Technology retailer Currys has collaborated with programmable financial services firm Stripe to install the Fintech company’s payment terminals across its 300 UK and Ireland stores. The partnership forms part of the retailer’s store transformation programme, which has introduced employee headsets and electronic shelf edge labelling in stores. According to Currys, these upgrades will improve customer……
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Sainsbury’s chief executive officer, Simon Roberts, is among those who were celebrated in His Majesty’s The King’s New Year’s Honour List today. Source
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After a whirlwind 2025, the retail industry looks towards 2026. In the second of a two-part series, Retail Gazette hears from seven more industry experts who share their thoughts on what the industry can expect over the next 12 months. Catering for humans and bots Mike Fantis, VP managing partner of marketing agency DAC Group UK,……
Read moreSupermarket chain Asda has appointed Cal Corcoran as its group chief information officer. Corcoran will join the firm from 5 January 2026 and will be responsible for leading the retailer’s technology and data teams. He has over 25 years of experience in IT leadership. Prior to joining Asda, Corcoran held senior technology roles at companies……
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Waitrose has introduced higher welfare standards for its own-brand continental meat. Source
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M&S has unveiled a new range of salads, snacks and meals to make it easier for consumers to eat their recommended amounts of fibre and vitamins. Source
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A new study from Waitrose, which surveyed 2,000 adults, found that 30% of respondents believed that not being able to cook would be a dealbreaker when looking for a romantic partner. Source
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WHSmith saw profits decline in its annual results, amid a “difficult” end to the year. Source
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The quantity of goods brought in the three months to November 2025 had risen 0.6%, when compared to the three leading up to August 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Source
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Birkenstock saw profits rise in its latest annual results as sales jumped. Source
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