Ikea requiring head office staff to work...
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Walmart’s New AI Feature Aids Associates with Language Barriers and Task Management
Walmart is leading the way in integrating generative AI into its retail operations, with over 900,000 workers using the...
Debenhams Group Partners with InPost for Flexible Delivery Options
Debenhams Group partners with InPost to offer customers more convenient parcel collection options across the UK, integrating 10,000 lockers...
Morrisons Reverses Flexible Policy, Orders Head Office Staff to Full Five-Day Week
Morrisons has announced that its head office staff in Bradford must now work five days a week, reversing their...
Oxford Street’s Pedestrianisation: A Step Towards Revitalization
London Mayor Sadiq Khan kicks off plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, aiming to revitalize the iconic shopping destination. This...
Oxford Street Pedestrianisation Approved by Mayor Sadiq Khan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan announces Oxford Street's pedestrianisation plan, citing "overwhelming public and business support." Over two-thirds of respondents...
Retailers Support £2bn Police Funding Boost, Call for Further Action Against Rising Crime
In a recent development, retail trade associations have expressed their support for the £2 billion funding increase allocated to...
Michaels Acquires Joann’s IP and Private Labels Amid Sewing and Fabric Growth
Michaels has acquired Joann's intellectual property and private labels as its customers' interest in sewing grows. The company did...
H&M Payment Systems Crash: Cyber Attack Fears Rise Amid Retail Chaos
H&M shoppers faced payment system issues yesterday, leaving them unable to make purchases in-store. The company is investigating the...
AI Adoption in Retail: Overcoming Challenges and Demonstrating Value
In the fast-paced world of retail, adopting AI is crucial to improve efficiency and customer experiences, but it's not...