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• [New] Keyloop has launched Keyloop Cloud, a new secure cloud hosting solution developed specifically for the motor retail sector that will be hosted on Amazon Web Services. AM-online
• [New] Today's Eurozone Retail Sales and German Industrial Production will influence energy demand sentiment. The Rio Times
• [New] Today's Eurozone Retail Sales and German Industrial Production will shape metal demand. The Rio Times
• [New] Today's Eurozone Retail Sales and German Industrial Production will signal demand trends. The Rio Times
• [New] Industry Inflection Point: Retail Hashpower Migrates to AI Platforms According to Bitdeer, 35% of retail mining hashpower is expected to shift to AI-optimized platforms by 2026. Business Upturn
• [New] The future of AI in retail, currently a $40.74 billion industry, will likely converge with other disruptive technologies like AR/VR, Blockchain, etc., in order to create smart and future-ready retail stores. Aeologic Blog
• [New] Large-scale storage technologies like massive batteries, pumped-storage hydroelectric facilities, and innovative ideas like storing heat in hot sand - currently piloted in Finland - could absorb excess power and release it on demand. Elcabildo
• [New] The Indian retail sector is expected to hit 9-10% growth, driven by omnichannel strategies and AI adoption. Globe Live Media
• [New] Generative AI could add $390 billion in annual value to the retail sector. Vinova Pte. Ltd. - IT Solutions Company
• [New] New-vehicle retail sales for the first half of 2025 are projected to reach 6,674,800 units, an increase of 7.5% from a year ago. CBT News
• [New] Generative AI could unlock $400 billion-$ 660 billion in additional annual value for global retail and CPG by boosting productivity 1.2% -2% of revenue. DMNews
• [New] The U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp from official devices due to cybersecurity concerns, citing risks such as lack of transparency and stored data encryption. AMATAS
• [New] Major Australian retailers use AI-driven analytics to manage inventory and predict consumer demand, while banks employ AI algorithms to detect fraud faster and more accurately. Appomate
• [New] In the short term, the FTA is expected to drive a sharp rise in trade volumes: more Indian garments, home textiles, and technical fabrics in UK stores, and increased visibility of British fashion and specialty textiles in India. Fibre2Fashion
• [New] UK business insolvencies were expected to hit a 12-year high last year, peaking at 43% above pre-covid levels, with sectors like construction, hospitality, and retail most affected. Law Gazette
• [New] A surge of high-impact cyberattacks is shaking the retail sector, exposing vulnerabilities even among digitally mature giants like Marks & Spencer, Harrods, Victoria's Secret, and UNFI. Eye Security
• [New] Finally increased transparency on the origin of stored gas, requiring Member States to report the share of gas originating from Russia will be required. ""
• [New] The Slim Jim and Healthy Choice manufacturer will discontinue the use of synthetic dyes in the manufacturing of products across its U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027. Food Dive
• [New] The Healthy Choice and Snack Pack maker said it aims to stop using synthetic dyes across its U.S. retail portfolio before 2028. Food Dive
• [New] New-vehicle sales in the US, including retail and non-retail transactions, are projected to reach approximately 1.25 million units in June. Autovista24
• [New] The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned WhatsApp from all government-issued devices, labeling it a high-risk app due to concerns about data transparency, lack of stored data encryption, and broader cybersecurity vulnerabilities. 5Side Strategy Substack

Last updated: 10 July 2025