Technology
This coverage explores how technology shapes the UK retail sector, focusing on digital transformation, e-commerce platforms, in-store innovations, data analytics, and supply chain systems. Reporting highlights how retailers leverage technology to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and stay competitive โ offering insight for executives, managers, and professionals driving retail innovation and operations.
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Oct- 2025 -3 OctoberSupermarkets
Asda rolls out new electronic shelf labels across Express stores
Asda has announced the rollout of electronic shelf edge labels (ESLs) across its largest and busiest Express convenience stores. The rollout will see 250 stores benefit from the new technology, which will simplify operations for colleagues. Working with VusionGroup and its partners, Renovotec and HL Display, the rollout follows a…
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2 OctoberNews
DoorDash finalises Deliveroo takeover as new CEO appointed
DoorDashโs takeover of Deliveroo has been formally completed following court approval.ย Following the move, Miki Kuusi, a co-founder of Finnish delivery company Wolt, which was acquired by DoorDash in 2022, has been appointed as CEO of Deliveroo.ย Writing on LinkedIn, Kuusi said: โFor me personally, this is also the start of…
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2 OctoberSupermarkets
Tesco ups FY guidance as market share rises
Tesco has raised its full-year profit outlook after reporting strong sales across the business in its half-year results, which have seen it increase its market share over the period.Group sales, excluding VAT and fuel, rose by 5.1% to ยฃ33.1bn. The supermarket also saw adjusted operating profit hit ยฃ1.67bn for the…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberDIY
Ikea launches Life at Home services
Ikea has launched a suite of services under a new โLife at Homeโ banner, expanding into areas beyond furniture retail. The initiative launches with three services available nationwide, including Home Move and Setup, Energy Services, and the Ikea Family Credit Card.ย The Home Move and Setup service, delivered in partnership…
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29 SeptemberLuxury Goods
Mytheresa FY sales jump 8.9% to โฌ916m
LuxExperience has reported that its Mytheresa unit saw net sales rise 11.5% year-on-year toย โฌ248.9m (ยฃ217m) in the fourth quarter to 30 June, while full-year sales rose 8.9% to โฌ916.1m (ยฃ799m).ย The groupโs EBITDA also increased 73% over the year to โฌ44.6m (ยฃ38.9m). The company said profitability improved as gross…
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26 SeptemberElectrical
Marks Electrical cuts profit forecast as HY sales slide
Marks Electrical has cut its profit forecast for the year after weaker sales in the first half, blaming subdued consumer spending and rising costs. The online electrical retailer said revenue fell in both major domestic appliances and consumer electronics during the second quarter to 30 September, with customers remaining โhighly…
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24 SeptemberPeople Moves
M&S appoints former Asos exec as transformation director
Marks and Spencer has announced the appointment of former Asos managing director, Jag Weatherley, as transformation director for its fashion, home and beauty business. Weatherley, who will take up the role in January 2026, joined Asos in 2012 as head of merchandising and went on to hold a series of…
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23 SeptemberFeatures
How the Fine Bedding Company became Family Business of the Year
When The Fine Bedding Company (FBC) was named Family Business of the Year in the Innovation category at this yearโs Family Business United awards, it recognised more than a century of combining family heritage with forward-looking sustainability. The accolade marked a journey that began in Liverpool in 1912 and now…
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23 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
AllSaints appoints new chief people and technology officers
AllSaints has promoted Alex Didymiotis to chief people officer and Alfie Meekings to chief transformation and technology officer, bringing the pair onto the brand groupโs global leadership team. Didymiotis joined AllSaints in April 2024 as global people and culture director, having previously held senior roles at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, TFG…
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22 SeptemberSupermarkets
Asda announces renewed AI and Cloud Collaboration with Microsoft
Asda has agreed a new collaboration deal with Microsoft, marking one of the largest technology deals in UK retail, which will see it accelerate Asdaโs transition to a cloud-first operational model, powered by Microsoftโs artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The supermarket giant said Microsoft Azure will โserve as the…
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