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Edition 109 of our #enterthevolt biweekly Retail & Hospitality Newsletter rings some exciting stories over the last few weeks. @Trax has announced a game-changing partnership with @Mark Anthony Brands International, Booker Group and Snappy Shopper partner and 亚马逊 Ships 2,000 Jobs to New Fulfilment Hub
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Precision in the Aisles: Trax Retail and Mark Anthony Brands International Make a Mark
We're excited to bring you the latest in retail technology! Trax Retail has announced a game-changing partnership with Mark Anthony Brands International , the premium alcohol company famous for their canned drinks, White Claw. This partnership is set to redefine retail execution. By integrating Trax’s advanced image recognition technology, this collaboration aims to significantly enhance in-store precision and accuracy.?
This is more than just a tech upgrade—it’s a strategic move towards smarter, data-driven retail operations that promises to revolutionise how insights are gained and applied in the retail landscape.
This partnership reflects a long-term commitment to innovation, and we can't wait to see the advancements and successes that will follow.
Booker Group and Snappy Shopper : A Convenient Match Made in Retail Heaven
Following on from our Newsletter last week, Snappy Shopper is partnering to completely change the convenience sector, the Booker Group—UK’s largest wholesale powerhouse—has teamed up with Snappy Shopper to supercharge home delivery options for retailers.?
This partnership is set to bring substantial benefits:
With 70% of the UK now embracing rapid delivery, this collaboration is perfectly positioned to capitalise on the booming Q-commerce market, particularly in the food and snacking categories.?
A statement from @Colm Johnson, MD of @Booker Group, said: “This partnership is a fantastic step forward, offering our retailers brilliant opportunities to grow. We’re committed to delivering the best choice, price, and service for our retailers.”
Leeds Gets a Tech Boost: Amazon Ships 2,000 Jobs to New Fulfilment Hub
In other news, @Amazon has reinforced its commitment to innovation and job creation with the opening of a new hi-tech fulfilment centre in Leeds, adding 2,000 new jobs to the region. This cutting-edge facility features advanced robotics and AI-driven systems designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy in order fulfilment.
The new centre will showcase Amazon Robotics across three floors of advanced technology where the robots will stow, pick and ship orders. Whilst they look to hire engineers, specialists in IT, HR, finance and health and safety along with warehouse operatives to pick, pack and ship orders.
Amazon continues to make energy efficiency a top priority after their e-bike hub release in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
“West Yorkshire is an important region for Amazon, with more than 3,800 small- and medium-sized enterprise selling partners, and I am delighted to confirm our ongoing commitment with this ￡500m investment in a new, state-of-the-art fulfilment centre in Leeds.?
This new site will create more than 2,000 new jobs, taking our total workforce in the region to more than 4,000 full and part-time roles, and our investment in the region to more than ￡1.5bn since 2010.
Amazon continues to invest in our buildings and innovative technology to provide our people with some of the most advanced workplaces of their kind in the world, ensuring their wellbeing while delivering for our customers.” - @Richard Thompson, @Amazon Regional Director
This development not only contributes to local employment but also solidifies Leeds as a hub for tech-driven commerce. As 亚马逊 continues to expand, this new centre will play a crucial role in delivering faster, smarter, and more sustainable services to customers.
And that’s it for our #enterthevolt Newsletter. We hope you have enjoyed this week's newsletter and we look forward to bringing you the latest trends, news and exciting companies in the future. Remember to subscribe to our newsletter on LinkedIn and our Email list for future workshops and advice.
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