George Nott

London

Technology Editor at The Grocer

Technology Editor @TheGrocer // previously @CIO_Australia, @ComputerworldAU

Articles

Tesco solar-powered refrigerated lorries hit the road in UK supermarket first

1 week ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

Tesco is soon to commence deliveries using five zero-emissions refrigerated trailers, becoming the first UK supermarket to adopt a wholly solar and battery powered road transport cold chain solution. The supermarket has taken delivery of five of British sustainable-powered refrigeration company Sunswap’s Endurance units, to replace diesel transport refrigeration on major routes.
THG Ingenuity to roll out 430 robots at Manchester warehouse

1 week ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

THG Ingenuity is to install 430 sorting robots at its Manchester warehouse facility, a move projected to increase operational capacity by 75%. The ‘T-sorting robots’ – from Chinese robotics firm Libiao – are set to be operational in September, and primed to handle a spike in demand for THG’s e-commerce fulfilment arm THG Fulfil “as it onboards new brands and retailers ahead of the holiday season”.
Sainsbury’s and Nectar to launch AI-powered retail media platform Pollen

1 week ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

Sainsbury’s loyalty business Nectar360 is to launch a generative AI powered platform – Nectar360 Pollen – which will “redefine how the retail media sector works day-to-day”. Built in-house by Sainsbury’s and Nectar360 and co-created with partner brands and agencies, the proprietary platform is due to launch in late 2025.
Tilda Rice launches ordering app for trade customers

1 week ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

Tilda Rice has launched an app for its wholesale and independent trade customers to place orders. The app – upon which orders can be made 24/7, and users can browse products, contact the company and access technical information – replaces Tilda’s previous manual order taking process.
THG to roll out 430 robots at Manchester warehouse

1 week ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

THG is to install 430 sorting robots at its Manchester warehouse facility, a move projected to increase operational capacity by 75%. The ‘T-sorting robots’ – from Chinese robotics firm Libiao – are set to be operational in September, and primed to handle a spike in demand for THG’s e-commerce fulfilment arm THG Fulfil “as it onboards new brands and retailers ahead of the holiday season”.
King recognises grocery sector in birthday honours list

1 week ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

Ocado Retail’s CEO and Holland & Barrett’s CFO are among those recognised on the King’s birthday honours list. Hannah Gibson – who has led the Ocado and M&S joint venture online supermarket division since 2022 – has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to retail. Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan was similarly given an OBE for her service to the sector.
King recognises grocery sector in birthday honours list

1 week ago | buff.ly | George Nott

Ocado Retail’s CEO and Holland & Barrett’s CFO are among those recognised on the King’s birthday honours list. Hannah Gibson – who has led the Ocado and M&S joint venture online supermarket division since 2022 – has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to retail. Pets at Home CEO Lyssa McGowan was similarly given an OBE for her service to the sector.
What in the World podcast challenges protein’s popularity

2 weeks ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

What isn’t protein being pumped into these days? There’s now added-protein breads, cereals, Snickers, Babybel, chocolate spreads, sparkling water, tea, and…podcasts. Protein is now serving demand from a broad range of consumers “chasing a toned, but also skinny body” explained journalist Chelsea Coates on the BBC’s What in the World podcast (online). Have we been duped? Maybe. In the west we are consuming more than we need of the stuff as it is – double the minimum healthy daily amount, no less.
East of England Co-op launches first cashless store

2 weeks ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

Source: Anglia Picture Agency East of England Co-op has launched its first cashless store, on the concourse of Ipswich Station. The 1,500 sq ft store is situated adjacent to one of the platforms at the station, and features a bank of five self checkouts without any manned tills. Source: Anglia Picture Agency The “complete elimination of cash transactions” offers customers “faster, more secure payments while simultaneously reducing cash handling costs” for the retailer, the cooperative said.
Nestlé launches in-house AI service to ‘create high-quality product content at scale’

2 weeks ago | thegrocer.co.uk | George Nott

Nestlé has launched an AI-powered in-house service to “create high-quality product content at scale” for online sales channels and social media marketing. The fmcg giant has created “exact 3D virtual replicas of physical products” – called digital twins – which can be quickly adjusted or localised digitally, for use in different markets, sales channels or seasonal campaigns.