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Catalyst Brands agrees Figure humanoid robotics partnership amid supply chain modernisation push

Scott Thompson 27/05/2026 Scott Thompson 27/05/2026

Catalyst Brands agrees Figure humanoid robotics partnership amid supply chain modernisation push

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New chapter for John Lewis & Partners as it shutters Blakelands DC and invests in automation

Scott Thompson 26/05/2026 Scott Thompson 26/05/2026

New chapter for John Lewis & Partners as it shutters Blakelands DC and invests in automation

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Mars taps robotics and AI as it looks to turn Slough factory into next-generation manufacturing hub

Scott Thompson 21/05/2026 Scott Thompson 21/05/2026

Mars taps robotics and AI as it looks to turn Slough factory into next-generation manufacturing hub

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Specsavers focuses on automated tech as it stumps up £7 million for Kidderminster factory expansion

Scott Thompson 18/05/2026 Scott Thompson 18/05/2026

Specsavers focuses on automated tech as it stumps up £7 million for Kidderminster factory expansion

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Marks & Spencer begins construction work on £340 million, 1.3 million sq ft automated food distribution centre

Scott Thompson 14/05/2026 Scott Thompson 14/05/2026

Marks & Spencer begins construction work on £340 million, 1.3 million sq ft automated food distribution centre

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Can a robot vacuum run while you sleep? A guide to quiet cleaning schedules

Contributed article 13/05/2026 Contributed article 13/05/2026

Can a robot vacuum run while you sleep? A guide to quiet cleaning schedules

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M&S to buy former Asos automated fashion distribution centre as retailer looks to double online sales

Scott Thompson 11/05/2026 Scott Thompson 11/05/2026

M&S to buy former Asos automated fashion distribution centre as retailer looks to double online sales

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Staff Writer 07/05/2026 Staff Writer 07/05/2026

THG Fulfil powers premium wellness brand BON CHARGE’s UK expansion via fulfilment tie up

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Vusion wins big at RTS 2026 in London: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories

Staff Writer 01/05/2026 Staff Writer 01/05/2026

Vusion wins big at RTS 2026 in London: RTIH rounds up this week's biggest retail technology stories

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Automation and technology key as global convenience space on course to hit $1 trillion by 2030

Staff Writer 29/04/2026 Staff Writer 29/04/2026

Automation and technology key as global convenience space on course to hit $1 trillion by 2030

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Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push

Staff Writer 27/04/2026 Staff Writer 27/04/2026

Delivery Hero launches Herogen autonomous software delivery agent as part of firm's everyday app push

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Smart stores specialist VenHub thinks about the future as US-based company builds momentum

Staff Writer 24/04/2026 Staff Writer 24/04/2026

Smart stores specialist VenHub thinks about the future as US-based company builds momentum

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Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform

Staff Writer 21/04/2026 Staff Writer 21/04/2026

Former Costa Express boss secures £2 million in funding to scale automated coffee platform

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Warehouse automation startup Nomagic raids Google DeepMind to hire Markus Wulfmeier as Chief Scientist

Staff Writer 20/04/2026 Staff Writer 20/04/2026

Warehouse automation startup Nomagic raids Google DeepMind to hire Markus Wulfmeier as Chief Scientist

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Five ways retailers are using AI to handle EOFY demand spikes

Staff Writer 17/04/2026 Staff Writer 17/04/2026

Five ways retailers are using AI to handle EOFY demand spikes

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Ocado Intelligent Automation hits MODEX with launch of AI powered Ocado IQ software suite

Staff Writer 14/04/2026 Staff Writer 14/04/2026

Ocado Intelligent Automation hits MODEX with launch of AI powered Ocado IQ software suite

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Lyreco wraps robotic transformation of French logistics hub with deployment of Exotec Skypod solution

Staff Writer 13/04/2026 Staff Writer 13/04/2026

Lyreco wraps robotic transformation of French logistics hub with deployment of Exotec Skypod solution

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Former Carrefour exec Roberto Parrotto bags IT Manager - Intelligent Automation role at Campari Group

Staff Writer 13/04/2026 Staff Writer 13/04/2026

Former Carrefour exec Roberto Parrotto bags IT Manager - Intelligent Automation role at Campari Group

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The shift from search and scroll to ask and buy: last week’s biggest retail technology plays

Staff Writer 06/04/2026 Staff Writer 06/04/2026

The shift from search and scroll to ask and buy: last week’s biggest retail technology plays

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Lush UK taps Quadient Accounts Payable automation software to boost cosmetics retailer's finance operations

Staff Writer 01/04/2026 Staff Writer 01/04/2026

Lush UK taps Quadient Accounts Payable automation software to boost cosmetics retailer's finance operations

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