2026 – Page 4 – Retail Now

UK Retailers only taking up AI after problems begin affecting revenue

28 July 2026 Editor

A new survey from UiPath “The Reaction Gap” analyses research from 500 UK retailers and finds retailers who will win this years’ Golden Quarter won’t be the ones with the most AI, instead, they’ll be […]

M&S is rolling out ten new lower-emission electric trucks as part of Net Zero plans

28 July 2026 Editor

M&S is rolling out ten new lower-emission DAF XD electric trucks across its supply chain logistics fleet, including one first-of-its-kind electric truck as part of its Plan A roadmap to Net Zero by 2040. The […]

Morrisons Daily expands Snappy Shopper delivery partnership

28 July 2026 Editor

Morrisons Daily is extending its partnership with rapid grocery delivery platform Snappy Shopper, bringing hundreds of additional convenience stores across England and Wales onto the service. The latest phase of the rollout will allow more […]

Heatwaves trigger surprise spike in winter comfort foods at Waitrose

27 July 2026 Editor

As the UK faces unprecedented heatwaves, consumer spending reveals an unexpected shift in dining habits. Shoppers are showing clear signs of ‘feta fatigue,’ bypassing traditional summer salads in favour of cold-weather comfort foods – with […]

Families in the North £60 a week worse off than those in the South

27 July 2026 Editor

Figures from Asda’s latest Income Tracker show that families in northern regions continue to have less money left in their pockets after essential spending than those in south, despite average UK household budgets improving year […]

Fashion

Shein considers US price increases after plummeting to first-quarter loss

27 July 2026 Editor

Shein has crashed to a £74m quarterly loss after changes to US import rules drove up operating costs and hit sales in its biggest market. The fast-fashion giant fell into the red during the first […]

England player Noni Madueke fronts campaign for ASOS and adidas

27 July 2026 Editor

ASOS and adidas Originals have unveiled the campaign for their debut menswear collection. The range launches on ASOS on 29 July for ASOS.WORLD members, followed by a general release on 30 July. Arsenal FC footballer […]

Holland & Barrett deploys undercover detectives to tackle shoplifting

27 July 2026 Editor

Health and Wellness brand Holland & Barrett is deploying undercover operatives to high-risk stores to combat rising retail crime. Guided by crime-reporting software Auror, the health retailer targets locations most vulnerable to organized shoplifting. High-value […]

Waitrose to roll out new ‘neighbourhood’ stores as part of £1bn investment

26 July 2026 Editor

Waitrose is planning to roll out a new fleet of neighbourhood-sized stores as part of a £1bn investment plan spanning physical shops, online services, on-demand grocery, and travel retail partnerships. The supermarket said it is […]

Frasers eyes Michael Murray for Hugo Boss top job

26 July 2026 Editor

Frasers Group is reportedly seeking to install its chief executive, Michael Murray, at the helm of Hugo Boss in a bid to tighten its grip on the business. The Sports Direct owner is strongly considering […]