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Facial recognition technology in UK shops, including Sainsbury’s and B&M, will now alert police instantly when serious offenders are detected. Civil liberties groups warn this represents a 'dangerous escalation' toward increased surveillance and criminalization in retail.

The UK's Facewatch facial recognition system, used in stores like Sainsbury’s and B&M, will now instantly alert police to the presence of serious offenders. Civil liberties groups have criticized the feature as a 'dangerous escalation' in retail surveillance and criminalization.

A TikTok user received offers from companies like Le Puppino to become a 'dog ambassador' in exchange for free products and social media posts. The user found the company's postage costs for three free items to be £32, and its products, such as a £35 duck dog toy, were significantly overpriced compared to cheaper, similarly reviewed alternatives on Amazon and Shein. The user concluded the arrangement felt like a scam and warned others to vet companies offering social media partnerships for pets.

B&M is experiencing a short squeeze as its stock is on track for its best week ever. A B&M store in Bury St. Edmunds, UK, is mentioned in the article.

Discount chain B&M faces a £13.8 million lawsuit from a supplier alleging retaliation over a failed investment bid. The supplier claims B&M halted product purchases as revenge for the rejected investment offer.