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Articles on the growing channel known as on-demand or rapid delivery. It refers to companies that deliver goods (typically groceries) in under an hour or as quickly as 10-15 minutes.

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Startup Stories: Ella d’Amato, Co-Founder and CEO (aka Chief Believer) at i love it

RTIH gets the lowdown on i love it from Ella d’Amato, the former interim CEO of online marketplace notonthehighstreet. RTIH: Tell us about yourself and i love it. Ella d’Amato: I grew up in Weymouth with six siblings and left school at 15. I spent time in hospitality, trained at a chiropractic clinic, and worked at […]
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Will Foxtrot’s Second Try Pay Off?

  Foxtrot, the modern convenience store chain blending gourmet food, coffee, and convenience, is taking a second shot at expansion after its initial growth struggles. With a focus on urban living, on-demand delivery, and unique product offerings, Foxtrot aims to redefine what convenience stores can be. Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based […]
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Including THG Fulfil, Instacart, and Deliverect: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including HORNBACH Baumarkt, Blue Yonder, One Stop, The Very Group, Puma, CarrefourSA, Lidl Ireland, Shopify, Londis, The Range, Wilko, Primark, and GoWit. Instacart Instacart’s FoodStorm (OMS) technology is announcing new capabilities that will be available for retailers […]
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10 retail trends in 2024: Charting the future of retail

Retail industry trends are moving faster than viral skincare on TikTok Shop. With more ways to shop than ever before, retailers need to find new methods to deliver against consumers’ ever-changing expectations. Brands need the latest in consumer trends to know what their audience are buying right now, and what the major shopping trends to […]
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Is Your Brand a Fit for CVS Health?

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, CVS Health is at the forefront of innovation, bridging the gap between traditional healthcare and modern consumer needs. With over 7,500 stores nationwide, the retailer has become a pivotal player in not just retail but in how millions of Americans manage their health and wellness. As the healthcare industry […]
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Gopuff extends 24 hour grocery delivery service to new areas

Gopuff, the instant grocery delivery company, has launched a new 24/7 service for customers in Cambridge, Salford and the London boroughs of Bow, Holloway and Stratford, following the success of the service in other UK cities. Since launching in the UK in November 2021, Gopuff… This story continues at Gopuff extends 24 hour grocery delivery […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Morrisons extends Deliveroo partnership to 500 of its c-stores

Morrisons is extending its partnership with Deliveroo so that customers can order groceries from 500 of its Morrisons Daily convenience stores and have them delivered to their doorstep in under 30 minutes. Customers will be able to order from 2,500 fresh, frozen and ambient items… This story continues at Morrisons extends Deliveroo partnership to 500 […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The Juice is loose on Roblox! RTIH rolls out the biggest retail technology news stories of the week

It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including B&Q, DPD, Walmart, Sainsbury’s, Instacart, Aldi, Asos, Microsoft, Lush, Ocado Retail, and Saks Off 5th. 1. DIY retailer […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Instacart announces first ever global launch of AI powered smart trolley Caper Carts with Aldi

Instacart and Aldi South Group are to expand their partnership globally. This includes the roll-out of Instacart’s Connected Stores technologies across the retailer’s stores in the US, including In-Store mode and Carrot Tags, as well as fulfilment technology to power e-commerce orders. And in a European first, Aldi South Group is testing Caper Carts in […]
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Scoop Up Sales with Ice Cream in Mix-and-Match Meal Bundling

  National Ice Cream Day refocused the team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® that Ice Cream is important to most Americans in the good old summertime.  A new Gopuff report dives into consumers’ ice cream preferences and highlights how ice cream can play a crucial role in mix-and-match meal component bundling. By analyzing orders […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Microsoft Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott added to e-commerce giant Shopify’s board of directors

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott has joined Shopify’s board of directors. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein, said: “Kevin is a titan of innovation. His fingerprints are all over the best teams in tech and some of the best products. He’s a leader in emerging tech and the future of AI.” “He is a natural fit to help […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Co-op Taps Walmart Commerce Technologies to Support Online Grocery Growth

UK retailer Co-op is working with Walmart Commerce Technologies to bolster its “quick commerce” operations. The co-operative store network, which operates approximately 2,400 food stores and provides products to more than 6,000 other stores, will implement the Store Assist solution from Walmart Commerce Technologies to improve the ease, speed and convenience of its online grocery […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Co-op hooks up with Walmart Commerce Technologies to support retailer’s online grocery push

Co-op is gearing up to work with Walmart Commerce Technologies, implementing its online fulfilment technology, Store Assist, to enhance the convenience retailer’s colleague and customer experience and support quick commerce growth ambitions. The Store Assist app allows retailers to manage pickup, third-party marketplace, ship-from-store, and last mile delivery orders all in one place. According to […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Robots on the rise and loyalty reimagined: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including GXO Logistics, Agility Robotics, Netto, Trotters Childrenswear, ShipEngine, Long John Silver’s, WSS, Aptos, Asda, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and Macy’s. GXO Logistics and Agility Robotics GXO Logistics and Agility Robotics, creator of the bipedal mobile manipulation robot […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Starring CADS, STORIS, Quorso, and Blue Yonder: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including Berrios, AF Blakemore & Son, Studenac, JCPenney, Authentic Brands Group, Co-op, Evri, Tractor Supply Company, and Albertsons. Evri UK parcel delivery company, Evri, has announced a £19 million investment in new plans to fast track the […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Amazon Moves into Competitive Food Delivery Space with Grubhub Integration

Amazon has integrated Grubhub’s food delivery system into its platform, allowing customers across the U.S. to order from thousands of restaurants directly in the Amazon app and website without having to switch over to the Grubhub app. Additionally, Amazon has added Grubhub+ membership — worth $120 per year — as a standing benefit for Prime […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Starring Laws of Motion, Starbucks, and eBay: RTIH’s most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Dunnes Stores, Tesco Ireland, Aldi Ireland, Kwayga, Ordergroove, Heineken, Blue Yonder, Wolt, Sainsbury’s, Microsoft, and the 2014 RTIH Innovation Awards. Sainsbury’s and Microsoft connect as grocery giant looks to boost customer and colleague experience with artificial intelligence Sainsbury’s and Microsoft […]
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Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […]
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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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Future of Marketing: Part One

Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing.  Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […]
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Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […]
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