Automation shifting from optional to operational necessity
But prices on many tech products will fall, thanks to sector’s deflationary nature
Though sector’s overall jobs increased by 17,000, department stores shed 13,000 posts
New index signals increased employee attrition
Consumers were ‘deliberate’ during period, Mastercard survey shows
Overall return rate is higher for online retailers
But pharmacy chain disputes FTC’s depiction of its use of facial-recognition tech
Ex-Bath & Body Works CFO part of board “refresh”
Ways for store operators (and others) to make the most of this game-changing technology
Further delays possible as both parties prepare their case