McCabes goes digital Ireland’s largest pharmacy chain McCabes Pharmacy has revealed a “transformative” digitisation drive has saved the business thousands of staff hours, protected €100,000s of stock, and improved quality and patient care
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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8611/mccabes-goes-digital/
PODCAST: What to look out for in 2026! Author, analyst and publisher Miya Knights gives her take on what to expect from retail technology in 2026!
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Subdued goes bold with global expansion Italian fashion brand Subdued is teaming up with its tech partner for international expansion
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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8610/subdued-goes-bold-with-global-expansion/
Amazon upgrades RFID lanes Amazon has revealed the next generation of its RFID lanes that are portable and can be deployed in hours, not weeks
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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8609/amazon-upgrades-rfid-lanes/
Coach arrives at The Sims Fashion brand Coach is partnering with popular video game series The Sims for in-game items and wearables
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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8608/coach-arrives-at-the-sims/
NRF 2026: Innovations showcase Startups bet on advanced AI commerce foundations, reports Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher, from the New York trade show
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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8607/nrf-2026:-innovations-showcase/
JD Sports embraces AI shopping JD Sports Fashion plc has announced it will enable customers to use AI platforms to search for and purchase sports footwear, apparel and accessories
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NRF 2026: AI development gets practical Technology providers are looking to push AI into retail back offices and stores, but only if retailers fix the plumbing first, writes Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher.
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Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8606/nrf-2026:-ai-development-gets-practical/
NRF 2026: LVMH puts “quiet tech” to work LVMH is using technology to reimagine luxury for the modern consumer without stealing the spotlight from craft, reports Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher
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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:48:15 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8604/nrf-2026:-lvmh-puts-quiet-tech-to-work/
Coat Paints adds AI feature Paint brand Coat Paints has unveiled a new AI-powered colour visualiser
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Walmart adds AI leader to board Walmart has appointed Shishir Mehrotra, the CEO of AI productivity suite Superhuman, to its board of directors
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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8601/walmart-adds-ai-leader-to-board/
Basic DBS checks How digital innovation is changing the application journey
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NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show puts agentic AI centre stage Major retailers and technology vendors set this year’s innovation agenda in New York this week, writes Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher
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United Supermarkets brings back interactive loyalty United Supermarkets in partnership with TCC Global has brought back its “28-Day Challenge” campaign to the United Supermarkets, Albertsons Market, Market Street and Amigos banners
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Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8598/united-supermarkets-brings-back-interactive-loyalty/
UK Retail Innovation Council reveals 2026 agenda The senior leadership forum for innovation in retail exclusively reveals the top priorities and trends its Executive Committee members will explore in early 2026
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8599/uk-retail-innovation-council-reveals-2026-agenda/
e.l.f Beauty launches Roblox game Cosmetics brand e.l.f Beauty has launched a new makeup game Glow Up! On Roblox
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Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8597/elf-beauty-launches-roblox-game/
2025 holiday shopping went AI The 2025 holiday period in the US became the first truly AI-powered shopping season, according to the Liveops 2025 Holiday AI & Customer Service Report
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8596/2025-holiday-shopping-went-ai/
Fyffes campaign goes bananas Banana seller Fyffes has revealed the success of its new consumer brand Trudi’s after the use of video campaigns and digital signage
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Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!//news/8595/fyffes-campaign-goes-bananas/
Zales sparkles with new store concept US jewellery retailer Zales has launched a new next-gen store concept – The Edit
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Currys upgrades payment tech UK tech retailer Currys has announced a new partnership with Stripe to upgrade its payment technology
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