Every story that has appeared in The Retail Appointment's Retail Briefing: 973 so far. Each headline links to the original story.
- Retailers shift from smart trolleys to smart stores as Instacart shutters Caper Carts business
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
In July, we reported that Morrisons had launched Instacart’s Caper Cart smart trolleys at a Preston supermarket, marking North American firm Instacart’s first…
- Simon Wainwright takes a walk on the consumer side with new analytics role at Domino’s Pizza
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Simon Wainwright is starting a new position as Head of Insight & Analytics at Domino’s Pizza UK & Ireland. He was previously ay Advantage Group International…
- Gophr powered Screwfix Sprint on demand delivery service now available in 600 stores
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Earlier this year, Kingfisher owned Screwfix unveiled a new campaign, fronted by Mo Farah, that showcases the speed and convenience customers say is the main…
- Fake news: UK and US consumers are avoiding purchases over misleading online reviews fears
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Research published by the Coalition for Trusted Reviews (CfTR), an alliance bringing together Amazon, Booking.com, Expedia Group, G2, Holidaycheck, Tripadvisor…
- Poundland founder Steve Smith blasts UK government and Gordon Brothers as retailer faces collapse
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Steve Smith, the founder of Poundland, has taken to social media to hit out at the UK government and the retailer's current owner amid the discount chain…
- UK electricals and technology retailer Currys opens doors to new Cambridge Retail Park store
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Currys opened its new Cambridge store on Friday. The retailer has relocated to new premises a few doors along from its previous store at Cambridge Retail Park,…
- Scandinavian online retailer Coolshop teams with Geek+ as it ramps up warehouse automation push
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Coolshop.com is expanding its warehouse automation strategy with Geek+ SkyCube, in a move that is pitched as Europe’s first project of its kind, delivered by…
- Berry Bros. & Rudd veteran and digital transformation specialist Charlie Bennett seeks a new challenge
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Charlie Bennett has announced his departure from wine and spirits merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd, where he spent the past 25 years, most recently serving as Head…
- Checkout technology firm MishiPay and The Barcode Warehouse shake hands on channel partnership
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
MishiPay has announced a partnership with The Barcode Warehouse. The tie up combines MishiPay’s suite of checkout solutions including self-checkout kiosks,…
- Walmart ramps up supply chain automation push: last week’s biggest retail technology plays
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
RTIH rounds up the stand out retail technology deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including B&Q, Symbotic, Bodycare, PMC,…
- Lindt & Sprungli UK stores go live on Just Eat Takeaway.com on demand delivery platform
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Just Eat has announced a new partnership with Lindt & Sprungli UK to bring its chocolate range straight to customers’ doors in as little as 30 minutes. This…
- The Estée Lauder Companies and Microsoft announce cloud, data, and AI capabilities partnership
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a new partnership with Microsoft involving its cloud and data foundation and supporting the adoption of AI enabled…
- Five WordPress development companies for growing retail businesses
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
For retail businesses, WordPress offers genuine flexibility when it comes to building and running websites, online shops, and wider digital experiences. It…
- Best planogram software for grocery and convenience chains for 2026-2027
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Grocery and convenience chains plan shelves under tighter constraints than most retailers. A supermarket may carry 20,000+ SKUs across fresh, chilled, frozen,…
- Watch: Sainsbury’s brings back BFG for third Christmas advert
Retail Gazette · Trade news
Sainsbury’s has reunited with the BFG for its 2026 Christmas advert, marking the third year the Roald Dahl character has featured in the supermarket’s festive…
- JD Sports creates new online work experience placements for young people
JD Sports · Press release
JD Sports has announced a new package of career support, including online work experience, employability workshops and job interviews at JD (where vacancies allow), to…
- The Home of Autumn glow-ups
Dunelm · Press release
Our latest campaign brings together seasonal updates and statement pieces for an effortless autumn glow-up. As summer draws to a close and the evenings get darker,…
- Dunelm Launches 'Ask Dunelm' AI Shopping Agent
Dunelm · Press release
UK retailer partners with Google Cloud on conversational shopping experience
- Dunelm Opens Kingston Superstore as New Store Pipeline Strengthens
Dunelm · Press release
New inspirational store is latest London opening and one of three new stores expected before the end of 2026
- Who will be the AI winners this holiday season?: last week's most read retail technology articles
Retail Technology Innovation Hub · Trade news
Check out our most clicked retail technology articles from last week, including Morrisons, Instacart, DoorDash, Gap Inc., lululemon, Shopify, Just Eat,…
- Argos enlists Richard Ayoade for 2026 Christmas advert
Retail Gazette · Trade news
Argos’ 2025 Christmas campaign scooped Christmas Advert of the Year at the RG Excellence Awards 2026, thanks to its humour and toy-led antics. Connie and…
- WATCH Tesco reunites old friends in 2026 Christmas advert
Retail Gazette · Trade news
Tesco has launched its 2026 Christmas advert, featuring comedian Roisin Conaty and actor Anna Maxwell Martin in a story about friendship, festive mishaps and…
- Tesco Christmas delivery countdown begins
Grocery Gazette · Trade news
Tesco has revealed that general Christmas delivery slots will open on Thursday 5 November, as it has found shoppers are already getting organised for the big…
- In pictures: Fortnum & Mason unveils Christmas windows inspired by festive traditions
Retail Gazette · Trade news
Fortnum & Mason has unveiled its annual Christmas window display at its Piccadilly store, with this year’s theme celebrating the nostalgia and traditions of…
- Co-op Wholesale investing to help Nisa win over Gen Z
Better Retailing · Trade news
Trading director Robbie Moore was speaking at the Convenience Connected 2026 event, hosted by Talysis
- How Digital Innovation Is Reshaping the Future of Retail
Retail Focus · Trade news
Sears is gone, Toys R Us survives as a brand name inside Macy’s, and Shein can turn a trending sketch into a product page in days. Retail innovation covers…
- How Smarter Spending Habits Are Changing the Way UK Consumers Shop
Retail Focus · Trade news
UK shoppers are more deliberate with their money than ever before. Rising living costs, easy access to information, the rise of digital financial health tools,…
- PayPoint set to trial free retail advice app in 2027
Better Retailing · Trade news
The app has been provisionally named Companion
- Here’s How To Manage Family Life When You Are Pregnant With Baby Number Two
Retail Focus · Trade news
Being pregnant for the second time can feel completely different from your first pregnancy. While you might have spent your first pregnancy researching baby…
- Your Plan for the Last 24 Hours Before a Successful Retail Launch
Retail Focus · Trade news
After weeks of planning, you finally have the chance to welcome customers and see your hard work come together. Yet the final 24 hours can feel surprisingly…
- ZYN turns up the intensity with Black Menthol 16.5mg
Retail Times · Trade news
- Walmart investigates Flipkart over whistleblower kickback allegations – report
Retail Insight Network · Trade news
Walmart is conducting an internal investigation at Flipkart following whistleblower complaints alleging kickbacks of more than Rs1.50bn. The post Walmart…
- Akeneo Puts AI Agents to Work Across Product Data With Enterprise Control Built In
Retail Focus · Trade news
Akeneo, the agentic PXM platform that orchestrates trusted product data from source to buyer, today announced its Autumn Release 2026. The release introduces…
- Why are you still designing brand strategy for survival instead of sustainable profit?
Retail Focus · Trade news
The fashion and retail industry has reached a decisive inflection point, and most brand leaders are still playing the wrong game. Today’s customers are not…
- Rituals brings a moment of calm to Warrington’s Golden Square
Retail Times · Trade news
- Onitsuka Tiger and Varley to add to Knightsbridge retail mix
TheIndustry.fashion · Trade news
Japanese fashion brand Onitsuka Tiger and contemporary athleisure and activewear brand Varley have both signed leases with The Knightsbridge Estate to open new…
- Puma narrows annual loss forecast as Q3 sales fall 5%
TheIndustry.fashion · Trade news
The sportswear group swung to an €11.4 million operating loss as EMEA and the Americas declined. Asia-Pacific and DTC grew, and the quarter improved on Q2,…
- Poundland rescue hopes remain as Government demands answers over rejected takeover
TheIndustry.fashion · Trade news
Poundland’s potential collapse has drawn growing Government scrutiny, as Martin Property Group renews its interest in a rescue deal and Pepco Group offers to…
- New Disney Advertising research finds emotional connection, fandom and enduring appeal drive stronger advertising outcomes in streaming
Retail Times · Trade news
- Over 100,000 illegal cigarettes seized in Dumfries
Scottish Grocer · Trade news
Over 100,000 illegal cigarettes have been seized across Dumfries and Galloway as part of Police Scotland's ongoing Operation Machinize initiative.
- Fed welcomes Smiths News confirmation on carriage charges
Talking Retail · Trade news
The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has welcomed confirmation that retailers will not face an additional carriage charge when Smiths News begins…
- Editors' Top Reads: News from Vinted, Kurt Geiger, Pandora and more...
TheIndustry.fashion · Trade news
Here are some of this week’s news and features highlights handpicked by TheIndustry.fashion team.
- ZYN turns up the intensity with Black Menthol 16.5mg
Wholesale Manager · Trade news
Philip Morris Limited (PML), the affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI) in the UK and Ireland, has launched ZYN Black Menthol 16.5mg, the newest…
- Tesco agrees €1.7bn sale of Czech and Slovak businesses
Retail Gazette · Trade news
Tesco has agreed to sell its businesses in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to international retailer Ahold Delhaize in a deal valued at €1.7bn (£1.5bn).
- Mondelēz posts a solid Q3 performance
Grocery Gazette · Trade news
The parent company of Cadbury, Mondelēz, has reported a solid Q3 performance, with a 2.3 per cent increase in net revenues in the third quarter to…
- Walkers Gold introduces four new premium flavours
Scottish Grocer · Trade news
Crisps brand Walker has unveiled its new premium-end crisps range with Walkers Gold, offering four distinct flavours for sharing occasions.
- Sainsbury’s joins Retail Trust’s call for shoppers to respect retail staff
Retail Gazette · Trade news
Sainsbury’s has joined the the Retail Trust’s ‘Lets Respect Retail campaign’, which asks shoppers to treat retail workers with kindness and respect. The…
- Teffie secures Ocado listing with reformulated range as ancient grains gain mainstream momentum
Retail Times · Trade news
- Smiths News pledges no dual carriage charges when it starts delivering to InPost stores
Better Retailing · Trade news
Smiths News is currently in the process of opening more than 20 depots in preparation, known as its “Go National” campaign
- Poundland moves closer to administration after major shareholder rejects rescue bid
InternetRetailing · Trade news
Poundland is preparing to call in the administrators, after its major shareholder, Gordon Brothers, rejected a solvent takeover proposal from Martin Property…
- M&S celebrates 25 year anniversary of Breast Cancer Now partnership
Retail Gazette · Trade news
M&S has marked its 25th anniversary of working with Breast Cancer Now by highlighting its post-surgery collection and BraFit service.
- Represent hires former Casablanca marketing chief Priya De Souza as CMO
TheIndustry.fashion · Trade news
The ex-adidas Originals and Dazed Media executive will lead marketing, communications and brand strategy across the Manchester-founded label and its 247…
- Comment: Fashion’s circular economy requires responsible influence
Retail Gazette · Trade news
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/10/fashions-circular-economy/"></div>A co-authored piece from…
- Emma Sleep wins customer service accolade
Retail Times · Trade news
- Hall Hunter Partnership wins double at FPC Fresh Awards 2026
Retail Times · Trade news
- JLL bolsters UK retail team with KLM acquisition
Completely Retail · Trade news
JLL has bolstered its retail capabilities in the UK market with the acquisition of London-based boutique retail property advisory firm KLM. The acquisition…
- Wayfair.co.uk announces return of Way Day: 30 October – 2 November
Retail Times · Trade news
Wayfair.co.uk the destination for all things home, announced that Way Day - its biggest sale of the year - returns from today, Friday 30th October, to Monday
- Leighton Denny launches Metallic Glow Collection
Retail Times · Trade news
From chrome mani’s to mesmerising cat-eye finishes, nail trends have spent the past year embracing high-shine, light-catching looks. And now? Inspired by the
- ASC UK Awards 2026 celebrate champions driving positive change in farmed seafood
Retail Times · Trade news
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has celebrated the businesses helping to drive positive change in farmed seafood at the MSC and ASC UK Awards 2026, held
- Clare Balding introduces dog grooming range with Pets at Home
Retail Gazette · Trade news
<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/10/clare-balding-pets-at-home/"></div>Author, broadcaster and…