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Relex Solutions has reported a turnover of €100 million in 2021, after expanding its retail customer base. The retail optimisation technology provider added 34 retailers to its customer base last…

Albertsons launches AI salad bar trial

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January 13, 2022

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Albertsons has started to pilot AI-powered salad bars in six of its stores on the East Coast of the US. The salad bars are designed by European food tech company…

Why retailers should focus on ‘bricks-and-portal’ instead of the metaverse

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January 7, 2022

Ever since Mark Zuckerberg’s surprising announcement that Facebook was rebranding to Meta, the “metaverse” has been the hottest topic in retail, with retailers and consumers alike becoming intrigued with the…

Ocado hints at upcoming release of new ‘game-changing technology’

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January 6, 2022

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Ocado has released a teaser, revealing it will unveil “the next leap of game-changing technology and innovation” later this month. “We have a long tradition of solving some of the…

M&S launches world-first data science & AI apprenticeship scheme

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December 6, 2021

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M&S has launched an industry and world-first level seven data science and AI apprenticeship scheme. The new program is the latest move by the popular retailer to digitally upskill its…

AI search technology can increase ROI from foot traffic and conversions by seven

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November 29, 2021

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Furniture retailer Sofology has seen a seven times increase in its return of investment from foot traffic, increased customer footfall and conversions by using AI search technology. Sofology used Text…

Pets at Home has partnered with Relex Solutions, in a bid to optimise its supply chain across forecasting, on-shelf availability, inventory planning and the automation of manual tasks.

Pets at Home launches Relex partnership to optimise supply chain

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November 12, 2021

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Pets at Home has partnered with Relex Solutions, in a bid to optimise its supply chain across forecasting, on-shelf availability, inventory planning and the automation of manual tasks. Relex will…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to drive monumental shifts in the retail sector. Predicted to be worth $15.3 billion by 2025, some 77 per cent of major UK retailers are looking to deploy the technology this year as they strive to improve their customer experience.

6 ways AI can drive sustainability in retail

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November 5, 2021

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to drive monumental shifts in the retail sector. Predicted to be worth $15.3 billion by 2025, some 77 per cent of major UK retailers are…

Nike’s shares have sunk three per cent after it warned investors that it will take “several months” for production to return to normal amid continued chaos in Vietnam.

Nike files trademark on ‘downloadable virtual goods’

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November 2, 2021