19 h. ago Asda deluged by complaints after rolling out controversial technology in Manchester stores

Asda is reportedly facing a backlash over its new facial recognition trial, which is currently taking place in five Greater Manchester stores, and has seen more than 5,000 complaint emails sent to the supermarket

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3 d. ago Hobbycraft announces nine store closures with 126 jobs to be lost

Closures come after the store was sold to Modella Capital in August last year

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5 d. ago Another Poundland store set to close permanently amid 'increasingly challenging' retail landscape

It comes after a statement was issued by the Pepco Group last month

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6 d. ago Mapped: The Morrisons stores which have closed across the UK

The grocer said its proposals came after a “wide-ranging review” found these services were not financially viable

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7 d. ago Asda praised for launching new service at 'fair price' in UK stores

Asda says they will be offering the service at the "lowest price in the market”

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1 week ago Hungary poised to adopt constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings

The controversial amendment also recognises only two sexes, providing a basis for denying other gender identities Hungarian lawmakers are expected to vote in a controversial constitutional amendment on Monday that rights campaigners have described as a “significant escalation” in the government’s efforts to crackdown on dissent and chip away at human rights.Backed by the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, and his rightwing populist party, Fidesz, the amendment seeks to codify the government’s recent ban on Pride events, paving the way for authorities to use facial recognition software to identify attenders and potentially fine them. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Time to bin the boarding pass? How your face could soon be your ticket to ride in airport revolution

The Man Who Pays His Way: The full-scale digital revolution will arrive at an airport near you in the early 2030s

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2 w. ago Sephora trials major change to three stores including Manchester

Sephora stores in Westfield White City, Birmingham Bullring and the Trafford Centre will all pilot the change

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2 w. ago Man queues up 23 HOURS EARLY outside Manchester shop for Record Store Day

He's already been hailed a 'hero' by some

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2 w. ago WH Smith reveals 10 stores will close including one in Greater Manchester

The closures come after the retailer revealed last month that their high-street stores would undergo a rebrand

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2 w. ago How AI is ALREADY patrolling Britain's shops: From 'buzz for booze' buttons in Morrisons to age

Here in the UK, people are already subjected to a slew of AI-powered tech, including intelligent surveillance cameras, robots, facial recognition systems and online age checks.

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2 w. ago One high street store selling shimmery bronzer that's 'Mac dupe' for less than £4

Shoppers are raving about the one high street store's bronzer, claiming it's the perfect dupe for the Mac Mineralise Skin Finish - and what's even better is that it costs less than £4

Economics

2 w. ago Primark store in Greater Manchester taped off after woman dies

An air ambulance was also scrambled to the scene in Oldham

Events

2 w. ago Inside the beautiful new Italian restaurant, deli and bar opening in Manchester city centre

Lina Stores Manchester will open on Thursday, 17 April

Politics

2 w. ago Asda launches massive trial of live facial recognition technology that can pick up on thieves in SECONDS in an attempt to combat shoplifting 'epidemic'

The supermarket is introducing the scheme in five stores across the Manchester area in a move branded 'disproportionate' and 'chilling' by anti-surveillance groups.

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2 w. ago The vibrant thrift store bursting with hidden treasures bringing a Greater Manchester community together

The store will be hosting a children's clothing exchange this weekend

Sport

3 w. ago Major supermarket announces new store trial which will track you as you shop

The trial will take place at Asda stores in Ashton, Chadderton, Harpurhey, Eastlands and Trafford Park in Greater Manchester

Economics

3 w. ago Asda introduces major change to five Greater Manchester stores as bosses 'look at all options'

The change will aim to improve colleague and customer safety in stores

Politics

3 w. ago Johnny Marr plaque unveiled in Manchester as musician named Record Store Legend

The award recognises Marr’s continuing commitment to championing independent record stores.

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3 w. ago Met Police under fire over ‘discriminatory’ use of facial recognition cameras in London

Data shows the technology has been deployed mostly in boroughs with a higher-than-average Black population

Events