All Technology articles – Page 7
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Comment & OpinionWhy has Lidl scrapped Coupon Plus rewards in favour of Points?
Lidl says the loyalty move is based on customer feedback, but not all shoppers are convinced
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NewsDeliveroo drops on-time delivery promise from Gold tier membership
Another perk – 10% credit back on restaurant orders over £30 – has also been pulled
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NewsCorvera raises a further £3m for fmcg AI platform
Better Nature co-founder Chris Kong launched the tech firm in October to support consumer packaged goods brands. It previously raised £1.5m in January to support the rollout of the AI platform
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NewsAmazon opens global delivery network to all for the first time
The e-commerce giant likened the new Amazon Supply Chain Services to its cloud computing arm Amazon Web Services – something it built for its own purposes before being opened up to other businesses
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NewsLidl overhauls loyalty app with new Points system
Lidl Plus users will earn one point for every £1 spent in store, replacing Coupon Plus rewards for reaching monthly spending thresholds
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NewsGLP-1 drugs surge set to lead to raised food prices
The food industry could seek new ways to protect profits with higher prices and premium ranges aimed at GLP-1 users
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NewsOcado signs exclusivity deal with Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm
As part of the deal, both Ocado and Diddly Squat are making a commitment to co-fund outdoor learning and land-based skills via the Ernest Cook Trust.
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News‘Modern slavery risk’ at UK supermarkets in wake of French delivery courier study
Wage withholding, confiscation of identity documents, threats of being reported to authorities, and blackmail to be rife among riders for the platforms in France, according to new research
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NewsZoe gut health app losses swell as it slashes membership price
Zoe has appointed mobile game giant Lior Shiff as director
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Comment & OpinionBefore the shelf: why AI makes most brand strategy obsolete
AI is quietly becoming the new gatekeeper of grocery shopping, filtering brands before shoppers ever get the chance to see them, says Nicola Nimmo, head of customer engagement at Cheil
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Promotional FeaturesSupplier assurance: how to turn due diligence into a strategic advantage
Discover how food and drink businesses can transform supplier certification, turning it into a proactive strategic asset.
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Comment & OpinionYour Voice: animal welfare, salt reduction and HFSS ads
While recent campaigning by Viva calling for an end to cages and male chick culling is to be expected, their position oversimplifies a complex issue
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NewsCDS distribution centre becomes one of UK’s largest solar installations
The newly completed 2.5MW rooftop solar installation at its Avonmouth warehouse is now exporting surplus power into the wider energy network
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Comment & OpinionDon’t let the data do your thinking for your business
Most companies trust their data implicitly, but without the right people questioning it that can be the problem, says Jeremy Garlick, partner at Insight Traction
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Comment & OpinionThe big question for Sainsbury’s: whether to stick or twist
Sainsbury’s is well equipped to handle the macro economy even in a crisis. It’s the next strategy that’s vexed
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NewsM&S chairman blames self-checkouts for encouraging theft
The proliferation of self-checkouts had removed a ‘human link’ in shopping and the technology had to improve, Archie Norman said
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NewsMars rolling out Gemini AI to all employees in expanded Google Cloud partnership
The company has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud
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NewsAnnual cost of shopworker abuse as high as £1bn, analysis finds
‘Retail abuse is often discussed in terms of its human impact, but the cost to employers is substantial’
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NewsAsda deploys AI within legal team to speed up contract reviews
The supermarket has partnered with London-based legaltech company Definely, whose AI product is designed to ‘automate document review, identify inconsistencies, and ensure accuracy’
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Promotional FeaturesThe beautiful game: how to win at sports partnerships 2.0
With the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Wimbledon all landing this summer, the opportunity to capitalise on major sporting moments is huge. Discover how the smartest brands are building 360-degree partnerships – and what retailers can do to optimise them in-store.