Retail Technology
Adapting to Generation Z: The Future of Grocery Shopping and the App War
Generation Z has grown up with a mobile phone in their hand, where “click and shop” is second nature. Their lifestyle and priorities are different from previous generations. They would often rather spend time...
Interview with Georgina Macenzi: Why the USA Leads Retail Cybersecurity
Interview with Georgina Macenzi: Why the USA Leads Retail Cybersecurity Interview by Jim Taylor, Edited by Riad Beladi Jim Taylor (JT): Georgina, you have extensive experience working with Carrefour and Auchan. From your perspective,...
USA Leading the Way in Supermarket Cybersecurity: What UK Retailers Can Learn
As cyberattacks against the retail sector continue to rise, UK supermarkets have become increasingly vulnerable to sophisticated digital threats targeting customer data, loyalty schemes, and payment systems. In recent months, several major British grocers...
Ólimpica Leads Latin America’s Retail Innovation with Toshiba’s AI-Powered Checkout Technology
Ólimpica Leads Latin America’s Retail Innovation with Toshiba’s AI-Powered Checkout Technology In an era where seamless customer experiences and operational efficiency are paramount, Colombia’s Ólimpica S.A. has positioned itself at the forefront of retail...
Building Cyber Resilience: Practical Steps and Lessons from Recent Retail Cyberattacks
Following the rising wave of cyberattacks targeting British retailers and their supply chains, it is vital to move beyond awareness and focus on actionable strategies that protect businesses from digital disruption. Here are practical...
Cyberattack Hits UK Supermarket Supplier, Disrupting Retail Chains and Exposing Sector Vulnerabilities
A leading chilled logistics and distribution supplier serving UK supermarket chains has been hit by a severe cyberattack, creating a ripple effect across the retail sector. The affected company, Peter Green Chilled, supplies well-known...
Global Retail Faces Cybersecurity Reckoning: Lessons from the M&S Breach
In April 2025, Marks & Spencer (M&S), a leading UK retailer, suffered a significant cyberattack that disrupted operations and is projected to reduce annual operating profit by approximately £300 million. The breach led to...
The new era of retail digitisation
As retailers turn towards increased digitisation, as they look to fine-tune in-store operations in their search for efficiency to mitigate against a barrage of rising costs they face, Peter Ward, UK Country Manager at...
Retail Tech at the Core: Walmart’s Innovation Highlights the Future of Supermarket Success
In today’s fast-evolving grocery landscape, technology is no longer just a support system — it is the engine powering growth, efficiency, and customer connection. As American retailers push the boundaries of innovation, Europe’s supermarket...
Retail Tech at the Heart of Grocery’s Future: Empowering Staff and Elevating Customer Experience
Retail Tech at the Heart of Grocery’s Future: Empowering Staff and Elevating Customer Experience As the supermarket industry grapples with ongoing workforce challenges, one thing is clear: the future of grocery lies in technology...