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Tesco Launches Online Marketplace To Reduce Waste, Cut Costs

UK retailer Tesco has launched a new online marketplace that allows suppliers with surplus products to connect with other suppliers who need them.

UK's Co-op Rolls Out Starship Delivery Robots In Cambridge

UK retailer The Co-operative has launched delivery robots in Cambridge in association with Cambridgeshire County Council and Starship Technologies.

Delivery Startup Getir In Talks To Buy Gorillas: Report

Turkish fast delivery startup Getir is in advanced talks to buy Berlin-based rival Gorillas Technologies GmbH, Bloomberg News has reported, citing people f...

Gopuff Partners With Grubhub For Grocery Delivery

Grocery delivery platform Gopuff said it had partnered with Grubhub to bring more groceries, alcohol, baby supplies and other essentials to the meal delive...

Amazon Halts Expansion Of Self-Checkout Stores In The UK

Amazon has put its plan to expand its self-checkout format on hold, according to media reports.

Co-op Expands Trial With Tech-Recirculation Start-Up Spring

Britain's Co-op has expanded its trial with tech-recirculation start-up Spring to help consumers reduce e-waste and unlock the value in old and unwanted ph...

Sainsbury’s To Invest £5m In Sustainable Startups

UK retailer Sainsbury’s plans to invest a minimum of £5 million over the next four years in start-up businesses commercialising innovative, sus...

Ocado Retail CEO Melanie Smith Steps Down

Ocado Group, the online supermarket and technology firm, has announced that Melanie Smith, the CEO of its Ocado Retail joint venture with Marks & Spenc...