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One Stop phases out its own-brand products to replace them with Tesco’s

One Stop is to phase out its current own-label products and replace them with Tesco’s core own-brand range across all its stores. The group, which is a subsidiary of Tesco and now has more than 1,000 stores, believes the move will enable its retailers to… This story continues at One Stop phases out its own-brand […]
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Booker growth contributes to Tesco’s positive interim results

Tesco reported significant sales growth in its 2024/2025 interim results. Sales across the group grew by 3.5% over the period to £31.5bn and like-for-like sales rose by 2.9%. Food sales grew by 5.4%, which includes a strong contribution from fresh food volume growth as we… This story continues at Booker growth contributes to Tesco’s positive […]
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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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Foodservice Retail Discontinuity Continues Driven by Gen Z and Millennial Adoption

  Notice was first given in 1991 when Foodservice Solutions®, Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson, warned foodservice industry professionals about the shifting consumer mindset at COEX. Then, in 1996, Johnson coined the term “grocerants” in an Op-Ed article published in both FoodService Director and Nation’s Restaurant News. Fast forward to today, and the foodservice industry is […]
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What Price Loyalty? | Big story

Clever marketing ploy or brazen rip-off? Whatever your view of loyalty pricing, it’s hard to miss at the moment. Tesco is pushing hard on its Clubcard Prices though TV advertising, while rival multiples including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and the Co-op have jumped on board with their… This story continues at What Price Loyalty? | Big story […]
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Amazon Fresh: The Copycat Grocer Abandoning Innovation for Imitation

  From the outset, Amazon has been synonymous with innovation. The company disrupted the entire retail landscape with its commitment to price competitiveness, customer-centric operations, and an unmatched logistical network. Now then according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes, in a perplexing pivot, Amazon Fresh has devolved into a […]
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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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UK’s biggest grocer Tesco partners with Marketplacer to launch its new online marketplace

Marketplacer has partnered with Tesco to launch its new online marketplace. Powered by Marketplacer’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology, this offers Tesco customers access to more third-party products online that complement its existing range, with the aim of giving people a one-stop-shop for everything they may need.    The project, which commenced in June, will continue to expand, […]
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Ikea announces 100th Tesco Click and Collect point and preps roll-out of 100 more within next year

Ikea has opened its 100th mobile pick-up point, following a UK wide roll-out. The service is free of charge for orders over £100 and costs £5 for orders below that amount. The expansion comes as the retailer reports that almost 40% of its total sales are made through online purchases. Customers can use the offering […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Let staff watch the game, says Usdaw

Retail trade union Usdaw is urging convenience retailers to consider closing on Sunday evening so staff can watch England in the European football championship final. The union’s suggestion comes after Tesco and Sainsbury’s announced they would be shutting their small stores on Sunday evening to… This story continues at Let staff watch the game, says […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Tesco taps new dunnhumby AI powered Assortment solution for localised ranging in retailer’s stores

dunnhumby is introducing new AI powered assortment technology. This is being used by Tesco to improve customer shopping experiences through smarter product selection. It enables retailers to: Create localised ranges, down to store specific level Develop space aware ranges and planograms Implement a more efficient, end-to-end process “In today’s dynamic retail landscape, keeping up with […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Tesco veteran Nick Lansley looks back on retail journey as he announces major milestone in his career

Retail veteran Nick Lansley has announced a significant milestone in his career. Lansley’s CV includes almost 16 years at Tesco.com and just under 13 years at Tesco, where he held such roles as Head of Open Innovation at Tesco Labs. Since leaving the UK grocery giant in 2015, he has worked as an innovation consultant, […]
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Walmart Pilots Program with Agricultural Data Supplier to Improve Seasonal Fresh Supply Chains

Walmart is partnering with Agritask, a crop supply intelligence solution, on a pilot that will deploy Agritask’s remote sensing and data analytics tools in various regions of the U.S. and Mexico in order to provide hyperlocal insights on seasonal blackberry and cherry crops from select Walmart suppliers. The real-time monitoring will help drive rapid response […]
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Tesco flourishes, but tobacco decline hits Booker

Tesco said in a trading statement today that it is continuing to “build momentum” after a first quarter in which its overall sales increased like-for-like by 4.6% in the UK to £11.3bn. Almost every part of Tesco increased sales, although its wholesaler Booker was an… This story continues at Tesco flourishes, but tobacco decline hits […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Shortening the distance between inspiration and commerce: RTIH pulls together this week’s coolest retail technology plays

RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including Walmart, Hugo Boss, Zippin, Tesco, PepsiCo, The LEGO Group, M&S, Polytag, DoorDash and Ulta Beauty. Hugo Boss Hugo Boss has unveiled Hugo Boss XP, an omnichannel membership experience based around the brand’s customer app. This […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Belgian grocery retailer Colruyt Group tests out StrongPoint lockers for online shopping service Collect&Go

StrongPoint reports that Belgian retailer Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, is trialling its grocery lockers for e-commerce orders.  The lockers will be installed at a number of Colruyt Group locations, providing customers with a way to collect their online groceries. “We are thrilled to partner with Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, and have […]
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One Stop expands bakery range , introducing protein products and new offers

Following on from a successful expansion of their fresh range, One Stop have launched 16 new bakery, bread and cake lines. These include Simply Doughnuts Mini Ring Bites 8’s for £1.50, One Stop Cinnamon Buns 2’s for £1.80, Tesco Raspberry Sponge for £1.60 and even… This story continues at One Stop expands bakery range , introducing […]
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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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  1. Technology & Innovation

Dunnes Stores, Tesco Ireland and Aldi Ireland tap Kwayga retail technology to combat cost of living crisis

Dunnes Stores, Tesco Ireland and Aldi Ireland are partnering with Kwayga, a B2B supplier sourcing engine in the food and drink sector, to employ AI driven strategies enabling the accessibility of good quality products at sustainable prices. Kwayga says that, with its AI data driven technology, buyers can cut sourcing times by 40% and increase […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Starring Eagle Eye, Happy Returns, and RTS 2024: 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 the latest issue of RTIH magazine, Currys, Walmart, Roblox, Shein, Forever 21, Rimi Baltic Group, adidas, Tesco, and Pets at Home. Focus on influencers and retail technology innovation: sixth edition of RTIH magazine now available in digital format We’re pleased […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Tesco Leverages AI to Gamify Loyalty Program Challenges

UK supermarket giant Tesco will use AI to provide personalized purchasing challenges to as many as three million members of its Clubcard loyalty program, offering them a chance to earn a maximum of £50 (approximately $62 USD) in Clubcard points. Beginning May 20, 2024 and lasting six weeks, participating members will receive 20 challenges that […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Tesco taps Eagle Eye AI and machine learning technology to help grocery giant personalise Clubcard promotions

Eagle Eye has secured a one-year contract, with the option to renew for a further year, with Tesco for its AI powered Personalised Challenges solution. This is a digital platform which allows retailers to personalise promotions, providing customised challenges designed to reward incremental behaviour. In-built AI and deep machine learning facilitate hyper personalisation through its […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Technical glitch disrupts Sainsbury’s morning deliveries

Sainsbury’s faced a delivery setback this morning, as a technical glitch cancelled several customer deliveries.  The supermarket giant confirmed via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that technical difficulties caused the disruptions. @sainsburys I’m assuming my order is cancelled too? No email, no text and finding information out on here, nothing official – not ideal! […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Retail data brand Reapp adds Waitrose & Partners to list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform

Reapp has added Waitrose & Partners to the list of major UK retailers available on its AI driven platform, Reapp Insights. This helps brands and retailers understand what products are selling, where and when. Through the use of artificial intelligence, it utilises factors such as temperature and trends to help inform decisions at shelf-edge.  The […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Booker retail sales grew by 11%

Excluding tobacco, retail sales at wholesaler Booker grew by 11% in the year to 24 February, according to the annual results from parent company Tesco released earlier this week. Retail sales rose to more than £3.2b but tobacco sales dropped by 4.3% to £1.86bn. Overall,… This story continues at Booker retail sales grew by 11% […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Booker hits back at claims independents are being ‘slowly pushed aside’

Tesco-owned Booker has hit back at claims from independent retailers – published in The Guardian earlier today – that its recent range reduction is “squeezing them out of business” by restricting supplies and deliveries. Retailers said Booker had: Reduced the range of items available by… This story continues at Booker hits back at claims independents […]
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“Technical Issues” Hit Global Retailers

Bloomberg reports that in the UK, both Tesco and J Sainsbury suffered disruptions over the weekend caused by “technical disruptions.” According to the story, “J Sainsbury Plc, the country’s second-largest grocer, experienced ‘issues’ with contactless payments and won’t be able to deliver the ‘vast majority’ of the day’s online orders … Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Officer […]
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