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AI takes a bigger role in US Halloween shopping

US Halloween shoppers are turning to AI for ideas and product research as seasonal buying starts earlier.

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Schwarz Group eyes Tesco’s Czech and Slovak operations – report

The Financial Times reported the development, citing unnamed sources, as the UK retailer moves forward with a sale of its continental European operations.

Seattle bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices

The new rules prevent large online and physical grocery retailers from using sensitive personal information to determine what individual customers pay.

Health and beauty emerges as UK retail’s digital standout

GlobalData research shows health and beauty leading UK retail online, widening the gap with store-based spending.

India’s antitrust watchdog clears L’Oréal’s takeover of Onesto Labs

This clearance comes after L'Oréal disclosed in June its intention to purchase a controlling stake in Innovist.

Demand for holistic wellness will provide reactive retailers with avenue for growth

To attract new shoppers, health & beauty specialists need to educate consumers about alternative and innovative products that can support their well-being.

Kingfisher lifts full-year guidance after first-half profit rise

Statutory pre-tax profit was £400m, up 18.4%, while adjusted pre-tax profit increased 9.9% year-on-year to £404m.