All Technology articles – Page 123
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Comment & OpinionM&S's retail tech venture shows it's serious about being digital-first
M&S is ramping up investment into its digital operations Marks & Spencer has just announced an exclusive joint venture UK partnershipwith startup accelerator Founders Factory to develop emerging retail technologies. The news follows barely a month after forging a partnership with Microsoft to integrate AI technologies into ...
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NewsMachines that order their own refills on Amazon arrive in UK
New dishwashers that automatically reorder detergent are on sale now
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NewsEagle Eye losses grow despite 33% sales boost
Grocery tech firm Eagle Eye Solutions has recorded a 33% jump in full year sales, but its losses grew and customer volumes remain below expectations.
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NewsUK retail falling behind on voice commerce, finds report
Almost half of UK households are expected to own a smart speaker by 2022
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches Founders Factory partnership to invest in startups
London-based Founders Factory was set up by LastMinute.com founder Brett Hoberman and Henry Lane Fox and work to launch and scale startups across all sectors
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Comment & OpinionUsing the power of POS to convert non-loyalty customers
supermarkets are using all tools at their disposal to attract and retain more shoppers
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Comment & OpinionGrocers must be mindful of price-setting software
The use of price optimisation software is coming under more scrutiny than ever
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NewsConsumers 'unlikely' to use checkout-free tech, says report
But around a third would use technology such as a smartphone app to scan purchases
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Comment & OpinionPartnerships are central to the retail landscape's future
Technology partnerships are essential if supermarkets are to meet the heightened expectations of shoppers
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NewsTrigo Vision gains $7m funding for checkout-free store system
The $7m in funding, from Hetz Ventures and Vertex Ventures, is to be used to grow the research and development team…
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NewsJJ Foodservice introduces Amazon-style delivery notifications
The move comes following JJ’s investment in telematics to monitor its delivery fleet
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NewsCosta Coffee links with Flux to trial mobile rewards scheme
Customers can get digitised rewards stamps automatically as part of any purchase
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NewsEat and Itsu to use 'gamified' training created with Attensi
Attensi’s ‘gamified’ simulation technology generates virtual workplace scenarios on a smartphone or tablet to train employees
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NewsTesco pilots first cashless store and Amazon Go-style payment
Tesco claims the pilot has shown cashless tills would slash the waiting time at the checkout in half
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NewsLeeds plastic recycling trial unites suppliers and retailers
A raft of retailers and suppliers including Coca-Cola, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons are involved in the trial
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NewsAlmond ingredient-sourcing app launched alongside Fact drinks
The Almond app uses a code printed on packaging that consumers can scan to learn the source of ingredients
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NewsCostcutter to offer retailers standalone chip & pin terminals
The Suresite system is aimed at retailers not currently using Costcutter’s in-house epos system
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NewsRobot grocery delivery firm to expand following funding win
Starship is set to expand the reach of its trial with the Co-op in Milton Keynes
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NewsAmazon aiming for 30-minute delivery times using drones
UK country manager Doug Gurr said the UK had the opportunity to “lead the world” in drone technology…
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NewsTesco and Ocado sign up to product information system
ProductDNA and developed by barcode standards organisation GS1 UK