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Heatwave changes UK shopping patterns

UK retail footfall fell in May despite strong sunshine, as a late heatwave reduced store visits and shifted shopping patterns.

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New York moves to outlaw algorithm-based personalised pricing

The One Fair Price Act targets “surveillance pricing”, where algorithms draw on personal data to present various prices to different consumers for the same goods or services.

Saks Global wins bankruptcy court approval for reorganisation plan

Once it emerges from bankruptcy, Saks Global expects to cut its total debt by nearly 75%.

Consumers want fewer choices—retailers should listen

According to GlobalData, consumers are increasingly favouring fewer choices and familiar products amid growing uncertainty.

Walmart+ membership scheme expands to Canada

The programme is priced at C$8.97 per month or C$89 annually – the same annual rate as the Delivery Pass scheme it replaces, which Walmart had offered in Canada since 2023.

Amazon launches next-gen Proteus robot in €10bn European push

The announcement came at Amazon's Delivering the Future event, where the company outlined plans to expand European operations through robotics, workforce development and infrastructure improvements.