All Technology articles – Page 89
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NewsSainsbury's opens first till-free store
Customers will scan their shopping with their smartphones, bag it and leave the till-free Holborn store
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Comment & OpinionPepsi sky advertising trial brought back down to earth
Russian startup StartRocket has developed a way to launch ‘orbital billboards’ into the atmosphere
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NewsDiageo exploring food delivery apps and cocktails on draught
The spirits giant is targeting growth in ‘third space’ outlets that blend hospitality and retail
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NewsAldi responds to wave of job enquiries with careers chatbot
The ‘careers bot’ answers questions from job hopefuls on Facebook Messenger and directs them to relevant opportunities
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NewsCo-op rolls out Reflexis task management system for staff
The new system will digitise paper-based jobs and provide staff with guidance and clarity
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can brands muscle in on the future of connected homes?
In Unruly’s Home of the Future, the mirror recommends outfits and the bathroom scales know what’s in the fridge
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Comment & OpinionRetailers must now think like technology companies
The discounters and Amazon show that thinking differently is the route to customer-centred growth, says Tim Mason
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NewsSainsbury's key tech firm receives private equity investment
Leeds-based Infinity Works aims to upscale and increase its share of the IT services market
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NewsStarship grocery delivery robots reach 50,000-order milestone
They made their 50,000th delivery in Milton Keynes this week, having covered over 200,000 miles in total
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NewsAldi 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 & OpinionThe 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 & FeaturesWhat'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 & FeaturesAre 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 & FeaturesCan 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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NewsIn-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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ProfilesSnapchat 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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NewsCo-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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NewsWaitrose 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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NewsTesco and Co-op robot deliveries expand delivery area
Starship Technologies has grown its Milton Keynes delivery area by a third