George Nott
@georgenott.bsky.social
Technology Editor at The Grocer
Campaign for less 'Biscoff' in everything and more peanut butter in everything. Join me.
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Campaign for less 'Biscoff' in everything and more peanut butter in everything. Join me.
EXCLUSIVE: Tesco's rapid grocery service Whoosh to offer full-basket shops.
Order sizes for Whoosh deliveries had been restricted by what could be safely carried on the back of a moped.
But in select stores the upper limit has been removed...
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Order sizes for Whoosh deliveries had been restricted by what could be safely carried on the back of a moped.
But in select stores the upper limit has been removed...
🔗READ MORE: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tesco-b...
Tesco brings full-basket shopping to Whoosh
Order sizes for Whoosh deliveries had been restricted by the size and weight that could be safely carried on the back of a moped
www.thegrocer.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Tesco's rapid grocery service Whoosh to offer full-basket shops.
Order sizes for Whoosh deliveries had been restricted by what could be safely carried on the back of a moped.
But in select stores the upper limit has been removed...
🔗READ MORE: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tesco-b...
Order sizes for Whoosh deliveries had been restricted by what could be safely carried on the back of a moped.
But in select stores the upper limit has been removed...
🔗READ MORE: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tesco-b...
EXCLUSIVE: Tesco is increasing the price of its 🛍️bag for life🛍️ by a third!
The supermarket is expected to raise the price of its cheapest reusable shopping bag to 40p this week.
🔗READ MORE in @thegrocer.bsky.social: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tesco-t...
The supermarket is expected to raise the price of its cheapest reusable shopping bag to 40p this week.
🔗READ MORE in @thegrocer.bsky.social: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tesco-t...
Tesco to increase bag for life price by a third
Tesco is expected to raise the price of its cheapest reusable shopping bag to 40p this week
www.thegrocer.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Tesco is increasing the price of its 🛍️bag for life🛍️ by a third!
The supermarket is expected to raise the price of its cheapest reusable shopping bag to 40p this week.
🔗READ MORE in @thegrocer.bsky.social: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/tesco-t...
The supermarket is expected to raise the price of its cheapest reusable shopping bag to 40p this week.
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🤖 So, Amazon Fresh... What went wrong, and is it over for #JustWalkOut? Read my comments in @georgenott.bsky.social's article, and my full thoughts on LinkedIn
tl;dr? Whatever problem it was trying to solve didn't exist in UK convenience stores: www.linkedin.com/posts/kienta...
tl;dr? Whatever problem it was trying to solve didn't exist in UK convenience stores: www.linkedin.com/posts/kienta...
Amazon will continue to promote and sell its Just Walk Out technology to third-party retailers and venues
Despite this week announcing the closure of all its checkout-free stores in the UK
Despite this week announcing the closure of all its checkout-free stores in the UK
Amazon to keep pitching Just Walk Out tech to retailers despite UK Fresh store closures
The checkout-free, till-less technology has been adopted by more than 300 third party retailers and venues globally
www.thegrocer.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🤖 So, Amazon Fresh... What went wrong, and is it over for #JustWalkOut? Read my comments in @georgenott.bsky.social's article, and my full thoughts on LinkedIn
tl;dr? Whatever problem it was trying to solve didn't exist in UK convenience stores: www.linkedin.com/posts/kienta...
tl;dr? Whatever problem it was trying to solve didn't exist in UK convenience stores: www.linkedin.com/posts/kienta...
Deliveroo founder, CEO and first rider Will Shu is to step down after 13 years
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www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/deliver...
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Deliveroo CEO Will Shu steps down after 13 years
Will Shu, founder and CEO of Deliveroo is stepping down from the delivery business after 13 years
www.thegrocer.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Deliveroo founder, CEO and first rider Will Shu is to step down after 13 years
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www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/deliver...
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www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/deliver...
A corporate will they-won’t they saga condensed into a single weekend. Who was Argos’ swooping suitor JD .com and why does Sainsbury’s want to sell?
Why was the Chinese retail giant so hot on Argos? And is it really over?
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www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
Why was the Chinese retail giant so hot on Argos? And is it really over?
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www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
Who was Argos’ swooping suitor and why does Sainsbury’s want to sell?
Argos represents a 'key piece in the puzzle' Chinese giant JD.com is trying to solve, according to experts
www.thegrocer.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A corporate will they-won’t they saga condensed into a single weekend. Who was Argos’ swooping suitor JD .com and why does Sainsbury’s want to sell?
Why was the Chinese retail giant so hot on Argos? And is it really over?
🔗READ MORE in @thegrocer.bsky.social
www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
Why was the Chinese retail giant so hot on Argos? And is it really over?
🔗READ MORE in @thegrocer.bsky.social
www.thegrocer.co.uk/comment-and-...
Humans eh? Pfft. With their wage and conditions demands, and - eugh - 'feelings'...
Could a grocery operation be run without any of them? With everything handled solely by robots?
This tantalisingly close future explored in @thegrocer.bsky.social here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
Could a grocery operation be run without any of them? With everything handled solely by robots?
This tantalisingly close future explored in @thegrocer.bsky.social here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
Here come the robots: how automation is shaking up food & drink
From delivering meals to running 'lights out' warehouses, robots are starting to shake up the food industry. So what roles will they take? And where does their rise leave the sector's human workers?
www.thegrocer.co.uk
September 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Humans eh? Pfft. With their wage and conditions demands, and - eugh - 'feelings'...
Could a grocery operation be run without any of them? With everything handled solely by robots?
This tantalisingly close future explored in @thegrocer.bsky.social here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
Could a grocery operation be run without any of them? With everything handled solely by robots?
This tantalisingly close future explored in @thegrocer.bsky.social here: www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
It's been nine years and I'm still pissed off at Apple for removing the headphone jack.
September 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
It's been nine years and I'm still pissed off at Apple for removing the headphone jack.
EXCLUSIVE: 1 in 6 convenience stores still sell disposable vapes, despite them having been outlawed 2 months ago.
Just under £400k in disposable device sales went through the tills last week, according to data shared exclusively with @thegrocer.bsky.social
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/one-in-...
Just under £400k in disposable device sales went through the tills last week, according to data shared exclusively with @thegrocer.bsky.social
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/one-in-...
One in six convenience stores selling banned disposable vapes
Just under £400,000 in disposable device sales went through the tills of the convenience channel last week
www.thegrocer.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
EXCLUSIVE: 1 in 6 convenience stores still sell disposable vapes, despite them having been outlawed 2 months ago.
Just under £400k in disposable device sales went through the tills last week, according to data shared exclusively with @thegrocer.bsky.social
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/one-in-...
Just under £400k in disposable device sales went through the tills last week, according to data shared exclusively with @thegrocer.bsky.social
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/one-in-...
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨: The number of single-use plastic bags sold by retailers in England has increased for the first time (save for one Covid year) since the government introduced the mandatory charge.
🔗READ MORE ONLY IN @thegrocer.bsky.social: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/superma...
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Supermarket single-use plastic bag sales increase 7%
Morrisons shifted five million more carrier bags in the year to April than the previous year
www.thegrocer.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE 🚨: The number of single-use plastic bags sold by retailers in England has increased for the first time (save for one Covid year) since the government introduced the mandatory charge.
🔗READ MORE ONLY IN @thegrocer.bsky.social: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/superma...
🔗READ MORE ONLY IN @thegrocer.bsky.social: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/superma...
How many koftas would you expect in a pack of Seven Spice Beef Koftas?
7? 4?!
An M&S shopper has vented online of her disappointment in finding a pack only contained four of the minced beef skewers....!!
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/mands-k...
7? 4?!
An M&S shopper has vented online of her disappointment in finding a pack only contained four of the minced beef skewers....!!
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/mands-k...
M&S koftas bamboozle disappointed shopper
Online commenters soon put the M&S shopper right, calling her a 'silly goose'
www.thegrocer.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
How many koftas would you expect in a pack of Seven Spice Beef Koftas?
7? 4?!
An M&S shopper has vented online of her disappointment in finding a pack only contained four of the minced beef skewers....!!
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/mands-k...
7? 4?!
An M&S shopper has vented online of her disappointment in finding a pack only contained four of the minced beef skewers....!!
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/mands-k...
Supermarket shopping has arrived on ChatGPT, with OpenAI introducing product recommendations and purchasing options to its AI chatbot. So how significant is the move? What does it entail? And how should brands and retailers respond?
🔗 READ MORE: www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
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June 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Supermarket shopping has arrived on ChatGPT, with OpenAI introducing product recommendations and purchasing options to its AI chatbot. So how significant is the move? What does it entail? And how should brands and retailers respond?
🔗 READ MORE: www.thegrocer.co.uk/analysis-and...
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Word… from @georgenott.bsky.social at @thegrocer.bsky.social
I’d have less issue with Zoe if they were honest that it’s just another fad diet...
I’d have less issue with Zoe if they were honest that it’s just another fad diet...
Why Zoe should be happy to live and die by the UPF sword
Zoe has bristled at the ASA's ruling over its ad - but it has also pushed the 'UPFs = bad' message to its customer base
www.thegrocer.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Word… from @georgenott.bsky.social at @thegrocer.bsky.social
I’d have less issue with Zoe if they were honest that it’s just another fad diet...
I’d have less issue with Zoe if they were honest that it’s just another fad diet...
The 'There's An Ocado Just For You' jingle is no more!
After four years the online supermarket has ditched the infuratingly catchy tagline for new 'brand platform' called 'Life Delivered'
New TV ad runs in reverse and features Noel Gallagher.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/watch-o...
After four years the online supermarket has ditched the infuratingly catchy tagline for new 'brand platform' called 'Life Delivered'
New TV ad runs in reverse and features Noel Gallagher.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/watch-o...
WATCH: Ocado ditches ‘Just For You’ jingle in new advert
The online supermarket has launched a new brand platform called 'Life Delivered'
www.thegrocer.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The 'There's An Ocado Just For You' jingle is no more!
After four years the online supermarket has ditched the infuratingly catchy tagline for new 'brand platform' called 'Life Delivered'
New TV ad runs in reverse and features Noel Gallagher.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/watch-o...
After four years the online supermarket has ditched the infuratingly catchy tagline for new 'brand platform' called 'Life Delivered'
New TV ad runs in reverse and features Noel Gallagher.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/watch-o...
Reposted by George Nott
💊 ASA rules that ZOE supplements are ultra processed… proving that he may be a Professor, but he can still be a grifter
FYI @katebevan.com
FYI @katebevan.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
💊 ASA rules that ZOE supplements are ultra processed… proving that he may be a Professor, but he can still be a grifter
FYI @katebevan.com
FYI @katebevan.com
Nutrition brand ZOE has been rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority for ad featuring Steven Bartlett claiming its Daily30+ supplement is “just real food”.
Zoe co-founder Tim Spector told The Grocer the ASA’s ruling was “nothing short of disgraceful”.
MORE www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/health-...
Zoe co-founder Tim Spector told The Grocer the ASA’s ruling was “nothing short of disgraceful”.
MORE www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/health-...
Health brand Zoe rapped by ASA over Steven Bartlett ‘just real food’ supplement advert
Advertising Standards Authority says Daily30+ supplement ad was misleading
www.thegrocer.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Nutrition brand ZOE has been rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority for ad featuring Steven Bartlett claiming its Daily30+ supplement is “just real food”.
Zoe co-founder Tim Spector told The Grocer the ASA’s ruling was “nothing short of disgraceful”.
MORE www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/health-...
Zoe co-founder Tim Spector told The Grocer the ASA’s ruling was “nothing short of disgraceful”.
MORE www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/health-...
Logistics business Peter Green Chilled has informed its customers it is suffering a ransomware attack.
Has been forced to suspend some operations, meaning orders into Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi cancelled.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/chilled...
Has been forced to suspend some operations, meaning orders into Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi cancelled.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/chilled...
Chilled logistics company alerts clients to ransomware attack
Peter Green Chilled said it was working to 're-establish on-site systems and restore full functionality as quickly as possible'
www.thegrocer.co.uk
May 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Logistics business Peter Green Chilled has informed its customers it is suffering a ransomware attack.
Has been forced to suspend some operations, meaning orders into Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi cancelled.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/chilled...
Has been forced to suspend some operations, meaning orders into Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi cancelled.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/chilled...
Very excitable reviewer on Tesco
May 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Very excitable reviewer on Tesco
🚨🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨🚨: Benson & Hedges maker JTI has taken controlling stake in the UK’s largest indy vape company Flavour Warehouse.
JTI confirmed said deal was “in line with our exploratory approach for reduced-risk products beyond heated tobacco sticks”
🔗 Read more: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/jti-tak...
JTI confirmed said deal was “in line with our exploratory approach for reduced-risk products beyond heated tobacco sticks”
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May 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🚨🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨🚨: Benson & Hedges maker JTI has taken controlling stake in the UK’s largest indy vape company Flavour Warehouse.
JTI confirmed said deal was “in line with our exploratory approach for reduced-risk products beyond heated tobacco sticks”
🔗 Read more: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/jti-tak...
JTI confirmed said deal was “in line with our exploratory approach for reduced-risk products beyond heated tobacco sticks”
🔗 Read more: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/jti-tak...
🚨 🚨 BREAKING🚨 🚨 : Customer personal details inc DOBs, household info, phone numbers, card details have been taken by hackers in M&S's cyber attack.
Warns customers they "might receive emails, calls or texts claiming to be from M&S when they are not"
🔗Read more: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/mands-w...
Warns customers they "might receive emails, calls or texts claiming to be from M&S when they are not"
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M&S warns customers their personal data has been taken by cyberattackers
Dates of birth, 'household information', telephone numbers and 'masked' payment card details have been stolen, retailer admits
www.thegrocer.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🚨 🚨 BREAKING🚨 🚨 : Customer personal details inc DOBs, household info, phone numbers, card details have been taken by hackers in M&S's cyber attack.
Warns customers they "might receive emails, calls or texts claiming to be from M&S when they are not"
🔗Read more: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/mands-w...
Warns customers they "might receive emails, calls or texts claiming to be from M&S when they are not"
🔗Read more: www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/mands-w...
"There’s nothing to buy"
Co-op's ongoing cyberattack has devastated instore availability, with empty shelves across its estate.
Now it's written to suppliers telling them to stop delivering to its depots as the wrangle with hackers continues....
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/theres-...
Co-op's ongoing cyberattack has devastated instore availability, with empty shelves across its estate.
Now it's written to suppliers telling them to stop delivering to its depots as the wrangle with hackers continues....
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/theres-...
‘There’s nothing to buy’: cyberattack devastates Co-op availability
Co-op has written to its suppliers warning them 'we are currently unable to place orders until further notice'
www.thegrocer.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"There’s nothing to buy"
Co-op's ongoing cyberattack has devastated instore availability, with empty shelves across its estate.
Now it's written to suppliers telling them to stop delivering to its depots as the wrangle with hackers continues....
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/theres-...
Co-op's ongoing cyberattack has devastated instore availability, with empty shelves across its estate.
Now it's written to suppliers telling them to stop delivering to its depots as the wrangle with hackers continues....
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/theres-...
“I don’t love it…And for a tenner I definitely need to love it."
After all that TikTok hype - turns out shoppers aren't that fussed on Dubai chocolate.
Bars from M&S (£8.50) and Lindt (£10) are among the worst rated chocs on Ocado, The Grocer can reveal.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lindt-a...
After all that TikTok hype - turns out shoppers aren't that fussed on Dubai chocolate.
Bars from M&S (£8.50) and Lindt (£10) are among the worst rated chocs on Ocado, The Grocer can reveal.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lindt-a...
Lindt and M&S ‘over-priced and over-hyped’ Dubai chocolate among worst-rated bars on Ocado
One reviewer said they 'got sucked into the hype and spent £10 on what is essentially a Kit Kat with a very small amount of pistachio in'
www.thegrocer.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 8:41 AM
“I don’t love it…And for a tenner I definitely need to love it."
After all that TikTok hype - turns out shoppers aren't that fussed on Dubai chocolate.
Bars from M&S (£8.50) and Lindt (£10) are among the worst rated chocs on Ocado, The Grocer can reveal.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lindt-a...
After all that TikTok hype - turns out shoppers aren't that fussed on Dubai chocolate.
Bars from M&S (£8.50) and Lindt (£10) are among the worst rated chocs on Ocado, The Grocer can reveal.
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/lindt-a...
Asda has received 5,000+ complaints over use of “Orwellian” live facial recognition tech.
@bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social called Asda's trial “deeply disproportionate & chilling”
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/asda-re...
@bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social called Asda's trial “deeply disproportionate & chilling”
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/asda-re...
Asda receives thousands of complaints over ‘Orwellian’ facial recognition trial
Big Brother Watch dubbed the supermarket's use of facial recognition tech 'deeply disproportionate and chilling'
www.thegrocer.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Asda has received 5,000+ complaints over use of “Orwellian” live facial recognition tech.
@bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social called Asda's trial “deeply disproportionate & chilling”
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/asda-re...
@bigbrotherwatch.bsky.social called Asda's trial “deeply disproportionate & chilling”
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/asda-re...
🚨 🧧 EXCLUSIVE🚨 🧧
China’s biggest retailer JD.COM has test-launched a UK grocery supermarket site Joybuy, and is assembling a crack team of buyers and category managers from major supermarkets.
Can't see this being anything but HUGE. What do you think?
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/chinas-...
China’s biggest retailer JD.COM has test-launched a UK grocery supermarket site Joybuy, and is assembling a crack team of buyers and category managers from major supermarkets.
Can't see this being anything but HUGE. What do you think?
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/chinas-...
China’s biggest retailer JD.com test-launches UK grocery site Joybuy
JD.com has commenced a major recruitment drive for 'category superstars' ahead of a full launch later this year
www.thegrocer.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🚨 🧧 EXCLUSIVE🚨 🧧
China’s biggest retailer JD.COM has test-launched a UK grocery supermarket site Joybuy, and is assembling a crack team of buyers and category managers from major supermarkets.
Can't see this being anything but HUGE. What do you think?
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/chinas-...
China’s biggest retailer JD.COM has test-launched a UK grocery supermarket site Joybuy, and is assembling a crack team of buyers and category managers from major supermarkets.
Can't see this being anything but HUGE. What do you think?
www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/chinas-...