Technology puts retail under pressure

Smart shopping technology like this has changed the face of retail Source: Getty / Oscar Wong/Getty Images

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Technology is making it easier for shoppers to buy things, especially in the wake of COVID which meant some shops weren't able to open - but a new study suggests those working in retail feel pressured by recent developments.

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