Technology
Wilkinson Sword partners with Atlassian Williams F1 team
The grooming brand’s partnership with Atlassian Williams F1 Team marks its biggest sponsorship to date, with branding set to feature prominently on the team’s cars
IGD advises retailers to prepare before AI transforms shopping
A more autonomous form of AI could mark big changes for retail, IGD warns
How peer support builds accuracy and confidence at the counter
Face-to-face support from fellow postmasters is improving performance, reducing stress and enhancing customer experience.
Stuart reports 97% compliance with age-restricted deliveries
Last-mile delivery service Stuart achieves over 97% compliance on age-restricted deliveries following the rollout of its new Challenge 25 technology
Scottish Wholesale Association launches new website for members
The SWA has launched a new website to “empower the industry and enhance member experience”
Parfetts and Filshill adopt AI platform Wholepal to streamline new product forms
Parfetts and J.W. Filshill are among the first UK wholesalers to go live with AI platform Wholepal
Scottish retailers call for CCTV funding support from government
The Fed calls for grants to help retailers upgrade security systems as shoplifting increases 57% over 10 years
Facial recognition in UK shops triggered 500,000 repeat offender alerts in 2025
Facewatch sent more than half a million real-time offender alerts to retailers in 2025
Deadline for Horizon Shortfall Scheme applications approaching
Current and former postmasters have until 31 January to apply to the Horizon Shortfall Scheme, with £769m already paid out to those affected by the IT scandal.
2026 will be the year to test independent retailer resilience and adaptation
Spar UK’s managing director Michael Fletcher says independent retailers must focus on adaptation and partnership to navigate rising costs, policy changes and shifting shopper behaviours in 2026
AI Christmas shopping surges as consumers learn to trust the tech
New research reveals growth in AI-assisted shopping, led by Gen Z and urban consumers
Asahi UK launches Super Sales platform for convenience retailers
Asahi UK launches a category advice platform designed to help convenience retailers grow their beer sales
Evri rolls out new printer device with 50% more labels per roll
Evri is installing new linerless label printers across 7,000 ParcelShops by year-end, offering 50% more labels per roll
IGD reveals four key grocery trends for 2026
IGD identifies four key trends set to shape the grocery sector in 2026 and unveils its European channel forecasts for 2025-2030
Get a retail refresh to stay ahead
As fascias step up with refreshed offers, retailers now have the chance to supercharge their c-stores.
The smart choice for retailers
With a focus on delivering footfall, loyalty and spend per visit, the right fascia empowers independent retailers to remain flexible in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Indie retailers call for age-verification tech in vapes to tackle rising shop crime
A group of 30 leading independent retailers have called for age-verification technology to be built into vaping devices to curb youth access and protect staff
Spar International’s annual driver competition held in Sweden
Sweden was home to Spar’s annual driver competition featuring key wholesalers and more
Latest Paypoint figures show resilience and progress in tough times
PayPoint has released its results for the half year to 30 September
ShopAi Launches new AI platform, TalkPack, as HFSS regulations approach
ShopAI’s new TalkPack turns packaging into useful customer digital metrics
Snappy Group bolsters board with former Ocado executive Vineta Bajaj
New senior executive at Snappy comes as tech reshapes UK convenience retail
Make your c-store part-and-parcel of the community
Modern c-store shoppers want a community hub on their doorstep which does much more than sell fresh milk and bread. But while parcel lockers can boost footfall – choosing the right solution is essential for delivering success.
Co-op Media Network installs its 1,000th front of store screen
This week saw the launch of the Co-op’s 1,000th store advertising screen
Learn how to move fast and seize new c-store opportunities
Customers are changing fast – which means c-stores can’t stay the same. Discover how intelligent innovation can win new opportunities and unlock growth in a demanding market.
Future-proof your c-store through flex, value and innovation
C-stores need to offer speed, choice and a seamless experience today to retain the shoppers of tomorrow. Here’s how you can make it happen in-store.
Convenience retailers to focus on ‘immediate consumption’ in 2026
Convenience retailers are to shift their focus to food and drink designed for “immediate consumption”, reducing space for take-home groceries, says IGD report
“We’re not chasing novelty” - retailer Priyesh Vekaria on his store’s crime fighting AI system
A Salford store has stepped up it use of AI in the fight against shoplifting
New ‘pioneering’ tech from The Wholesale Group to lead the industry
The Wholesale Group says it’s leading the industry with its latest technology for members
Allwyn hits halfway milestone in Wave terminal store rollout
Allwyn reaches milestone in its UK-wide rollout of its new Wave terminals, with over 22,000 now successfully installed
Central Co-op avoids over 8,800 tonnes of food waste with Retail Insight
Central Co-op has prevented over 8,800 tonnes of food waste over three years by partnering with tech experts Retail Insight