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Retail’s AI dilemma: The cost of change vs. the cost of falling behind

Artificial intelligence is transforming retail, but balancing investment costs against the risk of falling behind remains a major challenge.

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Why UK digital spending has slowed so sharply

GlobalData's latest UK Retail Trend Tracker shows online retail spending fell much faster than overall retail spending in June 2026, with ecommerce losing ground to physical stores.

BaFin closes Zalando disclosure probe, finds errors but issues no fine

The regulator found that the notes to Zalando's consolidated accounts failed to disclose the retailer's acquisition of shares in About You from a related party during the 2025 financial year.

Tesco widens rapid delivery access with Uber Eats and Deliveroo partnerships

Under the new arrangements with Uber Eats and Deliveroo, customers will be able to order from thousands of Tesco lines.

Ikea’s parent appoints JLL to sell eight China retail sites – report

Seven of the store buildings are former Ikea outlets that ceased operatingin February, while the remaining property, in Guiyang, Guizhou province, has remained unoccupied since it shut in 2022.

Homeplus rehabilitation case delayed to September after court appeal

The appeal was lodged by Homeplus on Monday (20 July), contesting the court's ruling of 3 July, which had sought to conclude the rehabilitation process.