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3PL has been chosen to run UK multi-channel fulfilment for Vahdam Teas, handling complex B2B orders for major retail and wholesale partners.

Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.

Staci wins Waldencast Brands fulfilment deal to support B2B and DTC growth as the beauty group scales across the UK and EU markets.

Altimetrik has been named a major contender in Everest Group's latest PEAK Matrix for enterprise quality engineering services.

EasyPicky predicts AI-driven retail, video shelf checks and phygital hubs will tackle GBP £1.5 trillion stock mismanagement by 2026.

Eagle Eye has launched an AI-powered Personalised Promotions tool to deliver real-time, individual retail offers at massive scale.

UK start-up Rove has launched an AI market intelligence platform promising faster, cheaper global expansion for consumer brands.

Talkdesk unveils Commerce Orchestration and Consumer Goods Experience Cloud to coordinate AI-driven retail journeys end to end.

Bolt Insight raises GBP £7m led by Pembroke VCT to expand globally and build an AI “assistant chief insights officer” for brands.

Tesco is piloting next-generation 2D QR codes to boost transparency, cut food waste and meet tougher EU product data rules.

Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.

Blue Yonder expands with acquisitions and AI, securing major clients and boosting supply chain efficiency amid inflation and regulatory challenges in Q2 2025.

Advise expands into the UK with EUR €1.8 million funding and ten new hires, aiming to double revenue by 2026 using its AI-powered data platform.

A survey of 300 senior marketers in Europe reveals 61% report revenue growth from AI, with varying adoption across UK, France, and Germany retail sectors.

Celonis and Genpact have launched an app to cut supply chain transport costs by improving efficiency, carrier performance, and real-time decision-making.

Celonis and Peech have launched an app to help retailers cut perishable waste and losses, boosting revenue and improving price markdown compliance.

Loop has acquired Wonderment to improve eCommerce operations, offering Shopify merchants enhanced order tracking and returns management tools.

Siemens Digital Industries Software teams up with FoodChain ID to enhance its Xcelerator software, integrating critical compliance data for the CPG sector.

Hakkoda launches data modernisation services for retail and CPG sectors, aiming to enhance inventory, supply chain, and real-time consumer insights.

Infor finalises its acquisitions of Albanero and Acumen to boost data-driven growth strategies, integrating data management and specialised consulting into its CloudSuite.