Target has moved to secure its AI future by hiring Chandhu Nair, formerly of Lowe’s, as its first-ever Chief AI Officer. The move mirrors a broader trend among major grocers: Sainsbury’s has appointed James Anstruther to lead its own AI Centre of Excellence, while Kroger has tapped Jet.com co-founder Nate Faust as its new Chief E-commerce Officer to refine its digital footprint.
Automation remains a central pillar of this week’s activity. Ocado Group launched its first automated customer fulfilment centre in South Korea with Lotte Shopping, incorporating new freezer technology capable of operating at -25°C. Simultaneously, AutoStore has formalized a global supply agreement with Amazon, providing a framework for the retail giant to procure its automation solutions. In Spain, Supermercados El Jamón is embarking on a three-year project to install nearly three million electronic shelf labels from Hanshow, signaling a major commitment to in-store digital modernization.
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