All Technology articles – Page 136
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Analysis & FeaturesCan 3D printing help us produce more, and waste less, food?
The term ‘3D printing’ still feels futuristic – but it’s edging towards mainstream use
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat H&M's new transparency scheme can teach food and drink
H&M’s new scheme shows consumer expectations on product transparency are changing. Here’s what this means for grocery
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NewsNestlé hits deforestation-free supply chain ‘milestone’
It comes after the company launched its satellite-based Starling service to monitor its global palm oil supply chains for evidence of deforestation
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NewsSainsbury's opens first till-free store
Customers will scan their shopping with their smartphones, bag it and leave the till-free Holborn store
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Comment & OpinionPepsi sky advertising trial brought back down to earth
Russian startup StartRocket has developed a way to launch ‘orbital billboards’ into the atmosphere
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NewsDiageo exploring food delivery apps and cocktails on draught
The spirits giant is targeting growth in ‘third space’ outlets that blend hospitality and retail
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NewsAldi responds to wave of job enquiries with careers chatbot
The ‘careers bot’ answers questions from job hopefuls on Facebook Messenger and directs them to relevant opportunities
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NewsCo-op rolls out Reflexis task management system for staff
The new system will digitise paper-based jobs and provide staff with guidance and clarity
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can brands muscle in on the future of connected homes?
In Unruly’s Home of the Future, the mirror recommends outfits and the bathroom scales know what’s in the fridge
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Comment & OpinionRetailers must now think like technology companies
The discounters and Amazon show that thinking differently is the route to customer-centred growth, says Tim Mason
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NewsSainsbury's key tech firm receives private equity investment
Leeds-based Infinity Works aims to upscale and increase its share of the IT services market
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NewsStarship grocery delivery robots reach 50,000-order milestone
They made their 50,000th delivery in Milton Keynes this week, having covered over 200,000 miles in total
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NewsAldi trials self-checkouts for first time in Tamworth store
The move could see the discounter draw level in store tech with rival Lidl
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Comment & OpinionThe future of business-customer interactions is automated
We’ve all seen the live chats that pop up on company websites, saying: ‘Hi, I’m James. How can I help you today?’
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News'Big UK grocer' to open Amazon Go-style store this year
Portuguese tech startup Sensei is working with an unnamed “very big” UK grocer on an Amazon Go-style store
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat's behind the need to breed crops at speed?
In a Norwich glasshouse, scientists are experimenting with growing crops more than twice their normal speed
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Analysis & FeaturesAre wholesalers failing to meet retailer demand for digital?
Retailers are seeking more and better wholesale digital portals, with apps particularly popular
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Analysis & FeaturesCan robots solve the labour shortage in UK warehousing?
There’s an evolving stream of technology ready to revolutionise warehousing – and replace humans
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NewsIn-store marketing outperforms Snapchat ads in sales uplift
Traditional ads on gondola ends, shelves and in-store radio delivered an uplift 10 times higher than Snapchat ads…
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ProfilesSnapchat explained: Q&A with Adrian King, head of CPG, Snap Inc
Can’t tell your filters from your lenses? We asked Adrian King, head of CPG, Snap Inc, for the key details fmcgs should know about the platform