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Very collaborates with Amazon Web Services to deliver generative AI
The Very Group has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help transform and accelerate its shopping experience with generative AI.
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Analysis
Co-op signs 15-year renewable power agreement
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Opinion
‘UK retail has all the ingredients to maximise the opportunities of AI’
From supplier negotiations to store operations, AI offers retailers the chance to reap big benefits, believes Matt Truman
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Analysis
Retail Horizon 2024: Sustainability
Retail Horizon 2024 is Retail Week’s exclusive strategic toolkit for subscribers.
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Amazon reveals it will sell cars online next year
Amazon has announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai to sell cars online in the US from next year.
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Analysis
Retail Horizon 2024: How AI will help retailers unlock their growth potential
The pace of technology development and consumer adoption is accelerating at a breathtaking speed, and retailers must find ways to stay ahead.
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Analysis
Retail Horizon 2024: Technology
Retail Horizon 2024 is Retail Week’s exclusive strategic toolkit for subscribers.
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Analysis
Next season tech – the investments powering the future of fashion
From collaborating on designs to elevating the customer experience, artificial intelligence is changing fashion retail forever.
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Analysis
Innovation of the Week: WHSmith introduces BookCycle buy-back scheme
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Analysis
Strategy spotlight: Five ways Marks Electrical is disrupting its competitors
In its most recent update, Marks Electrical reported a 24.8% increase in revenue, making it the UK’s fastest-growing electrical retailer. Firmly establishing itself as a challenger to larger competitors such as Currys and AO, what can others learn from its success?
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Analysis
Innovation of the Week: H&M launches AI design tool for customers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Analysis
From drones to robots: Amazon delivers the future
The idea of humanoid robots and delivery by drones may seem futuristic, but tech giant Amazon is already making inroads in utilising these products. Retail Week visits Amazon’s BFI1 fulfilment centre in Seattle, Washington, to see the new tech in action.
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Analysis
Innovation of the Week: Inditex reduces maritime transport emissions
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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News
Amazon to launch 60-minute drone deliveries in the UK
Amazon is launching ultra-fast drone deliveries for UK customers from late 2024.
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Analysis
Innovation of the Week: Marks & Spencer widens refillable packaging initiative
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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Analysis
Inside Ikea’s innovation strategy: Stores, AI and supply chain
Retail Week and WRC’s Global Innovation Report explores how retailers across 18 markets – from Carrefour in France to Alibaba in China – are investing to future-proof their businesses. We take you inside Ikea’s plan of action.
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Klarna launches new AI-powered in-app products
Buy Now Pay Later firm Klarna has introduced 13 new AI-powered products as part of its “spotlight fall” launch.