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USDA warns of further US food price rises

The latest USDA Food Price Outlook forecasts further rises in US grocery and restaurant prices through 2027.

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Ibotta becomes exclusive CPG offers provider for 7-Eleven

The deal covers the 7-Eleven, 7NOW and Speedway applications, giving Ibotta a route into more than 11,500 US store locations and over 100 million loyalty members via its Performance Network platform.

John Lewis targets fitness boom with new store concept

The new format replaces the retailer’s existing sports departments in Oxford Street, Liverpool and Cheadle, while also creating a new department in Glasgow.

Retail employee monitoring in the age of AI

Retail employee monitoring has entered a new era as AI, data analytics and workforce management tools move beyond traditional CCTV.

Can a store refuse cash? The UK government’s answer

The UK government has confirmed that retailers will not be required by law to accept cash, leaving them free to choose which payment methods they offer.

Amazon faces class action over seafood sustainability claims

According to the filing, Amazon used descriptions, including “dolphin safe”, “sustainable”, and “MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood” for seafood products sold through its platform.

EU alleges Temu obstructed foreign subsidies inspection

The inspection was carried out at WhaleCo's premises in Dublin from 2 to 5 December 2025 and it was part of a broader investigation into whether Temu received foreign subsidies that distort competition in the EU internal market.