Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 533

Here are this week’s top stories in the consumer and retail sector:

New data shows cash payments across the UK are on the rise
(Talking Retail) 

OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT, confirms the chatbot can now provide current information
(BBC News) 

Apple to invest in the UK by increasing hires in UK AI
(BBC News) 

Mercedes-Benz partner with Mastercard to introduce new in-car fingerprint sensor
(Tech Radar) 

Greggs on course for record shop openings
(Retail Gazette) 

Competition drives first fall in food prices in two years
(Retail Gazette) 

Beds.co.uk and Cox & Cox acquire Victoria Plum
(Retail Gazette) 

Royal Mail and ZigZag announce strategic partnership
(Retail Times)

Asda partners with Tata Consultancy Services to support digital transformation
(Retail Times)

Google’s Pixel 8 to involve the use of generative AI
(Engadget) 

Airbnb considers move towards long-term rentals
(Engadget)