All articles by George Nott – Page 49
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Comment & OpinionWith Reimagined technology, Tim Steiner is out to prove Ocado’s still got it
At a big presentation, Steiner set out to reaffirm the big centralised CFC model was best, while at the same time showing Ocado’s tech was adaptable enough to meet the needs of those that disagree
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NewsOcado reveals ‘game-changing’ new robots and software
Ocado showcased the new developments to investors this week
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NewsHubbub CEO Trewin Restorick to step down from role after eight years
Campaigns under Restorick’s leadership have included community fridges, which Hubbub first piloted in 2016
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NewsM&S takes AR wayfinding app trial public
The supermarket started staff trials of the app, called List&Go, before Christmas as part of its 10x digital stores programme
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NewsBritish Sugar turns on private 4G network to power four ‘Factories of the Future’
British Sugar has signed a seven-year partnership with Virgin Media O2 Business
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NewsGetir to create 6,000 jobs this year as UK expansion continues
Since launching in the UK a year ago, the Turkish company now employs 4,000 people in permanent roles,
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NewsRapid grocer Jiffy launches ‘quick commerce as a service’ with BrewDog
The first partner for the offering is BrewDog, which is working with Jiffy to launch an ultra-fast beer delivery service
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Comment & OpinionKelvin’s Big Farming Adventure sees Fletcher wrestle sheep – and Clarkson comparisons
Is there anything Kelvin Fletcher can’t do?
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NewsAldi ditches Deliveroo as more normal shopping patterns drive down demand
The Grocer approached Aldi for comment after spotting several of its stores had disappeared from the platform
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NewsAsda, Ocado driverless partner Wayve secures $200m funding
The round is a significant cash injection for the London-based startup, which had previously raised $58m since it was founded in 2017
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Comment & OpinionAmazon’s u-turn could be a victory for Visa in more ways than one
Amazon is not the only retailer rounding on card companies over fees. UK supermarkets are also taking on the major players
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NewsAldi launches ‘just walk out’ checkout-free store in Greenwich
To use the store, customers must download the Aldi Shop & Go app
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NewsOcado pushes affordability with new ‘Everyday Savers’ ad campaign
Retailer said the campaign “shows how Ocado can deliver customers a table full of everything they need, and for less than they’d expect”.
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NewsAmazon reverses Visa credit card block on UK website
The two companies had been engaged in a spat over Visa’s cross-border interchange fees, which had risen after the UK left the EU
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NewsImagr appoints former Coop Denmark CEO Peter Hogsted as CCO
The company is set to partner with a British supermarket chain to go live in store in the first half of this year
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Comment & OpinionHeinz is on to a winner with Flex comedy kitchen venture
The format sees a comedian make a meal for a large group, with the help of a sassy sentient microwave
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Comment & OpinionAmazon vs Visa: why no-one is clucking in this game of corporate chicken
With just days to go until UK-issued Visa credit cards are no longer accepted as payment on Amazon.co.uk, there is still no sign of a resolution
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NewsTesco to roll out Whoosh one-hour delivery service to 600 stores
The service – which offers fast delivery for a flat £5 fee – was quietly launched in May, from a single store in Wolverhampton
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NewsBira launches consumer shopping site for independent retailers
Hundreds of Bira members, including health food stores, pet stores and cafés, have already signed up to the platform
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff to launch own-label range
The delivery firm is expected to launch the product in the coming weeks