Retail AI Forum 2026: Foundations before Ferraris Validify’s Retail AI Forum weighed retailers’ AI appetite against their readiness to deliver it, Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher, discovers.
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8770/retail-ai-forum-2026:-foundations-before-ferraris/
Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8770/retail-ai-forum-2026:-foundations-before-ferraris/
The Entertainer finds new digital partner Toy chain The Entertainer is teaming up with THG Ingenuity to accelerate its digital transformation and find new ways for customers to shop for toys online and in-store
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner/
Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner/
NRF Europe 2026: Domain depth divides retail’s AI contenders The startups and scale-ups showing at Retail’s Big Show Europe converged on a single bet: general-purpose AI models are not enough for retail, Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher, discovers
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8769/nrf-europe-2026:-domain-depth-divides-retails-ai-contenders/
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8769/nrf-europe-2026:-domain-depth-divides-retails-ai-contenders/
NRF Europe 2026: Two roads to retail reinvention Żabka Group and Debenhams used retail’s latest regional technology event to argue opposite routes to reinvention: one rebuilding stores at industrial scale, the other abandoning them, Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher, reports
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8768/nrf-europe-2026:-two-roads-to-retail-reinvention/
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8768/nrf-europe-2026:-two-roads-to-retail-reinvention/
Skechers finds automation partner Lifestyle and footwear brand Skechers has selected KNAPP as technology partner for one of Europe’s largest fashion and footwear automated logistics projects
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8763/skechers-finds-automation-partner/
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8763/skechers-finds-automation-partner/
Rapid returns: mobile underpins in-store loyalty backbone Wi-Fi limitations and looming venue-safety law strengthen the case for in-store cellular coverage, Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher, discovers during a recent webinar
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8766/rapid-returns:-mobile-underpins-in-store-loyalty-backbone/
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:53:34 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8766/rapid-returns:-mobile-underpins-in-store-loyalty-backbone/
The Innovation Line Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD, Toby Pickard on the store that thinks and why the next retail revolution is intelligence
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8765/the-innovation-line/
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8765/the-innovation-line/
NRF Europe 2026: Futurist foresight meets retail AI reality Day one of the second Retail’s Big Show in Europe paired a futurist’s case for radical adaptability with Marks & Spencer’s unvarnished account of a four-year AI transformation, Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher, reports.
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8764/nrf-europe-2026:-futurist-foresight-meets-retail-ai-reality/
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8764/nrf-europe-2026:-futurist-foresight-meets-retail-ai-reality/
Amazon adds ChatGPT option to ads Brands will be able to extend their advertising campaigns into conversational experiences on ChatGPT as part of a new partnership between Amazon and OpenAI
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8762/amazon-adds-chatgpt-option-to-ads/
Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8762/amazon-adds-chatgpt-option-to-ads/
Target launches AI photo search US retail chain Target has launched AI-powered photo search built directly into the Target app
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8761/target-launches-ai-photo-search/
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8761/target-launches-ai-photo-search/
PODCAST: AI and the future of shopping In the latest episode of the Retail Technology podcast Counter Culture, analyst, writer and RT publisher Miya Knights joins host Bruce Ackland to chat agentic AI, forthcoming events and the launch of her new book The Future of Shopping!
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8760/podcast:-ai-and-the-future-of-shopping/
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8760/podcast:-ai-and-the-future-of-shopping/
Dollar General turns to AI US discount retailer Dollar General is implementing AI in partnership with Relex Solutions to coordinate planning across its network
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8759/dollar-general-turns-to-ai/
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8759/dollar-general-turns-to-ai/
You Don’t Need Their Face Daniel Gabay, CEO of Trigo, on retail theft and why facial recognition isn’t the sole solution
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8757/you-donat-need-their-face/
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:08:51 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8757/you-donat-need-their-face/
Tesco signals intent to lead UK agentic commerce The UK grocer has hired an Agentic Director. Retail Slop’s Howard Lake unpacks what this means for retail and the sector, as well as the wider industry at large
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8758/tesco-signals-intent-to-lead-uk-agentic-commerce/
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8758/tesco-signals-intent-to-lead-uk-agentic-commerce/
Sephora to launch on TikTok Shop Beauty retailer Sephora is launching on TikTok Shop in the US on September 19
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8756/sephora-to-launch-on-tiktok-shop/
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8756/sephora-to-launch-on-tiktok-shop/
Williams-Sonoma brings agentic AI to Pottery Barn Housewares retailer Williams-Sonoma has launched a new AI assistant called Otto across its Pottery Barn retail brand
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8755/williams-sonoma-brings-agentic-ai-to-pottery-barn/
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8755/williams-sonoma-brings-agentic-ai-to-pottery-barn/
The retail data trust issue Survey of 4,833 UK and US adults reveals 74% believe retailers collect too much personal data, setting a clear boundary for AI adoption as ThoughtSpot releases its ‘Trust, Tested’ consumer report
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8754/the-retail-data-trust-issue/
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8754/the-retail-data-trust-issue/
Best Buy adds agentic AI Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy has started a phased rollout of its ‘Ask Blue’ AI shopping and support assistant
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8753/best-buy-adds-agentic-ai/
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8753/best-buy-adds-agentic-ai/
Shoezone offers free next day delivery service Affordable footwear retailer shoezone is helping families keep back-to-school costs down with shoes available from £7.99 and a free next-day delivery service
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8752/shoezone-offers-free-next-day-delivery-service/
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8752/shoezone-offers-free-next-day-delivery-service/
Max Factory gets its message across Italian retail chain Max Factory has integrated the Vonage Messages API via WhatsApp and Vonage Conversational Connect to achieve a 100% increase in its active customer user base in one year
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8751/max-factory-gets-its-message-across/
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8767/the-entertainer-finds-new-digital-partner//news/8751/max-factory-gets-its-message-across/
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