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Uber introduces ‘Store Pickup’ feature for last-minute items

by Mark Dowdall | Dec 6, 2023

As the festive season clicks into gear Uber has introduced a new tool that allows shoppers arrange for an Uber courier to pick up and deliver last-minute prepaid items.

Tesco tests scan-free technology at Uk store

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 27, 2023

Tesco is testing a new system that enables checkouts to “magically’ present customers with a list of the products they have picked up, removing the need to spend time scanning each item.

5 reasons why embedded finance adoption could soon soar

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 14, 2023

Here are five reasons why businesses are increasingly looking to embrace embedded finance technology and why it could shape the future of financial services in the digital age.

Uber plans to expand verification of rider identities

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 14, 2023

Uber has made several new upgrades to its Uber Driver App with plans to significantly expand verification of rider identities next year.

Lidl set to roll out body-worn cameras across UK stores

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 13, 2023

Lidl has said it will soon begin the rollout of body-worn cameras across all of its UK stores following an investment of over £2 million.

Amazon Ads rolls out ad tech globally

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 10, 2023

Amazon Ads has announced the expanded availability of several of its ad tech solutions to help international advertisers reach audiences at scale and better measure the impact of their campaigns.

Amazon to close brick-and-mortar fashion stores

by Mark Dowdall | Nov 6, 2023

Just 17 months after opening the first outlet Amazon is closing its physical clothing stores as it doubles down on the grocery segment.

Dubai prepares biometric payments for public transport fares

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 24, 2023

Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority recently unveiled several new projects including a smart gate for paying public transport fares through facial recognition.

Continente to upgrade in-store technology with €3 million investment

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 23, 2023

Portugese supermarket chain Continente is investing €3 million in its in-store technology as part of a major upgrade, in partnership with NCR.

Tech company Yango to open global office in Dubai Internet City

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 18, 2023

Technology company Yango plans to open a new global operational office in the Middle East’s leading tech hub to oversee its key services.

Colruyt Group and STILL launch self-driving pallet trucks for distribution centres

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 16, 2023

Colruyt Group and STILL have launched the first two units of their self-driving pallet trucks designed to make retail supply chains more efficient.

Klarna unveils AI-powered shopping lens, expands shoppable videos

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 12, 2023

Swedish fintech Klarna has unveiled a new AI-powered image-search feature and several other tools as part of a major autumn launch aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience.

Sopra Banking Software launches AI-enabled core banking system

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 11, 2023

France-based Sopra Banking Software (SBS) has launched a fully redeveloped AI-enabled core banking system, designed to help banks scale their digital services.

The Future of Work in the Age of AI

by Mark Dowdall | Oct 6, 2023

Karl Excritt, CEO of Digital services company Like Digital & Partners, outlines 7 key areas where AI can truly transform the future of work.

Panera introduces one-swipe ordering for ‘on-the-go’ customers

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 26, 2023

U.S. chain Panera Bread has introduced a new one-swipe ordering feature to its app as part of attempts to increase engagement with busy customers who are often on the go.

Amazon to invest up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic

by Mark Dowdall | Sep 25, 2023

In a significant step toward the advancement of artificial intelligence Amazon is set to invest up to $4 billion in Anthropic, a startup that builds safe and steerable AI models.

Amazon introduces AI-generated customer review highlights for online shoppers

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 21, 2023

Amazon has begun the rollout of a new generative AI feature that allows customers to quickly understand the common themes across reviews.

Dutch retailer Albert Heijn introduces ‘Scan Your Egg’ feature for shoppers

by Mark Dowdall | Aug 10, 2023

Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has introduced a new ‘Scan Your Egg’ feature in its app that allows customers to receive information about the origin of the egg they are looking at.