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Black Friday abuse crisis hits UK retail workers
As Black Friday begins, the Retail Trust reveals 77% of shop staff face intimidation. The charity urges shoppers to show respect with simple smiles and thank yous during the festive rush.
ADHD engineer creates credit card-linked tech nails
London robotics engineer Eneni Bambara-Abban reveals how her ADHD inspired revolutionary wearable tech including payment-enabled nails and smart clothing. Discover how she's inspiring STEM diversity.
Ocado shares crash 17% after Kroger warehouse closures
Ocado faces £350m value wipeout as US partner Kroger shuts three automated warehouses. Retail analyst calls it 'near knock-out punch' for the online grocer's technology ambitions.
Brits let AI assistants spend their money, study finds
New research shows over half of Brits are open to AI shopping assistants, with 28% happy for AI to make purchases on their behalf. Discover the future of retail.
Gen Z's BNPL Spending Revolution
Discover how 'Buy Now, Pay Later' services are revolutionising shopping habits among young Brits, offering flexibility while raising financial concerns.
Bunnings Faces Pressure to Ban Dogs From Stores
The beloved DIY chain Bunnings finds itself at the centre of a heated national debate as calls intensify to prohibit pets in stores following a series of concerning incidents. As opinions clash between animal lovers and safety advocates, we examine whethe
King Charles honours NVIDIA chief in Chinese AI deal
The monarch's recognition of Jensen Huang comes amid heated debate over UK-China tech collaboration and its implications for global AI supremacy and scientific ethics.
AI Gift Shopping: Brits Use ChatGPT for Presents
New research reveals millions of Britons are turning to AI chatbots like ChatGPT to solve their gift-giving dilemmas, with surprising results and significant time savings.
CarMax replaces customer service jobs with AI robots
CarMax revolutionises customer service with AI-powered robots, sparking debate about the future of employment in the retail sector as machines outperform humans in key metrics.
Primark sales jump 7% amid retail expansion push
High street giant Primark reports impressive 7% sales growth despite inflation pressures, with major expansion plans including new Twinings partnership and US store openings.
Ukraine's Brave1 drone system devastates Russian forces
Ukraine's cutting-edge 'Brave1' drone defence system is systematically dismantling Russian military positions, with devastating new footage revealing the destruction of armoured vehicles and soldier positions in a high-tech battlefield revolution.
Walmart CEO: AI Threatens American Jobs
Walmart's chief executive warns that artificial intelligence will fundamentally transform the American job market, with significant implications for employment across multiple sectors.
Walmart CEO: AI impacting thousands of retail jobs
Walmart's CEO confirms AI is reshaping the retail giant's workforce, with certain roles seeing significant changes as automation transforms traditional retail operations.
Blair: UK must lead quantum race or history won't forgive us
Former PM Tony Blair urges immediate action as Britain risks falling behind global rivals in the quantum computing revolution, calling it an economic and security imperative.
SF AI Crime Tool Sparks Controversy Over Trump Comparisons
A sophisticated AI system deployed by San Francisco police to forecast criminal activity faces mounting criticism after allegedly drawing parallels between crime patterns and Donald Trump's political rallies, raising serious concerns about algorithmic bia
AirPods Pro 3 to Feature Advanced Hearing Aid Technology
Apple's upcoming AirPods Pro 3 are poised to transform from premium earbuds into sophisticated hearing aids, featuring cutting-edge health monitoring technology that could disrupt the traditional hearing assistance market.
M&S shares suffer worst day since pandemic
Marks & Spencer shares experienced their sharpest decline since March 2020 after the retail bellwether warned of weaker profits, sending shockwaves through the UK retail sector.
AI Revolution: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Football
Exclusive insight into how Premier League clubs are secretly deploying AI technology to gain tactical advantages, with some managers spending up to 12 hours weekly analysing AI-generated match strategies.
M&S launches major expansion with 20 new stores
Marks & Spencer announces ambitious expansion plan with 20 new stores across the UK, creating over 3,400 jobs and bringing back beloved fashion brands.
Sainsbury's customers rebel against new checkout rules
Shoppers revolt against Sainsbury's mandatory self-service tills as supermarket giant faces backlash over tedious new scanning rules.
Zillow launches messaging to speed up UK home sales
Property giant Zillow introduces groundbreaking messaging platform to accelerate home sales as UK housing market faces significant challenges. New feature connects buyers and sellers directly.
Amazon's Just Walk Out Tech Relies on Human Workers
Exclusive investigation uncovers the truth behind Amazon's cashier-less stores - hundreds of Indian workers are watching your shopping, not just AI.
Carter's announces UK store closures and layoffs
Popular homeware retailer Carter's confirms sweeping store closures and layoffs across Britain, citing inflation, supply chain issues, and changing consumer habits as key factors.
Wanted App: Retailers' New Weapon Against Shoplifting
UK retailers are deploying an innovative smartphone application that enables real-time sharing of shoplifter images and information, creating a powerful digital neighbourhood watch against retail crime.
Seasalt to open 30 new UK stores in major expansion
Popular Cornish fashion brand Seasalt is embarking on its biggest retail expansion yet, planning to open 30 new stores across the UK and create 350 jobs as demand for their colourful designs continues to grow.
High-Tech Sleep Gadgets Transforming British Rest
Discover how cutting-edge sleep technology, from smart rings to AI-powered pillows, is helping Britons combat insomnia and achieve the perfect night's rest. Are these gadgets worth the investment?
Asda rolls out major self-checkout changes nationwide
Asda is rolling out significant changes to self-checkout systems across all 581 UK stores, promising faster shopping and reduced queue times for millions of customers.
GM and Ford reverse CarPlay and Android Auto ban
Major car manufacturers GM and Ford face customer backlash and perform dramatic reversals on plans to ditch popular smartphone integration systems in favour of proprietary technology.
Target CEO warns of organised retail crime surge
Target's chief executive Brian Cornell reveals escalating organised retail crime is putting staff safety at risk and costing retailers billions annually.
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