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A former Sainsbury’s chairman is bringing his “knowledge of the retail industry” to a company that wants to do away with checkouts. David Tyler, who headed the grocer from 2009…

The British Independent Retail Association (Bira) is warning that independent retailers will not be able to compete with Amazon’s Christmas bonuses.

Independent retailers cannot compete with Amazon, Bira warns

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October 20, 2021

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The British Independent Retail Association (Bira) is warning that independent retailers will not be able to compete with Amazon’s Christmas bonuses. Amazon employees in its Exeter site are set to…

‘Plucking the goose’: What could the Autumn Budget mean for grocers?

October 20, 2021

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The Autumn Budget isn’t normally a time for major policy announcements. On the other hand, as Britain recovers from the havoc of Covid-19, the economy hasn’t been normal for a…

Deliveroo revealed sales continued to grow in the last three months despite the end of Covid-19 restrictions meaning diners could eat at restaurants again.

Deliveroo Q3 gross transaction value up 56%

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October 20, 2021

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Deliveroo revealed sales continued to grow in the last three months despite the end of Covid-19 restrictions meaning diners could eat at restaurants again. The food delivery platform said gross…

Tesco has been accused of “chasing solutions to problems that don’t exist” with the unveiling of its till-free Holborn store

Staff abuse & crime is ‘real concern’ at till-free Tesco

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October 19, 2021

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Tesco has been accused of “chasing solutions to problems that don’t exist” with the unveiling of its till-free Holborn store. The site, which opened today, uses cameras and weight sensors…

Tesco has unveiled its first checkout-free store in central London

Tesco launches first checkout-free store

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October 19, 2021

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Tesco has unveiled its first checkout-free store in central London. The Big 4 grocer revealed its High Holborn branch has been converted allowing customers to shop and pay without scanning…

Shops could get rid of cashiers ‘today’, say analysts

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October 13, 2021

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The friendly faces behind a checkout could soon disappear because their jobs are “rife for automation”, analysts have said. It comes as retail giants including Amazon and Tesco start to…

Thousands of Amazon drivers have launched a legal battle over workers’ rights, which could result in £10,500 compensation for each year they have delivered for the company.

Amazon drivers aim to sue over employee rights

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October 13, 2021

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Thousands of Amazon drivers have launched a legal battle over workers’ rights, which could result in £10,500 compensation for each year they have delivered for the company. Law firm, Leigh…

The Co-op has expanded its delivery partnership with Amazon into more stores in Bournemouth.

Co-op expands Amazon partnership in Bournemouth

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October 11, 2021

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The Co-op has expanded its delivery partnership with Amazon into more stores in Bournemouth. The delivery service follows a successful trial, first launched in Scotland and allows customers to purchase…

Amazon builds ‘smart fridge’ to monitor grocery shopping

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October 8, 2021