Retail Technology
Tesco’s Next Chapter: Reinventing the Modern Supermarket
For decades, Tesco has stood as one of the defining names in global grocery retail. Its blue-and-red logo has become a familiar sight across cities, suburbs, and rural communities, representing a company that has...
SAI appoints retail technology leader, Clare Hoole, to spearhead UK growth.
London, UK — SAI has today announced the appointment of seasoned retail technology leader, Clare Hoole, who will spearhead the company’s UK expansion, as the leading AI intelligence solution provider continues its ambitious growth trajectory....
Retail Media and the Ethics of Selling Shopper Attention
Retail media has become one of the fastest-growing parts of modern commerce. Supermarkets, online marketplaces, and major retail chains are no longer just places to buy products—they are also advertising platforms. Through websites, apps,...
Augmentation over automation: Despite rising investment in store tech, shoppers want innovation that enhances – not replaces – human connection.
Rising in-store tech investment sees 76% of UK retailers commit to connected store strategies 59% of shoppers find in-store tech frustrating when it operates in isolation from human support 65% of customers value connected...
European Retailer Expands Pilot of Electronic Shelf Labels to Modernise Store Pricing
A major European supermarket chain is expanding its pilot programme for Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL) as retailers across the continent accelerate the shift toward fully digital pricing systems in stores. The retailer, part of...
The AI Supermarket Revolution Has Begun — And IBM Wants Stores to Think for Themselves
The supermarket industry is entering a new technological arms race as retailers explore “agentic AI” systems capable of running large parts of store operations with minimal human involvement. Companies across Europe and the United...
Electronic Shelve Label by 2030. The €2–3 Billion Revolution on Europe’s Shelves
Europe’s retail sector is quietly undergoing one of its most profound technological transformations: the shift from paper price tags to electronic shelf labels (ESL). What began as a cost-saving tool is rapidly becoming...
The Quiet Revolution on the Shelf: How Retail Pricing Is Becoming Digital
Walk into a modern supermarket and the shelves still look familiar—rows of products, printed prices, familiar layouts. But behind that ordinary surface, something fundamental has already changed. The price tags are no longer static....
IBM Think 2026 — Transform the Retail Experience with AI
At IBM’s flagship event IBM Think 2026 in Boston, the future of retail takes center stage. This year’s focus is clear: retail technology solutions powered by agentic AI are no longer a concept—they’re actively...
Laura Belchier and Ocado Retail Take the Stage at Retail Media X Europe
The spotlight is firmly on retail media as Retail Media X Europe prepares to bring together some of the most influential voices shaping the future of the industry. Designed as a meeting point for...
