AI is altering the industry path to purchase In the first of an exclusive, quarterly column, Toby Pickard, IGD Retail Futures Senior Partner, examines how retailers are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to optimise operations, enhance customer experiences across both digital and physical channels, and improve overall profitability
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The New Frontier for Enterprise Mobility Zebra Technologies explains how the EM45 will transform enterprise efficiency
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Asics updates gel technology Japanese footwear brand Asics has announced the launch of the 28th generation of its GEL-NIMBUS shoe with new advanced gel technology
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Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8579/asics-updates-gel-technology/
Topshop to present shoppable catwalk Fashion brand Topshop is uniting with marketing agency THG Studios to create the first AI-driven shippable catwalk
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Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8578/topshop-to-present-shoppable-catwalk/
DXL app gets big upgrade Clothing retailer Destination XL Group has launched FiTMAP® Scanning Technology on its mobile app, designed to revolutionise the way Big + Tall men find their correct size and perfect fit
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Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8577/dxl-app-gets-big-upgrade/
Carol’s Daughter relaunches site Beauty brand Carol’s Daughter, has relaunched its direct-to-consumer ecommerce platform at carolsdaughter.com
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LFC scores with PayPal Liverpool Football Club has announced PayPal as the club’s official digital payments partner in a new global, multi-year deal
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Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8575/lfc-scores-with-paypal/
JD Group extends omnichannel partnership Sportswear retailer JD Group has chosen Fluent Order Management to support omnichannel performance across its Hibbett stores
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Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8574/jd-group-extends-omnichannel-partnership/
Müller partners for social Dairy brand giant Müller has announced a new partnership for social media
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Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8573/maller-partners-for-social/
Target all in on ChatGPT Customers will soon be able to discover and shop with Target right inside ChatGPT
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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8572/target-all-in-on-chatgpt/
Alibaba bets on AI Alibaba has announced ‘AI Mode’ – a new feature which integrates agentic AI capabilities directly into the user journey
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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8571/alibaba-bets-on-ai/
Building smart: enabling retail’s AI journey with foundational tools Ed Betts, COO, Retail Express, explores the importance of solid foundational data infrastructure in supporting retail’s transition to AI
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Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools/
VTEX Connect Live: Event explores AI-native commerce The digital commerce platform provider’s agenda sets out the next era of commerce transformation, reports Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher
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Amazon adds new US delivery function A new ‘ Add to Delivery’ function is now available to Prime members in the US using the Amazon Shopping app or Amazon.com on mobile devices
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Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8539/amazon-adds-new-us-delivery-function/
Target uses AI for festive cheer US retailer Target has launched a new AI-driven festive experience on their app
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Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8567/target-uses-ai-for-festive-cheer/
The Black Friday transparency conundrum The traditional November retail crescendo has become a month-long marathon, but behind the excitement of flashing banners and countdown clocks lies a strategic conundrum: are retailers conditioning shoppers to never pay full price again? James Bates, senior retail analyst at Context, takes a look
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Amazon Bazaar app arrives Amazon has announced a new standalone shopping app called Amazon Bazaar, which will initially be available in 14 additional destinations, with more coming in the months ahead
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Varner updates POS Scandinavian fashion retailer Varner has deployed Sitoo’s point of sale (POS) solution on handheld devices across its store network
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Morrisons expands key IT partnership UK supermarket Morrisons has expanded its digital transformation partnership withTata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Walmart goes AI for Christmas Walmart is introducing new AI-powered tools to make it easier for customers to find deals, locate products, and shop efficiently, both in-store and online over the holiday season
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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8581/ai-is-altering-the-industry-path-to-purchase//news/8561/walmart-goes-ai-for-christmas/
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