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Ocado unveils suite of ‘game-changing’ grocery tech


By Alexandra Leonards

Ocado Group has unveiled new technology that will underpin the company’s existing Ocado Smart Platform (OSP), including what the company describes as the “world’s lightest and most efficient grocery fulfilment bot” and the first-ever virtual distribution centre (DC).


UK tech roles ‘surpass’ pre-covid levels

The number of technology roles in England and Wales reached record highs in 2021, according to new research. The study, by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters and data analytics company Vacancysoft, found that there were more than 12,800 new vacancies for tech professionals last year.

Wayfair appoints Fiona Tan as CTO

US-based home retailer Wayfair has named Fiona Tan as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Wayfair, founded in 2002, specialises in furniture and home goods and claims to offer 14 million items from more than 11,000 global suppliers.

Regulator calls for transparency of card-acquiring services and pricing

The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has set out new proposals to improve card-acquiring services for UK merchants. A review published by the authority in November found that the supply of these services does “not work well for merchants with annual card turnover up to £50 million”.

Klarna launches physical card in the UK

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Klarna has announced the launch of its physical card in the UK. Klarna Card will enable consumers to use the flexible payment option in-store, wherever cards are accepted.
Amazon to expand cashierless stores to US suburbs

Amazon is preparing to roll out its Amazon Go cashierless stores into the US suburbs. The retail giant is set to build a new 6,150 square feet store in Mill Creek, Washington, a Seattle suburb.

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boohoo starts production at its first-ever factory

boohoo Group has begun production at its new factory based in Leicester. The online fast fashion brand said that the 23,000 sq ft factory, which is the company’s first-ever manufacturing facility, would create up to 180 new jobs.

Getir to create 6,000 new jobs in 2022

Grocery delivery company Getir has pledged to create 6,000 new jobs this year.The Istanbul-founded company, which is celebrating its one-year anniversary in the UK, said that over the 12-month period it created 4,000 jobs in nearly 20 cities and towns across the country.

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