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Planning under pressure: beating retail volatilitywith AI
Retail Express’ Ed Betts argues that retailers cannot afford to operate without clarity when data-driven tools are ready to drive next-level business decision-making https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:27:22 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai/


B&Q names Ireland delivery partner
UK home improvement retailer B&Q has selected XPO Logistics as its new home delivery partner in Ireland https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8667/bq-names-ireland-delivery-partner/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8667/bq-names-ireland-delivery-partner/


The Home Depot acquires automation firm
US home improvement retailer The Home Depot has acquired SIMPL Automation which uses advanced engineering and AI technology to help distribution facilities operate faster and more efficiently https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8666/the-home-depot-acquires-automation-firm/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:35:02 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8666/the-home-depot-acquires-automation-firm/


This week at the Retail Technology Show 2026
With the 2026 Retail Technology Show (RTS) starting this Thursday we round up five things you won’t want to miss at the event, which connects retail’s changemakers with tech innovators. https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8665/this-week-at-the-retail-technology-show-2026/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8665/this-week-at-the-retail-technology-show-2026/


Micro hobbies and the new path to purchase
Emily Long, CEO of performance marketing agency Genie Goals, the team behind Life Goals, examines how the rise of micro hobbies is reshaping the way consumers search, engage with brands and ultimately convert. https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8663/micro-hobbies-and-the-new-path-to-purchase/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8663/micro-hobbies-and-the-new-path-to-purchase/


Innovation Line: Technology is maturing with age
As EuroShop celebrated its 60th birthday this February in Düsseldorf, Germany, there was one overarching theme that emerged at the “world’s number one retail trade fair” writes Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8664/innovation-line:-technology-is-maturing-with-age/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8664/innovation-line:-technology-is-maturing-with-age/


Iceland turns to AI for inventory
Frozen food supermarket Iceland will transform the way it manages inventory and replenishment with a new AI partnership https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8662/iceland-turns-to-ai-for-inventory/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8662/iceland-turns-to-ai-for-inventory/


Foot Locker teams with DoorDash
Sports shoe retailer Foot Locker will bring its footwear and apparel brands do the DoorDash marketplace https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8661/foot-locker-teams-with-doordash/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8661/foot-locker-teams-with-doordash/


Gap turns to AI platform
Fashion retailer Gap Inc and its family of brands is to upgrade to a new AI platform from Inspectorio https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8660/gap-turns-to-ai-platform/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8660/gap-turns-to-ai-platform/


The Home Depot names new CTO
US home improvement giant The Home Depot has named Franziska Bell as its new chief technology officer https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8659/the-home-depot-names-new-cto/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8659/the-home-depot-names-new-cto/


Walmart Mexico expands ESL partnership
Walmart de México y Centroamérica is expanding its collaboration with AI digitisation company Vusion https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8658/walmart-mexico-expands-esl-partnership/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8658/walmart-mexico-expands-esl-partnership/


Superdry in SEO partnership
Fashion brand Superdry & Co has appointed Verde Digital as its new SEO agency following its recent rebrand https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8657/superdry-in-seo-partnership/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8657/superdry-in-seo-partnership/


Scotmid Co-op completes rollout of assisted checkout solution
Scotmid Co-op has completed the rollout of assisted checkout solution from 4POS, enhancing CX, streamlining operations and future-proofing its store estate https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8656/scotmid-co-op-completes-rollout-of-assisted-checkout-solution/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8656/scotmid-co-op-completes-rollout-of-assisted-checkout-solution/


Happy Easter
Everyone at Retail Technology would like to wish all celebrating a very Happy Easter. https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8655/happy-easter/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8655/happy-easter/


Sephora brings app to ChatGPT
Beauty retailer Sephora has announced a new AI-enhanced consumer experience with the launch of its app in ChatGPT https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8654/sephora-brings-app-to-chatgpt/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8654/sephora-brings-app-to-chatgpt/


Puma to launch AI concierge
Sportswear giant Puma has announced a new AI store concierge for its running products https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8653/puma-to-launch-ai-concierge/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8653/puma-to-launch-ai-concierge/


David’s Bridal names new CTO
Wedding items retailer David’s Bridal has named Scott Saeger its chief technology officer https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8652/davidas-bridal-names-new-cto/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0100 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8652/davidas-bridal-names-new-cto/


Opera singing with new innovation
Opera Beds has unveiling two brand-new adjustable innovative beds https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8651/opera-singing-with-new-innovation/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8651/opera-singing-with-new-innovation/


Russell Hobbs gets steamy on social
Home appliance brand Russell Hobbs has launched a new social-first branded entertainment series created to spotlight its Midnight Collection fabric care range https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8648/russell-hobbs-gets-steamy-on-social/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8648/russell-hobbs-gets-steamy-on-social/


Meta signs pop-up shop lease
Tech giant Meta has signed a 10-year lease for its Manhattan Meta Lab NYC store https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8650/meta-signs-pop-up-shop-lease/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:46:55 +0000 https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8668/planning-under-pressure:-beating-retail-volatilitywith-ai//news/8650/meta-signs-pop-up-shop-lease/



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