Laura Yeomans

Big news for UK retail tech - Logicbroker has acquired Virtualstock, the platform powering dropship and curated marketplaces for major brands including Aldi UK, Argos, Screwfix, Currys plc, and John Lewis & Partners. Together, they now form a global leader in multi-party commerce orchestration, connecting 15,000+ retail and brand partners and handling a GMV of $13 billion. This merger isn’t just about scale, it’s about next-generation agentic commerce technology (look it up - it's fascinating), enabling retailers to simplify supplier connections, expand online ranges, and deliver faster, smarter eCommerce. With the global dropshipping market projected to hit $1.2 trillion by 2030, this combination positions UK retail tech at the forefront of a rapidly evolving online commerce landscape. Exciting times ahead for retailers, suppliers, and customers alike. More here on Insight DIY - https://lnkd.in/eXyxMdZw #retail #ecommerce #marketplace #dropshipping

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Yesterday we held our first AI Day at Ocado Retail 🤖 Everyone was invited to come and join the various sessions we put on throughout the day to help them understand more about how to move forward on their own journey with AI. Many of our colleagues are already integrating AI into their jobs to speed up day-to-day tasks and to unlock the new opportunities that generative AI brings. I thought I’d share a few common themes discussed throughout the sessions: ▪Get stuck in - the best way to learn is to just get started ▪Be part of the conversation - great use cases come from people discussing how they are using it, sparking ideas for others ▪Love thy prompt - as the old adage goes, the output is only as good as the input ▪Stick at it - keep trialling when something doesn’t work but also recognise it’s not yet perfect - the tech and tools will keep on getting better and better ▪Using AI is everyone’s job - this isn’t a tech project - those closest to the action will really understand how AI can help their day-to-day tasks ▪Be proud of using AI - it’s not cheating, it’s a core skillset Thanks so much to the ORL team for organising and the teams at Salesforce, Devoteam, monday.com and Multiverse for joining us! #Innovation #AI #AIDay

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Sainsbury's CMO, Mark Given, is taking on an expanded remit as chief technology, marketing and data officer. According to the retailer, the move reflects the strategic role of AI, loyalty and personalisation in enhancing the customer experience. The sustainability part of Given's existing remit - only added in February - will move to chief commercial officer Rhian Bartlett. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eT5kkUEK

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Royal Mail and TikTok Shop have partnered to supercharge British businesses. The collaboration brings together the UK’s most trusted and convenient delivery provider and one of the world’s fastest-growing commerce platforms, giving small businesses access to a nationwide delivery network -enhancing choice and reliability for sellers of all sizes across the United Kingdom. By becoming TikTok Shop’s primary delivery partner, Royal Mail will make it easier than ever for sellers - from kitchen-table start-ups to high street retailers - to get their products into the hands of customers reliably and quickly. TikTok Shop sellers will now have access to Royal Mail’s extensive services, including parcel collections and drop-off options at the largest network of parcel points in the UK. Sellers will also benefit from competitive rates, tracking, shop health protection and compensation coverage, creating an accessible and easy-to-use system for businesses at every stage of their journey.

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