All Technology articles – Page 150
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Comment & OpinionHow self-service has turned shoppers into unpaid workers
The centenary of the creation of the first self-service supermarket is approaching…
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Comment & OpinionSparks fly in batteries
The batteries category is a huge battleground between the supermarkets and the discounters, which are seizing share here as they are in grocery in general.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco London store refurbs carry lessons for whole estate
The latest refreshes may target commuters and City types but Tesco says they carry key lessons for its national estate
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Category ReportFocus on Batteries: the buzz is back
After years of value decline, battery sales are up, with Energizer and Panasonic in particular thriving. What’s brought the change?
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NewsBestway releases ordering app for iOS devices
Bestway has launched a new app for registered Bestway and Batleys customers.
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NewsSmiths News rolls out 'time-saving' ordering app SNapp
Smiths News has launched a time-saving smartphone app that enables its retail customers to link to its ordering system…
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NewsMajor suppliers line up to back new MyShop indie retailer app
Some of the UK’s biggest fmcg suppliers are backing a new reward scheme aimed at building brand loyalty among indies…
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NewsBig DL app to offer real-time deal alerts to shoppers
An app is launching in October that aims to “transform” local shopping by sending real-time deal alerts to consumers…
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NewsTesco launches first tailored 'ultra' c-store in Hammersmith
Tesco has launched what it is billing as a new “ultra convenient” format in London…
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Comment & OpinionUpstart Uber fires a shot across the bows
Taxi app service Uber has caused a stir in the US with an unexpected swerve into grocery delivery
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Analysis & FeaturesOnline demons lurking in the dark (store)
UK grocery home shopping is tipped to reach £14bn by 2018 – but a new report poses fears over economies of scale…
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Comment & OpinionHudl security issues? Karoline has it covered
I would have left a treasure trove of personal information on my Hudl before throwing it away…
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Comment & OpinionHudl headache is price of success for Tesco
Tesco’s Hudl tablet made headlines with the news that a security flaw meant that users’ sensitive data could retrieved even after performing a factory reset on the device.
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NewsMorrisons' online service is top with tweeters, survey reveals
Morrisons has come out top in an analysis of over 100,000 tweets about the online services of the big grocers…
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NewsTesco to trial click & collect lockers for GM and clothing
Tesco is launching new click & collect lockers for general merchandise and clothing at two London stores on Monday…
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Comment & OpinionFacebook trials impulse shopping with buy button
It’s often difficult to attribute a solid bottom line impact to your social media activities…
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Comment & OpinionOnline is the new reality – like it or not
Ofcom’s annual report on the UK’s media consumption and habits is a must-read for all the major grocers.
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NewsAirborne Honey launches TraceMe manuka app to aid traceability
Airborne Honey has launched a mobile app that allows consumers to trace the provenance of its products…
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NewsTablet take-up soars as Brits embrace new tech
The number of UK households with a tablet device has almost doubled in a year – to 44%, a new study from Ofcom has revealed.
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Comment & OpinionThe Co-op’s trolley tablets are a missed opportunity
The Co-operative last week announced plans to add tablets to its trolleys to gather customer feedback. James Graemer of LIFE is unimpressed