Boost trust & safety in retail: Implement Basic DBS checks that enhance recruitment quality & protect brand reputation. No more surprises—just safer teams and happy customers! Read our Ask the Expert article from The Disclosure & Barring Service retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8348/safe…  #RetailSafety #DBSChecks

Everyone at Retail Technology would like to wish all our readers a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Our news service will return on 2 January.

Iconic British retailer M&S has renewed a key sustainability deal as it seeks to become a net zero business across its value chain by 2040. Full story retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8355/ms-r… #sustainability

Fashion retailer Boden has switched its global returns partner to ZigZag Global . Full story retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8359/bode… #returns

The promise of AI to deliver smarter, faster, cheaper business outcomes moves from theory to reality, reports Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher, from #NRF2025 Read full report retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8363/nrf-… #AI #retail National Retail Federation

👟 Getting ahead in the footwear game! Retailers are sprinting to meet post-pandemic demand with cutting-edge Centric Software tech. Sustainability and efficiency are key—embrace the future or get left behind! retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8375/futu… #FootwearInnovation #SustainableStyle 🏃‍♂️✨

.Walmart has developed a new GenAI-powered tool to boost productivity for merchants - meet Wally.. Full story retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8406/walm… #GenAI #retail

Shoptalk Europe takes place from 2-4 June at the iconic Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Get tickets before prices go up on Friday 4 April. See the agenda: hubs.la/Q03f2--M0 See the speaker lineup: hubs.la/Q03f2--T0 Get tickets here: hubs.la/Q03f2-_g0

Walmart has developed a new GenAI-powered tool to boost productivity for merchants retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8406/walm… #AI

Putting all your payment eggs in one basket is a risky business - as the recent payments outage shows! Fortunately, diversifying PSPs isn't just a safety net—it's a ticket to trust! Read the latest Ask the Expert article from Checkout.com retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8428/buil… #Payments #PSP 🔒

🔥 Shoptalk Europe is almost here—and Barcelona is calling. 👉 Buy your ticket now—prices increase THIS Friday: lnkd.in/e_UQ8FWV Don't wait. Be part of the future of retail — live in Barcelona. 🌍 PS: That's right. Prices go up at midnight on Friday 25 April GMT!

At the Composable Conference 2025, tribalism, interoperability, and agentic AI are shaking up the nonprofit tech scene! 🤖💡 The MACH Alliance urges a mindset shift towards openness & flexibility, embracing composability, not complexity! 🌐 #MACH #AI #TechTrends #ComposableFuture

Retail giant Walmart is using geospatial technology to optimise delivery zones for greater efficiency. Full story retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8425/walm… #delivery

Voice-enabled intelligence is a game-changer for navigating today's volatile supply chains 🔍 See how leading brands are thriving with @Infios. Ready to transform your operations? retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8442/infi…

New AR size fitting startup SizeSutra examines the problems that returns pose for online shoppers and what innovative solutions exist to help. Full story retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8449/onli… #AR #fashion

Ed Betts from Retail Express highlights the importance of a transition to rules-based pricing, and the benefits that retail price optimisation software can bring to retailers struggling to keep up retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8460/navi… #AI #pricing

Amazon has unveiled three new AI innovations that it says will create real-world value for customers, employees, and delivery partners. Full story retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8467/amaz… #AI #amazon

Online marketplace and technology provider Alibaba Group has recently launched a new competition for UK and European small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) to showcase its business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce capabilities. Full story retailtechnology.co.uk/news/8488/alib… #B2B #SME

In a new market analysis, Retail Technology magazine talks to Anri Krikheli, CEO & Co-founder of Aurina, about the future of digital service in the beauty sector retailtechnology.co.uk/section/analys… #AI #beauty

Friendly reminder that Shoptalk Fall ticket prices increase THIS FRIDAY! If you're serious about staying ahead in the evolving world of commerce, this is the one event you can't afford to miss. 🎟️ Register now to beat the price increase this Friday fall.shoptalk.com/tickets