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Circle K announces roll out of Quorso Intelligent Management Platform across its European stores

Circle K is deploying Quorso Intelligent Management Platform technology across 12 European countries in 11 different languages. “We are thrilled to be collaborating with Circle K to bring simpler, more effective operations to their teams,” says Julian Mills, CEO at Quorso. “Our partnership with them has broadened our ability to work on an international scale […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Ocado CEO Tim Steiner slips into hot seat at online retailer’s technology division Ocado Solutions

Ocado Group reports that CEO Tim Steiner will temporarily lead Ocado Solutions, the company’s technology sub-unit. The move comes as current boss, John Martin, steps down after 18 months in the role, having taken over in 2023 from Luke Jensen. James Matthews, the current CEO at Ocado Technology, will also become Deputy CEO of the […]
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Parcel lockers big hitter InPost lays claim to a bold leap forward in the UK market as it buys Yodel

Polish parcel locker company InPost has announced the acquisition of Yodel, a UK-based parcel delivery firm. It will buy 95.5% of Yodel parent Judge Logistics’ share capital, with PayPoint retaining a minority stake of 4.5%. The deal will see InPost UK’s market share increase to about 8%, with 10,000 automated parcel machines and more than […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Pharmacy chain Dr. Max teams with VusionGroup for store digitalisation push across Europe

VusionGroup has announced a new roll-out with Dr. Max, a pharmacy chain, to deploy its solutions throughout stores across Europe. Dr. Max says it has made the move to digitalise its locations and create a connected store experience for both associates and customers. “VusionGroup’s innovative solutions help us simplify and modernise how our pharmacies operate […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Fast food firm Smalls Sliders taps Bikky customer data and analytics platform to support growth plans

Smalls Sliders has adopted Bikky’s customer data and analytics platform as it scales across the USA. “They’re getting a platform that will help them level up how they serve their guests while continuing scaling across the country,” says Abhinav Kapur, Founder at Bikky. “They’re seeing this first hand, using the platform to coach franchisees on […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Laura Mollard departs grocery giant Asda after working on major Future transformation programme

Laura Mollard has left Asda after playing a part in the retailer’s journey towards IT autonomy. Over the past two and a half years, she has held the position of Senior Information Technology Project Manager, having joined from Co-op where she served as Senior Technology Delivery Manager. Earlier this year, Asda was granted an extension […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Tesco reports year-on-year sales increase for Booker

Tesco’s preliminary results show Booker’s core retail like-for-like sales increased by 0.9% year-on-year, growing ahead of the market. It has been supported by a further 566 net new retail partners in the year. Tesco said, while the independent convenience sector is seeing some trading softness,… This story continues at Tesco reports year-on-year sales increase for […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

As Easter egg prices rise, retailers can be more transparent in price communication, says Harrison

Shrinkflation has hit retailers this Easter, with the price of Easter eggs from Cadbury, Mars, and Terry’s rising by 50%. Research from Which? found that at Morrisons, a 200g Cadbury Creme Egg Mixed Chocolate Box increased from £2.62 last year to £4, and at Tesco, a Twix white… This story continues at As Easter egg prices rise, retailers […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Buzzwords, cop outs, and new homes: ten key takeaways from an electric Retail Technology Show 2025

Retail Technology Show took place last week at London Excel. And it was really rather good. Here are our ten key takeaways from a fantastic two days of cutting-edge tech, fantastic networking opportunities, and thought provoking conference sessions. 1. Move to London Excel pays off Whilst we will miss the eccentric charm of London Olympia, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Rovertown brings gamification to convenience retail with launch of Game Room on its platform

Game Room is a new feature on the Rovertown platform that’s designed to help convenience retailers turn app engagement into a daily habit. “Game Room turns app engagement into a daily habit,” says Jeffry Harrison, President and Co-Founder at Rovertown. “When customers open your app every day to play and earn their daily rewards, they’re […]
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Prime Markets becomes first retailer in Saudi Arabia to bring Tally inventory robot to stores

Simbe reports a partnership with Universal Cold Store (Prime Markets), a grocery retail chain in Saudi Arabia, involving the introduction of its autonomous robot, Tally. In a first for the region, the aim here is to enhance inventory management, improve pricing accuracy, and elevate the customer experience across select Prime Markets locations. Tally autonomously roams […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Retailers among businesses facing cash shortage as G4S workers vote to strike

Retailers, banks and ATMs are facing a cash shortage as more than 1,000 G4S workers vote to strike over a “real terms pay cut”. GMB members deliver money to companies such as Co-op, Tesco and Asda. Workers have voted to strike with a majority of… This story continues at Retailers among businesses facing cash shortage […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Co-op and Uber Eats shake hands on new three-year rapid grocery deliveries partnership renewal

Uber Eats and Co-op have announced a three-year extension of their quick commerce partnership. The tie up, which started in 2022, has seen the number of Co-op stores where Uber Eats is available increase to more than 1,300. The retailer will now extend its work with Uber Direct – Uber’s white label last mile delivery […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

British online department store Debenhams unveils DebenhamsPay+ BNPL option for customers

Debenhams is launching a buy now pay later option. Fast fashion firm boohoo acquired the name and website operations of Debenhams from administrators after the debt laden retailer, which had 123 stores and 12,000 staff, collapsed in 2020. It has since rebranded to Debenhams Group, a move that follows a huge fall from grace on […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Tesco Express to trial giving away food near usage date

Tesco Express has begun a trial giving expiring food to customers for free at the end of the day as it tries to cut food waste. The supermarket will give away some already discounted ‘yellow sticker’ items after 9.30pm in some of its Express stores… This story continues at Tesco Express to trial giving away […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Digital Product Passports: How Retailers Can Turn Compliance to Consumer-focused Value

With the introduction of the new EU sustainability legislation on Digital Product Passports (DPPs) underway, understanding and prioritising the consumer’s point of view is essential for fashion retailers. What is a Digital Product Passport? In July 2024, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) became law in Europe, mandating the implementation of Digital Product Passports […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Fashion rules as Vinted CEO Adam Jay once again bags top spot in RTS Retail Disruptors Report

Adam Jay, CEO at controversial fashion resale platform Vinted, has once again taken top spot in the Retail Disruptors & Innovators report, released today by Retail Technology Show. This is an annual report championing progressive individuals from across the sector, who are driving seismic change across the retail landscape.  Jay holds on to his number […]
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Fast, cheap, but devoid of heart: here’s why Temu and Shein are laggards in UK fashion scene

“Temu and Shein have no heart” So said The Sole Supplier Founder, George Sullivan, at a press panel event for Retail Technology Show 2025 in London this week. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “Yes, they appeal to the consumer chasing low prices, but the brands actually dominating the UK fashion scene are doing something […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Customers fume as Ocado once again cancels grocery delivery orders due to operation issues

Ocado is experiencing operation issues this morning, resulting in a large number of customers having their orders cancelled. This follows on from issues at Christmas when long booked orders were binned due to major warehouse woes. Customers have taken to social media to hit out at the online retailer, with one fuming on X: “Abysmal […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Retail technology veteran and former Ulta Beauty CIO Diane Randolph connects with WorkJam

WorkJam, a digital frontline workplace, has announced the appointment of Diane Randolph, the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Ulta Beauty, to the company’s board of directors. Randolph held the CIO role from 2014 to 2020. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in Ulta’s rapid growth and digital transformation, leading major advancements in […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Retail Technology Show announces 2025 Innovation Award shortlist including Pricer and Akeneo

Retail Technology Show (RTS) has announced the shortlist for its 2025 Innovation Awards, which champions the progressive technologies powering retail transformation. Every year, the awards highlight the best examples of game-changing solutions from across the RTS exhibition floor. They are judged by a panel made up of the RTS advisory board, as well as industry […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

E-commerce delivery platform startup Relay raises $35 million in Series A round headed up by Plural

Relay, which was founded in 2022 and focuses on the backbone of e-commerce delivery for retailers, has announced a $35 million Series A round led by Plural. The round also includes continued participation from its seed investors, Project A and Prologis Ventures, the VC arm of logistics real estate firm Prologis. The new capital will […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

DHL stumps up £230 million as new e-commerce hub formally opens today in Coventry

Logistics giant DHL has invested £230 million in a new e-commerce hub in Coventry which it says will create up to 600 local jobs. Business Minister Justin Madders will today formally open the hub which covers 25,000 m² of space and can handle up to a million parcels a day. During his visit, the Minister […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Asos bolsters its retail tech function with appointment of Przemek Czarnecki as EVP Technology

Asos has announced the appointment of Przemek Czarnecki, who joined as EVP Technology in February, taking over from Interim EVP Technology, Hugh Williams. Przemek brings 30 years of experience in digital engineering and engineering management, with a focus on digital technology and e-commerce. He has worked across Europe and the US, most recently as VP, […]
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Showcasing smart solutions: these are our biggest retail technology articles on LinkedIn right now

We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we power towards the 25,000 followers mark, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Co-op, Deliveroo, Barron McCann, Currys, Deloitte, Pricer, Focal Systems, RELEX Solutions, TPP Retail, Hightouch, NearSt, […]
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London calling as Landsec extends its long-term Piccadilly Lights partnership with Ocean Outdoor

Landsec has extended its partnership with Ocean Outdoor which manages the digital out of home (DOOH) contract for Piccadilly Lights in London. Under the terms of the agreement, Ocean will continue to manage content for the advertising DOOH screen well into the next decade, and work with Landsec on The Venue which sits beneath the […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Squaring the circle | The Big Story: Labour costs

Sainsbury’s announcement last month (January) that it was to axe more than 3,000 jobs, mainly by closing down its remaining in-store cafés, made headline news, while similar job cuts by Tesco (400) and Morrisons (200) were also picked up in the press. What is less… This story continues at Squaring the circle | The Big […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

A new home for bigger and better things: Boxbar Tech makes investment in British manufacturing

Boxbar Tech, a startup specialising in automated self-serve drinks solutions for events and venues, has announced plans for a new manufacturing facility and office space in the UK. In a LinkedIn post, it said: “A new home for bigger and better things. Last week, we took a major step forward, signing the lease for our […]
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D2C e-commerce startup MarketLeap snags $8.3 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures

MarketLeap, an AI driven platform that aims to simplify and scale D2C e-commerce, has announced an $8.3 million Series A funding round led by Smedvig Ventures, with participation from Expon Capital, Motier Ventures and business angels including former executives from Amazon, SoftBank, and Unilever.  The capital injection will allow the company to accelerate platform development […]
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Shopify powered Yeezy e-commerce website taken down after Kanye West brand sells swastika t-shirt

Kanye West’s Yeezy online store has been taken down by Shopify following the sale of swastika t-shirts. The musician and entrepreneur reportedly splashed out $2 million on a single advert which aired during the Super Bowl at the weekend, directing people to his website where the t-shirts were being sold. “So what’s up, guys? I […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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