All Technology articles – Page 100
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News
Aldi 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 & Opinion
The 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 & Features
What'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 & Features
Are 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 & Features
Can 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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News
In-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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Profiles
Snapchat 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
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News
Co-op listed in consumer app for searching ethical standards
CoGo asks users to choose what issues they care about from a list including packaging waste and supply chain transparency
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News
Waitrose app sees rise in downloads following Ocado-M&S deal
The upmarket grocer did not disclose total downloads before and after the announcement
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News
Tesco and Co-op robot deliveries expand delivery area
Starship Technologies has grown its Milton Keynes delivery area by a third
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Analysis & Features
Five innovative tech brands trying to help the high street
From apps to digital payments to automated inventories, how five start-ups are bringing tech to town centres
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Comment & Opinion
How new tech can help retailers protect staff and stock from criminals
Bodyworn cameras, CCTV and better training for employees all help to tackle and prevent store crime, says James Martin of the BRC
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News
The Grocer Conference 2019: grow sales with the latest tech
The conference, on 12 March, will explore how to grow sales using the latest technology and techniques in the fast-moving consumer goods space
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Analysis & Features
How will Amazon Go shake up grocery shopping in the UK?
Is it time for UK supermarkets to reassess the tech giant’s threat?
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Comment & Opinion
Retraining schemes and incentives needed to combat job losses
‘We agree the rise of automation will result in short-term job losses but that over time there will be increased productivity’
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Comment & Opinion
Fuel cells: how food and drink stands to benefit from the silent revolution
Retailers are ideally placed to take advantage of the technology, says Professor David Hart, director at E4tech and visiting professor at Imperial College
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News
Amazon launches autonomous robot deliveries with US trial
Six of the ‘small cooler’ sized robots began making deliveries yesterday in an area of Snohomish County, Washington
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Comment & Opinion
What supermarkets can learn from banks about updating legacy IT
An updated technology system can make for a smarter business at a fraction of the cost, says Deborah O’Neill, partner and UK head of digital at Oliver Wyman
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News
Henderson Group integrates Zapper payment app into EDGEPoS
Zapper is also available in Nisa, Premier, Londis, Best-one, Costcutter and Family Shopper stores