Algorithmic pricing: NRF strongly opposed to price transparency law Americas While a New York State law requires retailers to disclose use of pricing algorithms, the National Retail Federation is attempting to block this. The world’s largest retail federation claims the law demonstrates a lack of understanding of price personalisation practices and constitutes an infringement of freedom of enterprise.
Pressured Debenhams signs with Romanian unicorn UiPath to optimise prices Europe Debt renegotiation, declining sales, margins under pressure: to regain control of a pricing policy, Debenhams is turning to the Romanian automation unicorn and embarking on a shift towards smarter price management.
Free Customs duties: Shein and Temu raise prices Asia In the United States, in response to Donald Trump’s decision to raise customs duties to 145% on Chinese imports and end the de minimis rule from May 2,…
Dunlop Sports fined US$1.3 million for anti-competitive behaviour Asia In early March 2025, in South Korea, the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) imposed a fine of US$1.29 million on the golf equipment supplier and e-tailer Dunlop Sports for anti-competitive practices.…
Lectra aims to reduce waste in the fashion industry with Valia Europe As pressure mounts on fashion retailers to combine profitability with CSR regulations, Lectra is launching Valia, a cloud-based software package that optimises textile cutting and reduces waste.
