All Technology articles – Page 104
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Comment & OpinionEaster littering in public parks proves why Hubbub’s drone project is crucial
The project will see drones collect data on littering hotspots, giving a vital understanding of how and why rubbish is dropped
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Analysis & FeaturesHow convenience stores have upped their online shopping game
The pandemic drove a huge shift in convenience retail, as independents pivoted to home delivery models. So how did they manage the transition so quickly? And will the trend continue?
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NewsWeezy secures fresh herb supply with vertical farmers Infarm
Infarm produce grown in Tottenham will be delivered multiple times a week to four Weezy distribution hubs
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NewsChemical warfare detection tech used in device to make bakeries safer
Inhaling flour and grain dust is a serious health risk in the bakery industry, leading to white lung or ‘baker’s asthma’
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NewsGorillas and Getir achieve ‘unicorn status’ following funding rounds
Both rapid delivery services have launched in London this year
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Comment & OpinionThe upcoming UN Food Summit has been hijacked by wealthy corporations and their food agenda
Citizen food and farming groups are boycotting the summit and setting up a parallel meeting, says Joanna Blythman, food journalist and author of Swallow This
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NewsUnitas Wholesale rolls out Appy Shop partnership for fast delivery
The shopping app has been building its relationship with Unitas for several months
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NewsAsda appoints chief information officer to oversee Walmart separation
Carl Dawson will join the retailer next month having held the same role at M&S for the past six years
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NewsGorillas secures five-year lease on London HQ
Gorillas Technologies has signed up to a 4,500 sq ft space within a former billiard table factory
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NewsOn-demand grocer Roadrunner reveals NI expansion plan
The service’s delivery fee is £2.99. Drivers are employed on a full-time basis
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NewsInvestigation finds many Deliveroo riders earn less than minimum wage
Investigation found one cyclist in Yorkshire worked 180 hours and was paid the equivalent of £2 per hour
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PodcastDelving into Delivery: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Episode two sees our experts unpick the convenience store home delivery trend
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Comment & OpinionIs online grocery really the ‘under-penetrated’ market Deliveroo says it is?
Deliveroo has this week published its pre-IPO prospectus, which outlines its ambition to be ‘the definitive online food company’
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Hut Group: how THG cracked DTC
Through acquisitions and investment in tech, THG has become a go-to for brands looking to move into direct selling. What’s its secret?
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Comment & OpinionWhy Amazon is a major threat to UK supermarkets
Amazon first entered the UK grocery market in 2016 but has substantially expanded its offering over the past year
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NewsRetailers given opportunity to trial digital age verification technology
The scheme is open to off-licence retailers, as well as bar and restaurant operators
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Analysis & FeaturesGetir, Weezy and Zapp: the rapid delivery players leaving Deliveroo in the dust
A slew of rapid grocery delivery startups are launching in the UK, capitalising on a growing appetite for delivery in as little as 10 minutes
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Comment & OpinionHow Amazon is translating frictionless online experiences to its retail stores
Amazon can see the potential to grow share offline by reducing fiction through technology, says Matt Lee, MD at Capture
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NewsApp-based supermarket Weezy expands beyond the capital to Bristol
It has established a new ‘dark store’ fulfilment site in Bristol
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NewsDija acquires Cambridge startup Genie to support UK expansion
Genie launched last year delivering snacks, drinks and everyday essentials in 15 minutes or fewer