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AI chatbots like Buddy at Bunnings years from becoming norm
By Ahmed Yussuf

Some of Australia's largest retailers are investing in autonomous AI agents shopping for customers. But experts say the technology is expensive and years from being mainstream.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/ai-chatbot-shopping-buddy-bunnings-australia-retailers/107102066

#RetailIndustry #Supermarkets #AI #CostofLiving #AhmedYussuf

AI chatbots like Buddy at Bunnings years from becoming norm
By Ahmed Yussuf

Some of Australia's largest retailers are investing in autonomous AI agents shopping for customers. But experts say the technology is expensive and years from being mainstream.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/ai-chatbot-shopping-buddy-bunnings-australia-retailers/107102066

#RetailIndustry #Supermarkets #AI #CostofLiving #AhmedYussuf

AI chatbots like Buddy at Bunnings years from becoming norm
By Ahmed Yussuf

Some of Australia's largest retailers are investing in autonomous AI agents shopping for customers. But experts say the technology is expensive and years from being mainstream.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/ai-chatbot-shopping-buddy-bunnings-australia-retailers/107102066

#RetailIndustry #Supermarkets #AI #CostofLiving #AhmedYussuf

AI chatbots like Buddy at Bunnings years from becoming norm
By Ahmed Yussuf

Some of Australia's largest retailers are investing in autonomous AI agents shopping for customers. But experts say the technology is expensive and years from being mainstream.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/ai-chatbot-shopping-buddy-bunnings-australia-retailers/107102066

#RetailIndustry #Supermarkets #AI #CostofLiving #AhmedYussuf

AI chatbots like Buddy at Bunnings years from becoming norm
By Ahmed Yussuf

Some of Australia's largest retailers are investing in autonomous AI agents shopping for customers. But experts say the technology is expensive and years from being mainstream.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/ai-chatbot-shopping-buddy-bunnings-australia-retailers/107102066

#RetailIndustry #Supermarkets #AI #CostofLiving #AhmedYussuf

Deal or no deal? How to know if the retail price is right
By Donna Ferguson

As the government prepares to crack down on ‘phoney bargains’ we ask experts about what exactly constitutes a genuine price reduction

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/sep/05/discount-deal-price-reduction-rules-uk-retailers

#Consumerrights #Advertising #Retailindustry #Business #CompetitionandMarketsAuthority #Consumeraffairs #UKnews #Regulators #Money #TheGuardian #DonnaFerguson

Kardashian curves: M&S launches £28 bodysuit with exaggerated hip padding
By Chloe Mac Donnell

The ‘hip boost’ aims to create hourglass silhouette, much like Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand’s padded shorts

https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/sep/05/kardashian-curves-ms-launches-28-bodysuit-with-exaggerated-hip-padding

#Fashion #MarksSpencer #KimKardashian #Retailindustry #Business #UKnews #Bodyimage #TheGuardian #ChloeMacDonnell

Kardashian curves: M&S launches £28 bodysuit with exaggerated hip padding https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/sep/05/kardashian-curves-ms-launches-28-bodysuit-with-exaggerated-hip-padding #Fashion #MarksSpencer #KimKardashian #RetailIndustry #Business #UkNews #BodyImage

THC drinks affected as Congress delays hemp ban

THC beverages for sale at Urban Flower, a CBD and THC dispensary in Houston, Texas, Oct. 28, 2022.…
#NewsBeep #News #Topstories #BreakingNews:Business #businessnews #Foodanddrink #Headlines #marijuana #Retailindustry #SproutsFarmersMarketInc #TargetCorp #TopStories #UnitedStates
https://www.newsbeep.com/718446/

THC drinks affected as Congress delays hemp ban

THC beverages for sale at Urban Flower, a CBD and THC dispensary in Houston, Texas, Oct. 28, 2022.…
#UnitedStates #US #USA #america #BreakingNews:Business #businessnews #foodanddrink #marijuana #Retailindustry #SproutsFarmersMarketInc #TargetCorp #unitedstatesofamerica #USnews #USTopics #USAnews
https://www.europesays.com/3232663/

Private equity faces existential crisis in US as unsold companies pile up
By Heather Timmons

Private equity firms and the companies they own employ over 13 million, from startups to rural hospitals and large retailers, but experts’ concerns of collapse are growing

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/04/private-equity-boom-hospital-job-layoff

#Business #USnews #Retailindustry #TheGuardian #HeatherTimmons

Private equity faces existential crisis in US as unsold companies pile up https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/04/private-equity-boom-hospital-job-layoff #Business #UsNews #RetailIndustry

Lululemon (LULU) Q2 2026 earnings

Shoppers walk past a Lululemon store at a shopping mall on June 21, 2026, in Hong Kong, China.…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #ApparelRetail #BreakingNews:Business #Business #businessnews #CA #Canada #Earnings #LululemonAthleticaInc #Retailindustry
https://www.newsbeep.com/717608/

John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results
By Sarah Butler

Department store chain’s Gift List ‘vodcast’ will be hosted by TV presenter Angela Scanlon

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/john-lewis-youtube-chat-show-angela-scanlon

#JohnLewis #YouTube #Business #Retailindustry #AIartificialintelligence #Socialmedia #Media #Digitalmedia #UKnews #TheGuardian #SarahButler

John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results
By Sarah Butler

Department store chain’s Gift List ‘vodcast’ will be hosted by TV presenter Angela Scanlon

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/john-lewis-youtube-chat-show-angela-scanlon

#JohnLewis #YouTube #Business #Retailindustry #AIartificialintelligence #Socialmedia #Media #Digitalmedia #UKnews #TheGuardian #SarahButler

John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results
By Sarah Butler

Department store chain’s Gift List ‘vodcast’ will be hosted by TV presenter Angela Scanlon

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/john-lewis-youtube-chat-show-angela-scanlon

#JohnLewis #YouTube #Business #Retailindustry #AIartificialintelligence #Socialmedia #Media #Digitalmedia #UKnews #TheGuardian #SarahButler

John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/john-lewis-youtube-chat-show-angela-scanlon #JohnLewis #Youtube #Business #RetailIndustry #AiArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #Media #DigitalMedia #UkNews

John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/john-lewis-youtube-chat-show-angela-scanlon #JohnLewis #Youtube #Business #RetailIndustry #AiArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #Media #DigitalMedia #UkNews

John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/john-lewis-youtube-chat-show-angela-scanlon #JohnLewis #Youtube #Business #RetailIndustry #AiArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #Media #DigitalMedia #UkNews

John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/john-lewis-youtube-chat-show-angela-scanlon #JohnLewis #Youtube #Business #RetailIndustry #AiArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #Media #DigitalMedia #UkNews

John Lewis to launch YouTube chatshow to improve AI search results https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/sep/03/john-lewis-youtube-chat-show-angela-scanlon #JohnLewis #Youtube #Business #RetailIndustry #AiArtificialIntelligence #SocialMedia #Media #DigitalMedia #UkNews

Sales of trainers dive as cost of living pressures hit JD Sports performance https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/20/trainers-sales-dive-cost-of-living-inflation-jd-sports #JdSportsFashion #RetailIndustry #Business #UsEconomy #Inflation #Economics #UsNews #ConsumerSpending #MensSportswear #WomensSportswear #FashionIndustry #LifeAndStyle #UkNews #WomensShoes #MensShoes

Sales of trainers dive as cost of living pressures hit JD Sports performance
By Kalyeena Makortoff

Inflation deterring shoppers from spending, especially in the US, says sportswear fashion chain

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/20/trainers-sales-dive-cost-of-living-inflation-jd-sports

#JDSportsFashion #Retailindustry #Business #USeconomy #Inflation #Economics #USnews #Consumerspending #Menssportswear #Womenssportswear #Fashionindustry #Lifeandstyle #UKnews #Womensshoes #Mensshoes #TheGuardian #KalyeenaMakortoff

Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending
By Phillip Inman

Barclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/11/consumer-confidence-world-cup-uk-holidaying-lift-summer-spending-barclays-survey

#Consumerspending #Economicrecovery #Barclays #Retailindustry #Business #UKcostoflivingcrisis #UKnews #Economics #TheGuardian #PhillipInman

Consumer confidence at near two-year high as World Cup and UK holidaying lift summer spending https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/11/consumer-confidence-world-cup-uk-holidaying-lift-summer-spending-barclays-survey #ConsumerSpending #EconomicRecovery #Barclays #RetailIndustry #Business #UkCostOfLivingCrisis #UkNews #Economics

Sweet, soft and strong: TikTok turns Japanese milk bread into latest UK food craze https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/09/tiktok-turns-japanese-milk-bread-into-latest-uk-food-craze #Food #UkNews #Baking #JapaneseFoodAndDrink #RetailIndustry #Business #Waitrose #ConsumerSpending

Sweet, soft and strong: TikTok turns Japanese milk bread into latest UK food craze
By Sarah Marsh Consumer affairs correspondent

Natto toast, fresh fruit sandwiches and soufflé pancakes all part of growing interest in east Asian cuisine

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/09/tiktok-turns-japanese-milk-bread-into-latest-uk-food-craze

#Food #UKnews #Baking #Japanesefoodanddrink #Retailindustry #Business #Waitrose #Consumerspending #TheGuardian #SarahMarshConsumeraffairscorrespondent

‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm
By Phillip Inman

‘Wave of optimism’ is sparked by prospect of new PM, England football team’s progress and hot weather

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/24/burnham-bounce-and-world-cup-lift-mood-in-july-says-data-firm

#Consumerspending #UKnews #Business #WorldCup2026 #AndyBurnham #UKweather #Retailindustry #Consumeraffairs #UKcostoflivingcrisis #Familyfinances #Householdbills #TheGuardian #PhillipInman

‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/24/burnham-bounce-and-world-cup-lift-mood-in-july-says-data-firm #ConsumerSpending #UkNews #Business #WorldCup2026 #AndyBurnham #UkWeather #RetailIndustry #ConsumerAffairs #UkCostOfLivingCrisis #FamilyFinances #HouseholdBills

The Guardian view on pubs: football gave them a boost – now they need another | Editorial
By Editorial

Communal spaces where people can share big moments are a vital part of our shared life

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/19/the-guardian-view-on-pubs-football-gave-them-a-boost-now-they-need-another

#Pubs #WorldCup2026 #Consumerspending #Football #Economics #Retailindustry #Hospitalityindustry #Health #UKnews #Communities #WorldCup #TheGuardian #Editorial

World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping
By Rob Davies

Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economy

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/14/world-cup-sunshine-uk-consumers-splash-out-on-beer-and-online-shopping

#Consumerspending #Economics #Business #Barclays #WorldCup2026 #Football #UKnews #Pubs #Retailindustry #Hospitalityindustry #Beer #Onlineshopping #Consumeraffairs #Money #KPMG #Fooddrinkindustry #England #TheGuardian #RobDavies

World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/14/world-cup-sunshine-uk-consumers-splash-out-on-beer-and-online-shopping #ConsumerSpending #Economics #Business #Barclays #WorldCup2026 #Football #UkNews #Pubs #RetailIndustry #HospitalityIndustry #Beer #OnlineShopping #ConsumerAffairs #Money #Kpmg #FoodDrinkIndustry #England

UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/05/uk-shoppers-high-street-retail-iran-war #RetailIndustry #ConsumerSpending #ConsumerAffairs #Shopping #Business #Money #MiddleEastAndNorthAfrica #UsisraelWarOnIran #Economics

Thorne reaches $500M in revenue after L Catterton take private

Supplement brand Thorne is on pace to reach $650 million in annual revenue this yea…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Nutrition #Amazon.comInc #BreakingNews:Business #business #BusinessNews #HerbalifeLtd #iSharesU.S.HealthcareProvidersETF #NuSkinEnterprisesInc #nutrition #Retailindustry #TargetCorp #USANAHealthSciencesInc #WalmartInc
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2582106/thorne-reaches-500m-in-revenue-after-l-catterton-take-private/