All Technology articles – Page 13
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Comment & OpinionAI can’t shake hands: grocery still needs human interaction
AI doesn’t take calls on a Friday night from a buyer who needs a favour, says Ben Lewis, chief sales officer at Salitix
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NewsAldi adding solar panels to 90 stores, taking total to about 500
Aldi is set to install 144 kWp solar panel systems across 41 stores by the end of 2025 and another 49 next year
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Comment & OpinionAnti-theft measures hurt sales and annoy staff – are they really worth it?
While a reasonable enough solution on paper, it appears the labour-intensive ‘Buzz for Booze’ cabinets at Morrisons have fallen out of favour
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NewsSupermarket loyalty in decline as cost of living crisis drives more ‘needs based’ shops
Not only are shoppers switching supermarkets more often, they are spending less in stores when they visit, according to new UK shopper data from Reward
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NewsTesco extends LiveRamp partnership for ‘more personalised ads’
Customers are set to receive ‘more personalised and informative’ advertising
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NewsDeliveroo white-label service Deliveroo Express rolls out with Co-op
It’s Deliveroo’s first UK grocery partner for the delivery-as-a-service offering
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NewsSustainable ready meal brand The Wild Hare secures Tesco listing
The Wild Hare described the listing as ‘a major milestone in the brand’s mission to put soil-first farming and great-tasting meals on more British plates’
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Analysis & FeaturesHas M&S or Co-op done a better job in evolving cybercomms?
In the wake of major cyberattacks, how have M&S and Co-op handled their crisis comms, and how have approaches evolved?
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NewsOpenAI launches ChatGPT Agent that can complete online grocery shops
The tool can ‘complete complex online tasks on your behalf’, including user requests like ‘plan and buy ingredients to make Japanese breakfast for four’, the company claims
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NewsMorrisons stores override ‘Buzz for Booze’ security button
Signs tell customers: ‘The doors are open, just take your bottle’
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NewsAbandon SPS border checks ‘immediately’ urges AIMS
Ministers should press ahead and abandon the existing border framework, said Jason Aldiss, executive director at AIMS
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NewsInnocent reveals £1m regenerative agriculture fund winners
The scheme supports innovative projects that champion regenerative agriculture and help safeguard the future long-term supply of fruit & veg
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NewsRapid convenience player Zapp lists £13k bottle of vodka for delivery in minutes
Only 888 bottles exist globally
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NewsOlio food waste app marks 10th anniversary with 120 million meal landmark
Olio is now operational in 60 countries and has 8.8 million users globally, with 4.5 million in the UK alone
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NewsCyberattacks: businesses must alert government before paying ransoms, under new laws
The NHS, local councils and schools will be outright banned from paying ransom demands to criminals under the measures
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NewsWin-Win closes £3m Series A round to fuel cocoa-free chocolate growth
Win-Win will use the case to invest in its UK team and new product lines, as well as a push into Europe
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NewsWholesale Group launches AI tech to support members
Members and suppliers will be able to ask Jake AI questions and receive immediate insights
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NewsJohn Lewis trialling ‘last minute’ gift deliveries with Uber Eats
The pilot will launch in an initial two stores, ahead of a future nationwide launch
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Promotional FeaturesWhy today’s promo shoppers want more than just a discount
Today’s consumers are more than just discount chasers and those brands that rely on outdated promotional playbooks risk falling behind. Discover how to adapt to this new generation of promo shoppers to gain not only sales, but long-term loyalty.
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NewsModern Baker secures £2.5m investment for healthy UPF mission
The funding from the Series A round will support the next stage of the company’s six-year mission as it rolls out new products in biscuits, sweet bakery, breakfast cereals, ready meals and beverages