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AnalysisPartnership update: Primark strikes up AI supply chain partnership; M&S and Klarna join forces; and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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NewsUK consumers have become selective with purchases driven by cost of living
The cost-of-living crisis has caused customers to become more intentional and selective when shopping, according to Clearpay data shared exclusively with Retail Week.
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Retail VoiceHow retailers can digitise physical cash to boost free cash flow
Physical cash costs retailers less than a third of a credit card transaction to accept, yet millions in liquidity sit idle in back-office safes for days. G4S head of retail Nick Belmont explores how forward-thinking retail groups are reclaiming that capital
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AnalysisThe growing role of flexible payments this festive season
With Christmas around the corner, flexible payment options such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) are playing an increasingly significant role in influencing where shoppers choose to spend
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NewsDebenhams speeds up brand payments ahead of peak
Debenhams Group has introduced a new cash flow solution that allows brands listed on its marketplaces to be paid as soon as orders are shipped, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsM&S introduces Klarna at checkout
M&S has introduced flexible payments provider Klarna to its checkout options.
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NewsThird of shoppers start Christmas early in longer golden quarter, data shows
A third of UK shoppers planned to start their Christmas spending before October, stretching the golden quarter for retailers, according to a study commissioned by payments network Affirm.
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InterviewQ&A: Adyen global VP of retail discusses the increasing need for flexibility in payments
Adyen’s global vice president of retail, Holly Worst, discusses the evolution of payments, the pain points for shoppers, agentic commerce, and fraudulent transactions.
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NewsMajority of UK consumers support new Buy Now, Pay Later regulations
A vast majority of UK consumers support the new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) regulations, which come into force today (July 15).
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AnalysisPartnership update: B&Q, John Lewis, and Tesco join retail media pilot, M&S invests in staff safety, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail.
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AnalysisPartnership update: Asos taps into ChatGPT, Ikea fights crime with new collaboration, and more
Welcome to the Solutions Spotlight partnership update: Retail Week’s round-up of the latest innovative technology and supply chain tie-ups in retail
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AnalysisExplainer: What do Google’s new products mean for the future of ecommerce?
There was a lot to unpack during Google’s I/O 2026 event and Google Marketing Live as it unveiled countless new products and innovations.
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InterviewQ&A: Snap Finance CEO on the need for inclusive finance for ‘everyday folks’
As flexible finance options and inclusive credit become increasingly popular with retailers and their customers, we spoke to Snap Finance chief executive Andy Smith about the importance of serving all types of customers.
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Chart of the WeekCharts of the Week: Fashion ecomm and EBITDA, UK payments, and more
How two leading fashion etailers have dealt with falling revenue, and how the UK pays compares to the rest of Europe
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NewsHalf of ecommerce payments set to be through digital wallets by 2030
The latest Global Payments Report showed that digital wallet spending accounts for £269bn in UK payments, with that figure set to increase to £453bn by the end of the decade.
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NewsVisa tests out AI agent purchases
The global payments provider is launching a new trial involving leading UK banks, testing out how AI shopping agents could make purchases on behalf of consumers
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NewsDebenhams teams up with PayPal for AI-driven shopping
Debenhams Group has teamed up with PayPal to deliver an AI-driven shopping experience within the payment provider’s platform.
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InterviewAmex: Why stores still have a future in the age of AI shopping
To understand how AI is disrupting traditional shopping journeys and what retailers must do to remain competitive, Retail Week spoke to Dan Edelman, American Express UK general manager for merchant services.
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Retail VoiceRetail 2050: How innovation, localism and experience will shape the high street
What will the high street look like in 2050? New research from American Express suggests a future shaped by localism, immersive experiences and seamless convenience. Dan Edelman, Amex’s general manager of merchant services, shares what this means for retailers and consumers alike
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NewsJD Sports to sell directly through AI platforms
JD Sports is launching into agentic commerce, allowing customers to purchase its products directly through AI platforms, Retail Week can reveal.