Lidl GB to introduce body-worn cameras across all stores

Pandora reports organic growth of 11% in Q3 2023; Buy Now Pay Later spend to reach £17.2 billion over UK holiday season; and Waitrose invests in AI for personalised online shopping 

View in browser View in browser  |  Forward to a friend  | Signup In Brief November 10, 2023 | Up-to-date international news and features on the global retail industry Spotlight Lidl GB to introduce body-worn cameras across all stores Lidl GB colleagues will receive training to safely use cameras without invading individuals' privacy. Latest news Pandora reports organic growth of 11% in Q3 2023 The retailer expects organic growth between 5% - 6% for its full year of 2023. Buy Now Pay Later spend to reach £17.2 billion over UK holiday season Consumers will be making greater use of flexible payment services such as Buy Now Pay Later to spread the cost of holiday spending. Waitrose invests in AI for personalised online shopping Waitrose is aiming to transform its online shopping experience through a deal with AI-driven search platform Netcore Unbxd. NMG commits to reducing scope 3 emissions through supplier engagement NMG becomes the first luxury retailer to sponsor the Supplier LOCT programme. IKEA Canada reports 10.9% sales growth in FY23 The retailer will invest more than C$400m to optimise fulfilment networks in Greater Vancouver and Toronto areas. The King's Speech: ACS endorses government's stand against shop theft The King's speech followed the Retail Crime Action Plan, unveiled last month, which outlines strategies for tackling repeat offenders targeting retailers. M&S' statutory profit before tax grows 56.2% in H1 2023/24 The retailer's basic earnings per share increased 24.7% to 10.6p during the period. Read more news In-depth read Luxury goods, digitalization, and personalization identified as key drivers of the duty-free retail market The global duty-free market retailing market was valued at $49 billion in 2022, its highest level ever as it bounced back from the pandemic impact, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 28% during the period 2020-2026, driven by government initiatives, rising passenger numbers, major global events (for instance global sporting tournaments) and the renewed popularity of cruise trips. Infrastructure investments will also play an important role, particularly airport expansion and space refurbishment, and investments in arrivals duty-free formats. GlobalData network Packaging Gateway   |   Just Style   |   Just Drinks   |   Just Food Thank you for reading. Please send any news or comments to: consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk Contact us LinkedIn | Twitter Editorial consumer.editorial@verdict.co.uk Advertise with us Click here About Retail Insight Network retail-insight-network.com is one of a network of 30+ proprietary B2B websites, with an unrivalled global audience of active decision makers, influencers, and opinion leaders across the world with a combined readership of 55 million industry professionals each year.   Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up here GlobalData, John Carpenter House | Registered in England No. 03925319, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN, United Kingdom Unsubscribe Manage Preferences London