All Technology articles – Page 4
-
NewsAldi trial of checkout-free shopping comes to an end
The Shop & Go store in Greenwich, south London, has become a standard Aldi Local
-
Analysis & FeaturesCould new store worker app Traxlo solve the labour squeeze?
Traxlo could cut red tape for stores – but is it good for gig workers?
-
NewsHolland & Barrett quietly launches online marketplace to reach new shoppers
H&B is on the hunt for new and existing suppliers to list products, having quietly launched the new platform last month
-
Comment & OpinionAs chocolate prices soar, cocoa alternatives are on the rise
Advances in food technology are enabling the creation of cocoa alternatives that closely mimic the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional chocolate, says Emma Schofield, associate director for global food science at Mintel Food & Drink
-
NewsAldi adds ‘select your store’ feature to app
By entering their postcode and selecting a store, users ‘will see the product range and pricing specifically for that store’
-
NewsDeliveroo pilots office catering service in London
‘The office lunch is officially back, and Deliveroo for Work is continually finding new ways to elevate it’
-
News‘Just real food’ ad ban decision ‘disgraceful misuse of regulatory power’ claims Zoe
The ASA has stood firm in its decision, which Zoe co-founder Professor Tim Spector called ‘patronising’ and ‘absurd’
-
NewsSupermarket AI making supplier forecasting ‘nightmare’ even worse
A group representing more than 20 mid to large-sized suppliers met with Adjudicator Mark White last month to raise the issue
-
NewsLasered limes launched to solve Corona drinkers’ ‘common dilemma’
The markings – dubbed ‘fruit tattoos’ – show the ‘precise visual lines’ for consumers to slice along so their lime wedge that ‘fits perfectly’ into any Corona bottle or can
-
NewsOffice returns see HelloFresh 15-minute meal demand soar
Time pressure resulting from workers spending more of their week commuting to and from the office ‘is clearly reshaping behaviour’ the meal kit brand said.
-
NewsGrocery gig worker platform Traxlo continues rapid UK expansion
Convenience stores using the platform pay on a ‘outcome-priced, pay-per-task’ basis
-
NewsCo-op Live claims European first with ‘fully frictionless’ store and bar
The arena store brings together technology from AiFi and Boxbar tech’s automated self-serve draught system.
-
NewsShellworks raises £11m to scale eco plastic packaging alternative
Founded in 2019, London-based Shellworks develops and manufactures Vivomer, a bio-based material made using microbes to ferment second generation feedstocks, such as used cooking oil
-
Comment & OpinionAsda’s leadership lessons (and other takeaways from Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE 2026)
Discussions at Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE 2026 have included Asda’s turnaround, the role of AI, retail media and the business of building hype
-
NewsFood waste app Too Good To Go appoints new UK & Ireland MD
The new hire replaces Sophie Trueman, who moved to a new global commercial director role with the platform in December
-
RankingsThe Digital Capability Index 2026: how retailers compare on AI, returns and mobile
The index analyses key omnichannel functions and then weights their importance
-
NewsArgos trumps Tesco to top new index of retailer digital capability
The Sainsbury’s-owned everything retailer offers shopping features most closely matched to consumer demands
-
Promotional FeaturesHow retailers can profit by preparing for the UK deposit return scheme
Evidence from Europe shows stores with convenient return points see higher footfall and increased basket spend. As the UK’s DRS rollout takes shape, retailers who invest in the right tech now will protect margins and build customer loyalty later.
-
NewsAI pioneer Zest seeks £1m for mission against food waste
AI-powered food waste pioneer Zest has opened a £1m fundraiser to develop its boutique model into a software-as-a-service (SaaS) business
-
RankingsBig 30 wholesaler report and rankings 2026: a heavy load to bear
Inflation, increasing employment costs, new regulation… as the challenges mount up, how are the Big 30 wholesalers responding?