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Mars research reveals a new future for shopping and retail
Physical stores and digital shopping platforms are set to shift from transactions to discovery and experiences as AI automates more everyday purchases, according to research by Mars, Kantar and Synthesis.
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FamilyMart taps AI to develop new sweets
The first commercial result of this process is a sweet potato canele with caramel sauce, priced at $2.58.
The Palantir problem Coles could not explain away
What began as an AI efficiency play became a lesson in how retailers explain data.
Coles claims Palantir wasn’t used for surveillance, ends partnership
Coles previously claimed that the software is used for operations such as bakery production planning.
Coles and Woolworths enter retail’s facial recognition minefield
From “pay with a smile” terminals to in-store cameras, Australian retail is quietly building a biometric future.
The rise of AI-driven planning in consumer goods
AI can provide a ranked set of options, allowing planners to focus on the decision rather than the data gathering.
Strikeforce launches StrikeIQ to close the retail ‘insight-to-action’ gap
Unlike static dashboards that require a data analyst to interpret, StrikeIQ is built for the people acting on insights d...
The biggest AI advantage in FMCG isn’t speed. It’s capability
The biggest gain from AI in FMCG is not just time savings, it is what your team becomes capable of doing once that time ...
Five warehouse trends reshaping supply chains beyond automation
Australia's warehousing and logistics sector is entering a more mature stage of technology adoption.
Bunnings rolls out facial recognition tech in all its NZ stores
Bunnings said the milestone marked an important step in responding to the increase of retail crime.
AI strategy without practical application will not move your P&L this year
The winners will be the ones quietly applying AI and seeing real results while everyone else is still debating strategy.
From cookies to shampoo: Consumer products are getting an AI makeover
L'Oreal has identified new molecules for beauty products by predicting the effect they will have on skin and hair.
Why FMCG leaders are turning to RML Machinery for next‑gen production
RML Machinery positions itself as a specialist automation partner for FMCG and grocery manufacturers.
Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation
The system will be open for consultation by farmers, governments and the coffee industry, the companies said.
How RML Machinery’s automation solutions deliver ROI for FMCG manufacturers
RML brings a practical, outcomes-focused approach developed across New Zealand manufacturing environments.
Stronger currents, sharper thinking: Retail’s 2026 reality
This is a time when the retail fundamentals are even more important.
