Technology – Page 13
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Co-op targets ethical shoppers with new app partnership
The Co-operative Group has joined an ethical living app called CoGo which links shoppers to local stores that are aligned with their values, on the back of the consumer trend towards more ethical living.
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Waitrose invests in energy-saving chiller technology
Waitrose is set to introduce new energy-saving shelf design in an attempt to make its store chillers more efficient.
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Waitrose adds freshly-made sushi to rapid delivery service
Waitrose has added freshly-made sushi to its rapid delivery service, which has been extended from eight to 12 London postcodes.
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Scotmid opens new eco-friendly store next to Loch Ness
Scotmid Co-op has opened its state-of-the-art new eco-friendly store beside Loch Ness in the heart of the Highlands.
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PayPoint One rolled out to more than 12,000 stores
PayPoint has announced a rise in net revenue for the three months to 31 December 2018, having rolled out its PayPoint One service to more than 12,000 convenience retailers across the UK.
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Ubamarket app adds eco-friendly function
Ubamarket has added a new function to its app to enable consumers to identify environmentally-friendly products.
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Bestway Wholesale releases new cash and carry app
Bestway Wholesale has released a new app that enables cash and carry customers to place their orders more easily.
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PayPoint releases new business management tools app
PayPoint has released a new app that enables retailers to connect to their stores from anywhere in the world.
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UK shoppers buying wider range of products online, says Nielsen
UK shoppers are increasingly turning to the internet to buy products that they would have previously bought in person, as trust in online customer service grows, new research reveals.
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Costa Coffee launches contactless reusable cup
Costa Coffee has launched the UK’s first contactless reusable coffee cup.
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Link launches review into cash and digital payments
ATM network Link has launched an independent review to explore how the shift from cash to digital payments in the UK retail sector is affecting consumers and small businesses.
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PayPoint Collect+ partners with eBay for parcel pick-up
PayPoint and eBay have signed a strategic partnership that will enable eBay sellers and buyers to access the company’s Collect+ network for click and collect parcel services.
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Maximise epos potential
Many excellent retailers are not making the most of epos and technology, says Welcome Co-op franchisee Richard.
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CollectPlus rolls out new Print in Store returns service
Parecel delivery service CollectPlus has launched its new Print in Store returns service, allowing customers who don’t have access to a printer to return their online shopping using their local store.
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Central England Co-op rolls out new in-store security measures
Central England Co-op has revealed plans to roll-out a range of measures to deter criminals from targeting its c-stores and protect its staff during an incident.
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Technology downtime costing retailer sales, research reveals
Retail technology downtime is leaving one in three UK shoppers unable to complete their purchase, costing retailers valuable transactions, according to new research.
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CRA 2018: Welcome Co-op, Liberty Quays, Southampton
Welcome Co-op franchisee Richard Inglis won the Best Use of Technology Award at CRA 2018. The award applied to his Liberty Quays store in Southampton, but he uses the same approach across his three stores in the city.
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Post Office to buy Payzone's bill payments business
The Post Office is set to acquire Payzone’s bill payments transaction business, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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Remote control
Thanks to an increasing number of new technologies, you no longer need to be in-store to run a successful business. Retailers talk about how they use remote retailing to their advantage.
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Pilot scheme in Leeds looks to tackle on-the-go recycling
Retailers and manufactures have join forces in a bid to improve the recycling of on-the-go food and drink under a new pilot partnership in Leeds.