AI in Grocery Retail and FMCG
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NewsSquirrel stars as Pip & Nut launches AI-generated TV ad
Despite relying heavily on AI as a production tool, the ad retains “full human creative direction” the brand said
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NewsWilko gives websites an AI-driven boost with Google Cloud partnership
The rollout marked a ‘significant step beyond standalone feature innovation’ for the retailer’s online operation, its owner CDS Superstores said
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NewsM&S launches ‘Sparks wallet’ in more personalised loyalty scheme
The feature is at the heart of a ‘new and transformed’ Sparks programme launched today
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Comment & OpinionImpact Makers podcast provides straight-talking scrutiny
Throughout, the podcast stays hyper-focused on why the subject at hand matters to brands
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NewsTesco and Adobe sign AI deal to boost Clubcard personalisation
The ‘strategic AI partnership’ is focused on personalising the content and offers Tesco serves up to its Clubcard members and ‘better anticipating’ their needs along the shopping journey
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NewsMorrisons to cut hundreds of head office jobs in cost-cutting AI push
Morrisons head office staff were called into meetings and notified of the sweeping job cuts on Monday afternoon
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NewsIceland rolling out AI forecasting to ‘keep shelves stocked’
Iceland is rolling out the Invent.ai platform to automate replenishment decisions
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NewsParfetts launches ‘Go for Growth’ initiative to drive retailer margins
The ‘Go For Growth’ programme will feature an online hub which brings together category advice, core range recommendations, planograms and market data
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Promotional FeaturesHow marketers can sharpen tech tools to unlock long-term value
How FMCG marketers can sharpen martech for long-term value.
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: The ceasefire, retail crime, and the Co-op merger
Keeping up with the latest developments on the Iran war feels like a job in its own right, and how much relief the 14-day ceasefire will actually bring to UK consumers and grocery businesses remains uncertain at best
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NewsTesco launches meal-planning, basket-building in-app AI assistant
It can converse with customers to find personalised recipe ideas, and add the required ingredients to their basket.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill AI shopping kill the supermarket website?
AI chatbots are muscling into e-commerce with product recommendations and even purchase features. Can supermarket websites survive?
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Comment & OpinionYouTuber FatherPhi exposes AI’s limitations and lies
YouTuber FatherPhi poses incredibly straightforward tasks to the likes of ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Gemini
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NewsM&S giving all store managers Microsoft AI assistants
The AI will be able to complete tasks such as creating shift rotas, giving store managers more time to focus on customer service
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NewsOcado calls cops on rival at Stuttgart trade show
Ocado has called German police on picking robot rival Brightpick after alleging the company has infringed one of its patents.
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NewsAI project diverts nearly five tonnes of Nestlé production food surplus from animal feed to humans
The 4.8 tonnes of unavoidable edible surplus from the production line was sold to Company Shop Group and FareShare, meaning the fmcg giant was able to boost its revenue from the factories’ surplus 15-fold
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Comment & OpinionAdopting AI and building a people-centric future for fmcg
In a short space of time AI has gone from something people were curious about to something many teams feel they are expected to understand and use, says Emma Thompson, head of agency, consumer brand division at Golley Slater
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Promotional FeaturesStay still, fall behind: Why food and drink must keep one eye on the future
The UK food and drink sector walks a continual tightrope between day-to-day operational demands and preparing for what the future holds. So, how can manufacturers and retailers balance their time strategically and successfully?
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NewsJoybuy launches in the UK: ‘Our competition is everybody’
‘You should be able to get pretty much everything you’re going to need in your everyday life, and with speed’
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Analysis & FeaturesCould new store worker app Traxlo solve the labour squeeze?
Traxlo could cut red tape for stores – but is it good for gig workers?