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Analysis
Lessons from London: How Ocado is using urban warehouses to fulfil customer demand
Customers are always demanding more from retailers, and this is especially true of flexible delivery.
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Retail Voice
Four steps to cutting costs and elevating efficiency
With two transformative recycling initiatives set to reshape the retail landscape this year, Acopia examines how retailers can take control of GNFR to reduce costs and boost sustainability
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Analysis
Chatbots are now dominant. To make them better, get your data in order
Two years ago next week, OpenAI launched GPT-4. As the AI hype cycle ebbs and flows, it is easy to forget that this felt like a massive step forward in generative AI capabilities
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Innovation of the Week
THG Studios launches new AI tool for image creation
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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News
Co-op launches rapid delivery grocery app for independent retailers
Co-op is launching a new multi-million pound rapid delivery grocery app for independent retailers looking to serve customers online.
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Analysis
Ocado moves out of R&D phase, hoping for positive cash flow next year
The multifaceted technology and retail business is in for a year of big changes. It is hoping that its big spend on tech will start to bring dividends
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News
Ocado losses narrow as it ‘significantly’ improves revenue
Ocado Group has delivered narrowing losses and “significantly” improved revenues and cash flows.
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Analysis
New BRC manifesto outlines how retail can drive economic growth
The retail sector has been battling rising crime, Budget policies, shop closures and higher costs.
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News
Retail media for c-stores gains three times more attention than larger retailers
A new study has revealed that retail media in convenience stores gains triple the amount of attention when compared to larger retail stores.
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Events
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News
Just Eat is being acquired by a Dutch-based technology investment firm
Takeaway and delivery platform Just Eat has agreed to a €4.1bn (£3.4bn) takeover by a Dutch-based technology investor, Prosus.
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News
Asda has avoided fines despite missing the deadline for its £800m IT upgrade
Walmart has offered its former business Asda a lifeline after the UK supermarket chain missed a crucial deadline for an £800m technology overhaul.
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News
Currys and Deloitte have teamed up to encourage tech recycling
Currys has collaborated with Deloitte on the firm’s new ‘recycle for good’ campaign to encourage its 25,000 UK staff to recycle old tech at Currys stores.
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Opinion
‘Shiny object syndrome risks killing AI’s true value’
The retailers with AI strategies that are purpose-driven will stand out, says Dunnhumby’s Sandra Stanley
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Retail Voice
How leveraging AI can help make next Christmas a cracker
As the retail sector continues to recover from a challenging Christmas period, Wipro’s Prabhu Ramaiah examines how intelligent technology can play a key role in navigating a complex market
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News
THG’s creative agency has appointed a new senior vice president
THG Studios, the creative agency part of THG Ingenuity, has appointed a new senior vice president to “spearhead growth”.
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Innovation of the Week
M&S trials autonomous farming to reduce emissions and improve quality
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team. Every week, we bring you new ideas and case studies across consumer, technology, sustainability, economy, policy, and industry.
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News
Younger shoppers are demanding ‘faster and more secure’ online checkouts
Younger shoppers are demanding quicker, more secure checkouts when shopping online, according to Mastercard data shared exclusively with Retail Week
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News
Deliveroo has shut down speculation that its chief executive will step down
Deliveroo has shut down press speculation about its chief executive and founder Will Shu who was reported to potentially step down from his role as early as this year.
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News
Currys boss says AI will be the ‘single biggest tech trend since the tablet’
Currys chief executive Alex Baldock has said the retailer expects AI to be the “single biggest tech trend since the tablet” as more customers adopt AI products.