All Online articles – Page 74
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NewsOcado robot collision causes fire at Erith CFC
Thousands of customer orders were cancelled or diverted to other fulfilment locations after the fire on Friday afternoon
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Comment & OpinionRetailers and suppliers need to keep up with the rapid pace of change in grocery
As we start to emerge from Covid, it will be all change once again, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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NewsFarmison & Co sales soaring as it holds on to pandemic custom
The platform has seen a 300% expansion in volume sales since 2019
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NewsJune Sarpong set to launch The Africa Co brand
Sarpong has registered the name with the IPO under five classes
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Comment & OpinionHow local shops can make their social media efforts prosper… for free
Businesses that thrive online understand people use social media to interact and to develop relationships, says David Glenwright of JC Social Media
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Comment & OpinionHotel Chocolat made chocolate subscriptions work. So why not supermarkets?
The business is clearly aware of the dangers of becoming commoditised – and an exclusive Waitrose deal may just hit the right tone
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NewsGousto matches recipes to customers’ Spotify music choices
Those who have listened to music with ‘high danceability’ might receive a suggestion for a party dish, said Gousto
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NewsAmazon hires Tesco veteran Tony Hoggett to head up physical stores operation
Hoggett took on a new role as chief strategy & innovation officer at Tesco in April
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NewsCity snapshot: Deliveroo ups sales forecast as second quarter orders surge past expectations
Food delivery player Deliveroo has enhanced its full year sales forecast after announcing its second quarter revenues were significantly ahead of previously announced expectations.
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Comment & OpinionOnline is the new convenience. Mults have to keep up with the 10-minute delivery model
The major supermarkets need to work fast to succeed as shoppers shift to less profitable online sales, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsOnline butcher Farmison opens first bricks and mortar store in Yorkshire
The upmarket butcher said its Cut by Farmison & Co store could serve as a template for future retail sites
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NewsDeliveroo to create 400 new tech jobs, the ‘vast majority’ in the UK
The company has also announced restaurants will be able to see customer reviews in ‘real time’, before they are published, and get the chance to contact the reviewer directly to resolve issues and offer vouchers
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Comment & OpinionWhy Ocado’s Tim Steiner isn’t rattled by new ultrafast delivery players
The likes of Getir and Gorillas are catering for a different consumer, the Ocado CEO argues
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NewsOcado deploys lorry drivers to help struggling suppliers
The business has also increased stock levels to shore up availability amid the ongoing lorry driver shortage
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Comment & OpinionHow retailers should respond to the 'hybrid store' challenge
Online fulfilment puts pressure on stores’ IT systems, digital platforms and logistics networks, says TLT’s Perran Jervis
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NewsBeelivery targeting women for courier roles via Facebook
The company has seen a ‘phenomenal response’ from women aged 45 to 55 in particular
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NewsOcado to offer sponsored prime positioning to all suppliers
The online grocer will invite all suppliers to boost their positioning over the next 12-18 months
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NewsAsda becomes first supermarket to trial one-hour delivery across full range
The express delivery service has been launched this week at three Asda stores
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NewsOcado co-founder Jonathan Faiman settles with company over corporate espionage claims
The defendants have made a “significant payment” to Ocado in settlement
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NewsMonaghan unveils Mighty Mushroom Co meat-free brand
The Ireland-based producer said the launch aimed to meet consumer demand for more sustainable plant-based products