Technology has transformed the way we shop. From the emergence of e-commerce and online marketplaces to rapid home-delivery, technology has driven significant structural changes in the retail sector.
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Which were the most outstanding new stores to open in the last 3 months? We asked store design expert, John Ryan, Managing director, Newstores, for his selection.
The next five years look set to be see the most radical transformation to ever impact the global retail industry. Which is why the 2026 Congress theme will be “retail’s roadmap to 2030”. To start the
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As we enter the final quarter of 2025, global consumers are navigating an environment shaped by resilience under pressure. Inflation has eased from its peaks in many advanced economies, yet core infla
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Want to go behind closed doors at some of the world’s most iconic retail organizations? Step inside the minds of visionary leaders who are transforming the retail landscape across Asia, North America
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Retailing around the world has just entered the crucial last quarter of the year. Against a background of challenging times since the beginning of 2025, we asked the heads of some of the biggest and m
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What will retailing look like by 2030? That is the theme and focus for next year’s World Retail Congress. But for many retailers around the world, there is a common saying that if you want to see the
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a force in the retail industry for nearly half a century. While there is much data to show the widespread adoption, there is just as much that indicates the disa
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Morrisons CEO Rami Baitiéh insisted that to turn around a business then keeping things simple and focusing on clear priorities are essential in order to move at pace. “Simplification, modernisation an
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The Future Retail Challenge winner for 2025 is the University of Amsterdam, announced on stage at the World Retail Congress in London today. The judges also acknowledged the team from Saudi Arabia, wh
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