News Writer , Essential Retail
Ben Sillitoe is a freelance journalist, and the former editor of Essential Retail. He’s been covering the retail sector - breaking news, and interviewing leading industry players - since 2009.
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Feelunique raids Amazon for new CEO
Feelunique appoints Amazon's European apparel boss, Sarah Miles, as its new CEO.
Grocery supply chain leadership roles 'now more commercial'
Leadership roles in supply chain are now more commercial and have grown in complexity over the last five years, according to new research.
Karen Millen founder launches online homewares venture
The eponymous founder of Karen Millen unveils new homewares eCommerce venture.
Aldi expands online offering with AO.com delivery support
AO.com supports Aldi with delivery, enabling the grocer to expand its online offering to bulkier goods.
Hammerson's new AI-enhanced CCTV in focus
Hammerson is trialling new footfall analysis technology linked to CCTV at Westquay shopping centre, as it looks to better manage its space.
Fitness First sets up gym kit click & collect service
Gym chain Fitness First launches click & collect service to allow customers to order kit and training equipment straight to their locker.
Morrisons strengthens Amazon delivery partnership
Morrisons and Amazon tighten wholesale relationship with multi-year partnership for delivery and distribution.
Waitrose pulls plug on TDP eCommerce partnership
Waitrose pulls Today Development Partners eCommerce fulfilment partnership – reversing a decision announced in May – as it continues to plan for life after Ocado.
Ex-Asos CIO Pete Marsden named Yoox Net-a-Porter CTO
Former Asos CIO Pete Marsden joins Yoox Net-a-Porter as CTO, as part of five new senior executive appointments at the group.
Inditex talks up logistics and tech investment as sales soar
Zara owner Inditex cites smart technology and logistics investments as a key factor in record first-half sales and profit figures.
CEO interview: Watch Shop's Robin Phillips talks retail technology
Former Waitrose, Boots and Kurt Geiger digital boss Robin Phillips is now CEO at Watch Shop – and he's overseeing some intriguing retail technological change.
McDonald's acquires voice-enabled technology firm
McDonald's is to acquire Apprente, a Silicon Valley-based voice-enabled technology provider, as it looks to support new capabilities at drive-thru locations.
JD Sports grapples with supply chain issues amid strong half-year
JD Sports posts strong half-year group sales, but reveals several supply chain challenges within its outdoor business – particularly at Go Outdoors.
Speedo dives into AR with face scanning app for goggles buyers
Pentland Brands launches augmented reality-enabled face scanning app to help customers find the right fit when buying goggles.
Watch Shop tech stack to provide online retail for third-party brands
Watch Shop launches business-to-business division, utilising its developed-in-house technology platform to run third-party brands' online retail operations.
