newsAsda to upgrade eComm fulfilment with Ocado Smart Platform
The deal marks a major upgrade for Asda’s online grocery service, which fulfils more than 700,000 online grocery orders per week.
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newsSwisslog launches AgileStore 4-way shuttle
The next generation roaming 4-way pallet shuttle is designed to maximise storage density, optimise space, and enable flexible, fully automated material flows.
newsLocus Robotics adds demo hub to Euro HQ
The 6,000 m² facility at Logistics Campus Aalsmeer will showcase Locus Robotics’ Physical AI portfolio in live warehouse conditions while supporting growing automation demand across Europe.
articleBuilding trust and AI governance
AI is increasingly becoming a core part of the logistics and distribution industry, but having the tech is not enough says Iain Bowes, head of technical assessment services for TÜV SÜD, with governance and ethics deserving much more attention.
productKey award for robot arm technology
Geekplus robot arm picking station has won the RBR50 Innovation Award after a Schneider Electric deployment.
articleLAPP develops connectivity solutions for the next generation of automated warehouses
Automation, robotics and real-time data flows are reshaping warehouse operations across the logistics sector. As distribution centres become increasingly connected and automated, reliable industrial connectivity is emerging as a key factor in maintaining productivity, operational continuity and system performance.
newsThis Thursday: Brownfield Bootcamp webinar and everything you wanted to know about automating manual sites but were afraid to ask…
Dematic leads this live webinar bursting with insights on the realities of making warehouse automation pay dividends for your operation right now.
newsBrightpick sees Gridpicker as new ‘picking paradigm’
The high-throughput grid-based fulfillment system run by AI-powered mobile manipulators, is built on the company’s established Autopicker technology.
articleToyota Material Handling UK helps businesses boost productivity with low-risk AGV automation
Across the UK, organisations are under increasing pressure to improve productivity while remaining competitive in a challenging economic environment.
news87% of European businesses say capital trapped in equipment is constraining growth
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions research shows that European businesses are re-evaluating equipment investment decisions as capital, technology and lifecycle pressures intensify.
productRobotic transformation for Lyreco logistics hub
The company has invested €25 million to automate its Villaines-la-Juhel hub, enhancing performance, service quality, and working conditions.
articleRethinking stretch wrapping: Why efficiency matters more than ever In today’s packaging landscape
Rising material costs and increasing global pressures are forcing businesses to take a closer look at long-established processes.
articleMixing it up
Automated technologies are being applied in new ways, particularly when it comes to sorting and picking, says Dave Berridge.
newsWinners announced at Warehouse Transformation Awards
The Awards took place at the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event in Coventry on May 14.
newsM&S tallies cost of cyber attack at £131 million
The ransomware attack last year meant M&S could not take online orders for six weeks from April 25, after its data was compromised via a vulnerable vendor.
newsLocus Robotics buys in gripper technology
The warehouse robotics leader has acquired Canadian firm Nexera Robotics, which is best known for its patented NeuraGrasp technology.
newsMarks & Spencer begins construction on landmark £340m automated food DC
The milestone was marked with a steel signing ceremony led by Rugby Store colleague, Michelle Elliman.
productLAPP at Drives & Controls 2026
LAPP will showcase solutions covering the full automation pyramid, from dedicated industrial cabling through to bespoke connectivity systems engineered for demanding industrial environments, including logistics and warehousing.
newsTomorrow’s Warehouse Event, drawing logistics leaders – TODAY
The Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event returns on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at the Coventry Building Society Arena, offering warehouse and logistics professionals a focused day on operational challenges and emerging technologies.
newsM&S acquires new fashion hub in Lichfield
The retailer announced a conditional deal to acquire a new 437,000 sq ft fully automated fashion distribution centre in Lichfield, as it seeks to double online sales in its Fashion, Home and Beauty business.
