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Retail's paperwork problem: how form extraction quietly runs the back office

Contributed article 15/06/2026 Contributed article 15/06/2026

Retail's paperwork problem: how form extraction quietly runs the back office

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Exotec connects with DSV to equip Venlo logistics centre with Skypod autonomous robots system

Scott Thompson 11/06/2026 Scott Thompson 11/06/2026

Exotec connects with DSV to equip Venlo logistics centre with Skypod autonomous robots system

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Dr. Wolff taps THG Fulfil capabilities as beauty brands firm chases UK and US direct-to-consumer growth

Scott Thompson 11/06/2026 Scott Thompson 11/06/2026

Dr. Wolff taps THG Fulfil capabilities as beauty brands firm chases UK and US direct-to-consumer growth

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Tesco rolls out ICE autonomous cleaning robots across grocery giant’s Express convenience stores

Scott Thompson 10/06/2026 Scott Thompson 10/06/2026

Tesco rolls out ICE autonomous cleaning robots across grocery giant’s Express convenience stores

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Lifestyle Retail Group rebrands as Secret Sales Group amid AI and automation technology push

Scott Thompson 10/06/2026 Scott Thompson 10/06/2026

Lifestyle Retail Group rebrands as Secret Sales Group amid AI and automation technology push

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Denner inks automation deal to deploy Pudu cleaning robots across Swiss retailer’s store network

Scott Thompson 10/06/2026 Scott Thompson 10/06/2026

Denner inks automation deal to deploy Pudu cleaning robots across Swiss retailer’s store network

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America first as Standard Bots secures $200 million Series C funding round at $1 billion valuation

Scott Thompson 10/06/2026 Scott Thompson 10/06/2026

America first as Standard Bots secures $200 million Series C funding round at $1 billion valuation

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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 firm builds momentum

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

Smart stores specialist VenHub thinks about the future as US-based firm 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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