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Snapchat launches new AR commerce & shopping experience

January 26, 2022

Snapchat has announced an upgrade to its augmented reality (AR) shopping, with the launch of catalog-powered shopping lenses. The company say this will make AR shopping “simpler and more engaging…

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Harrods unveils AR powered Christmas window displays

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December 13, 2021

Isabel Cameron

Harrods has launched AR Christmas window displays in partnership with Visualise AR & VR. The augmented reality experience blends the luxury retailers Christmas window displays with 3D animations, delivered through…

Ikea will systematically phase out plastic packaging across its products over the next seven years, as part of the company’s larger goal to become “fully circular.”

Ikea to eliminate all plastic packaging by 2028

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November 24, 2021

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Ikea will systematically phase out plastic packaging across its products over the next seven years, as part of the company’s larger goal to become “fully circular.” The furniture conglomerate will…

Royal Mail installed a new fully-automated parcel sorting machine in its Tyneside site, which is able to process 180,000 parcels per day.

Royal Mail unveils new fully-automated parcel sorting machine in run up to Christmas

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November 16, 2021

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Royal Mail has installed a new fully-automated parcel sorting machine in its Tyneside site, which is able to process 180,000 parcels per day. The machine, which was officially opened by…

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

Artificial Intelligence 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…

Walmart embraces fully driverless deliveries in a worldwide industry first

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Automated Delivery Gatik innovation Walmart

November 8, 2021

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Walmart and its self-driving technology driving partner Gatik are now operating the first driverless trucks in Bentonville, Arkansas. The move represents the first time that an autonomous driving company has…

H&M has launched a virtual, all-vegan line and fashion show via Nintendo’s video game series Animal Crossing.

H&M unveils virtual fashion via Nintendo’s Animal Crossing

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November 4, 2021

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H&M has launched a virtual, all-vegan line and fashion show via Nintendo’s video game series Animal Crossing. The collection comprises selected pieces of womenswear and menswear from the retailer’s forthcoming…

81% of online retailers increase AI budget to boost holiday sales, report reveals

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November 2, 2021

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Online retailers in the UK are increasing their investments in artificial intelligence systems, according to the 2021 ecommerce outlook report. In the run up to Christmas, retailers are turning to…

Amazon Canada has announced the opening of YUL9 in Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec, its “most advanced sort centre in the country".

Amazon Canada unveils landmark robotics sort centre

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October 28, 2021

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Amazon Canada has announced the opening of YUL9 in Coteau-du-Lac, Quebec, its “most advanced sort centre in the country”. The 720,000 sq ft facility is the first in Canada to…

Ted Baker has made its first step into the clothing gaming market by showcasing its AW21 collection on Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Ted Baker collaborates with Animal Crossing to preview AW21 collection

Marketing

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October 25, 2021

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Ted Baker has made its first step into the clothing gaming market by showcasing its AW21 collection on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The news comes as the lifestyle retailer revealed…

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Snapchat launches new AR commerce & shopping experience

Harrods unveils AR powered Christmas window displays

Ikea to eliminate all plastic packaging by 2028

Royal Mail unveils new fully-automated parcel sorting machine in run up to Christmas

Pets at Home launches Relex partnership to optimise supply chain

Walmart embraces fully driverless deliveries in a worldwide industry first

H&M unveils virtual fashion via Nintendo’s Animal Crossing

81% of online retailers increase AI budget to boost holiday sales, report reveals

Amazon Canada unveils landmark robotics sort centre

Ted Baker collaborates with Animal Crossing to preview AW21 collection

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