All Technology articles – Page 2
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NewsOcado shares tumble following Kroger fulfilment centre closures
Ocado shares dropped around 16% on Tuesday after US partner Kroger announced the closure of three warehouses.
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Chart of the WeekCharts of the Week: How shoppers plan to use AI this holiday season and DIY momentum
Next week is Black Friday and, as we showed in one of our Charts of the Week last week, there are some signs that shoppers could be holding back to make some big purchases during the holiday season.
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NewsSuperdrug launches on Just Eat
The high-street health and beauty retailer will be available on the rapid delivery platform in time for the festive season.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: Are retailers prepared for potential cyber attacks?
It’s been a turbulent time for retail this year as cyber attacks have devastated the industry. Most notable – and most damaging – was the hack on Marks & Spencer in April.
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NewsDebenhams adopts new agentic AI tool ahead of peak trading
Debenhams Group has launched a new artificial intelligence solution to help its brands manage stock, sales and pricing more effectively during the peak trading period.
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Innovation of the WeekHome Bargains boosts store estate with new payments and connectivity partnership
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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NewsAlibaba.com to launch new feature with agentic AI capabilities
Alibaba.com is soon launching a new feature that integrates agentic AI capabilities into the user journey.
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InterviewRetail media: SMG MD on unlocking new opportunities for brands, retailers and customers
SMG group managing director John Mathieson speaks to Retail Week about the opportunities retail media unlocks, the sectors where it works best, and how technology and AI can further develop benefits in the future.
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AnalysisTikTok Shop predicts record-breaking Christmas after ‘breakout year’
In a year where TikTok Shop has gone mainstream, with the likes of M&S and Lidl launching on the platform, the live shopping app is gearing up to break all its records this Christmas.
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Chart of the WeekCharts of the Week: Black Friday, AI, search and what retail can expect
There is a lot of uncertainty around Cyber Weekend this year, with the autumn Budget, consumer behaviour changing and how consumers access products, too. To unpick those trends, here is our bumper edition of Chart of the Week
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NewsCo-op to push ahead with new store openings amidst cyber attack recovery
Convenience specialist the Co-op has unveiled plans to open or refurbish dozens of stores, as part of plans to recover from the cyber attack, which laid it low earlier this year.
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AnalysisCarlyle: Who is The Very Group’s new owner?
The Barclay family’s ownership of The Very Group officially came to an end today (November 10) as it completed a transaction for global investment firm Carlyle to take over.
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Innovation of the WeekUber Eats adds new tech features for last-minute Christmas shopping
Innovation of the Week is a series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our team.
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Opinion‘How AI agents could transform grocery shopping and what retailers should do now’
Most retailers are still experimenting with how to use AI to drive internal efficiency rather than consumer-facing discovery. The next phase of AI adoption will demand the opposite, advises Dunnhumby’s Sandra Stanley
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NewsWaitrose opens first ‘home for food lovers’ concept store
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has opened its first ‘home for food lovers’ concept in Newbury, Berkshire.
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Retail VoiceFive ways innovation from Taiwan will reshape retail in 2026
Retail is entering an era where innovation is no longer confined to Silicon Valley or Europe’s design capitals. Taiwan has rapidly become a global hub for design, technology and sustainable thinking – a laboratory for the ideas and collaborations that will shape how we shop, connect, and live in 2026 and beyond
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AnalysisTalking tech: The tools behind the world’s leading people-first retailers
Download People, Tech and the Workplace Revolution to delve into how gamification, AI and virtual reality can bolster the retail sector’s internal comms and employee development
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InterviewLive shopping: Bambuser CEO on why the future of ecommerce looks like Netflix
Bambuser’s chief executive speaks to Retail Week about why the future of ecommerce looks more like Netflix than a static catalogue – and why Gen Z’s loneliness might be driving the shift.
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Opinion‘Retail’s future health hinges on finding the right partners to solve industry challenges’
As retailers seek to transform their businesses and take advantage of new technology, more collaborative thinking is essential. That’s why Retail Week has launched Solutions Spotlight, explains Charlotte Hardie
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches on TikTok Shop
Marks & Spencer is piloting the sale of its products through social media giant TikTok.