Building smart: enabling retail’s AI journey with foundational tools Ed Betts, COO, Retail Express, explores the importance of solid foundational data infrastructure in supporting retail’s transition to AI
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Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools/
VTEX Connect Live: Event explores AI-native commerce The digital commerce platform provider’s agenda sets out the next era of commerce transformation, reports Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher
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Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8568/vtex-connect-live:-event-explores-ai-native-commerce/
Target uses AI for festive cheer US retailer Target has launched a new AI-driven festive experience on their app
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Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8567/target-uses-ai-for-festive-cheer/
The Black Friday transparency conundrum The traditional November retail crescendo has become a month-long marathon, but behind the excitement of flashing banners and countdown clocks lies a strategic conundrum: are retailers conditioning shoppers to never pay full price again? James Bates, senior retail analyst at Context, takes a look
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Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8565/the-black-friday-transparency-conundrum/
Amazon Bazaar app arrives Amazon has announced a new standalone shopping app called Amazon Bazaar, which will initially be available in 14 additional destinations, with more coming in the months ahead
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Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8564/amazon-bazaar-app-arrives/
Varner updates POS Scandinavian fashion retailer Varner has deployed Sitoo’s point of sale (POS) solution on handheld devices across its store network
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Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8563/varner-updates-pos/
Morrisons expands key IT partnership UK supermarket Morrisons has expanded its digital transformation partnership withTata Consultancy Services (TCS)
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Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8562/morrisons-expands-key-it-partnership/
Walmart goes AI for Christmas Walmart is introducing new AI-powered tools to make it easier for customers to find deals, locate products, and shop efficiently, both in-store and online over the holiday season
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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8561/walmart-goes-ai-for-christmas/
Dollar General latest to add AI exec Dollar General has announced the appointment of Travis Nixon to the newly-established position of senior vice president of artificial intelligence (AI) optimization
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Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8560/dollar-general-latest-to-add-ai-exec/
Tails wags for better delivery Pet food supplier Tails.com says it has transformed delivery operations with Metapack
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Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8559/tails-wags-for-better-delivery/
East of England Co-op invests in self-checkout The East of England Co-op has invested over £600k in a new project to replace all their existing Self-Checkouts (SCOs) across their Food store estate with brand-new units from Trust Retail
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Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8558/east-of-england-co-op-invests-in-self-checkout/
Wayfair ramps up AI Home accessories retailer Wayfair has added new AI enhancements to its app
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Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8557/wayfair-ramps-up-ai/
Retail Technology launches podcast Retail Technology is delighted to launch its first official podcast – Retail Technology Counter Culture
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Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8556/retail-technology-launches-podcast/
City Plumbing expands marketplace Plumbing products retailer City Plumbing Supplies (CPS) has expanded it’s online marketplace
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Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8555/city-plumbing-expands-marketplace/
Build-A-Bear adds digital exec Toy retailer Build-A-Bear has appointed former Lego VP Carmen Flores as SVP, ecommerce and digital experiences
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Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8554/build-a-bear-adds-digital-exec/
Morrisons rolls out ESL UK supermarket Morrisons is partnering with VusionGroup to roll-out 10.8 million electronic shelf labels across all of its 497 supermarkets
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Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8553/morrisons-rolls-out-esl/
MACH X 2025: From Hype to High-Velocity Execution DingDong Fresh and Gymshark show how composable AI turns retail theory into execution, reports Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:16:22 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8552/mach-x-2025:-from-hype-to-high-velocity-execution/
Mattel brings Monster High to Roblox Toy giant Mattel has launched a new experience for its best-selling Monster High brand on Roblox
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Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8551/mattel-brings-monster-high-to-roblox/
Walmart gets fresh with RFID Walmart has announced plans to advance the use of radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology in fresh categories previously not possible
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Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8550/walmart-gets-fresh-with-rfid/
From excess to success: how AI matches buyers to stranded stock Retailers and suppliers are sitting on billions in unsold inventory, while small resellers scramble for supply, says Alon Shrier of bazarr.ai. In late 2025, a new class of AI commerce agents is quietly turning that friction into opportunity.
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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 01:00:00 +0100https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8569/building-smart:-enabling-retailas-ai-journey-with-foundational-tools//news/8548/from-excess-to-success:-how-ai-matches-buyers-to-stranded-stock/
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Brazilian supermarket chain Muffato has launched its first automated store – Muffato Go The new store provides a friction-free shopping experience without queues, self-scanning or […]
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