All articles by George Nott – Page 5
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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?
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Comment & OpinionWhy Nesta’s ‘sinister’ junk food ads panic doesn’t stack up
Having been hit with a raft of restrictions, brands are reasonably shifting spend to channels not covered by the legislation. It’s less sinister, more perfectly sensible
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NewsDeliveroo pilots office catering service in London
‘The office lunch is officially back, and Deliveroo for Work is continually finding new ways to elevate it’
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News‘Just real food’ ad ban decision ‘disgraceful misuse of regulatory power’ claims Zoe
The ASA has stood firm in its decision, which Zoe co-founder Professor Tim Spector called ‘patronising’ and ‘absurd’
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NewsLasered limes launched to solve Corona drinkers’ ‘common dilemma’
The markings – dubbed ‘fruit tattoos’ – show the ‘precise visual lines’ for consumers to slice along so their lime wedge that ‘fits perfectly’ into any Corona bottle or can
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NewsJohn Lewis pushes into AI shopping, TikTok Shop and on-demand delivery
The retailer’s products will be “served to customers looking for inspiration on AI platforms” such as Google Gemini and ChatGPT, from later this year.
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NewsOffice returns see HelloFresh 15-minute meal demand soar
Time pressure resulting from workers spending more of their week commuting to and from the office ‘is clearly reshaping behaviour’ the meal kit brand said.
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NewsTesco Media appoints first COO, from Walmart
She has been chief operating officer at Walmart Connect for the past four years
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NewsGrocery gig worker platform Traxlo continues rapid UK expansion
Convenience stores using the platform pay on a ‘outcome-priced, pay-per-task’ basis
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NewsCo-op Live claims European first with ‘fully frictionless’ store and bar
The arena store brings together technology from AiFi and Boxbar tech’s automated self-serve draught system.
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Comment & OpinionAsda’s leadership lessons (and other takeaways from Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE 2026)
Discussions at Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE 2026 have included Asda’s turnaround, the role of AI, retail media and the business of building hype
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NewsFormer Tesco CCO Alessandra Bellini joins Barrows Connected Store board
Barrows Connected Store will be looking to Bellini to provide ‘unbiased, strategic guidance and independent oversight, helping to challenge internal thinking and support long-term growth’
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NewsTesco increases Marketplace seller count threefold in a year
A seller details document seen by The Grocer shows the supermarket’s marketplace now offers products from more than 700 sellers
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NewsTim Steiner: Ocado ‘not blameless’ in CFC closures of major partners
Tim Steiner said ‘we have learnt important lessons’ as the company prepares to re-enter international markets as exclusivity agreements come to an end
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News‘Fill your boots…TikTok is paying’: How TikTok Shop is co-funding brand discounts to woo users
Huge discounts are becoming ‘more frequent in the UK as TikTok Shop aggressively accelerates adoption’. say experts
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NewsJoybuy testing ‘shop the look’ feature for grocery products
Familiar in fashion retail, the ‘shop the look’ feature has been applied to an image of a thirsty woman in front of a packed fridge
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NewsJust Eat takes Starship robot delivery to Sunderland
Just Eat and robot company Starship have launched a joint hot takeaway delivery service in Sunderland
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NewsJust Eat launches robo-dog delivery trial in Milton Keynes
The robo-dogs can bound up staircases, reach speeds of 14km an hour, open gates, dodge (actual) dogs and carry 30kg of food
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NewsJoybuy taps brands for direct supply ahead of launch next month
The online retailer has already established ‘dedicated brand pages’ on its site and app for brands
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NewsJD.com launches express delivery service JoyExpress ahead of Joybuy launch
JoyExpress will deliver in branded uniforms and vehicles, ‘reflecting the company’s commitment to professionalism’ JD.com said.