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THG Fulfil expands AutoStore deal with CapEx & RaaS
Supply Chain

THG Fulfil expands AutoStore deal with CapEx & RaaS

The deal gives retailers more ways to fund warehouse automation as THG Fulfil adds outright purchase to its AutoStore offer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Footasylum taps THG Fulfil for automated warehouse
Software-as-a-Service

Footasylum taps THG Fulfil for automated warehouse

The deal should reduce Footasylum's upfront costs and speed up its move to a denser goods-to-person system before peak trading.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
Holland & Barrett tech push lifts revenue towards GBP £1bn
Robotics

Holland & Barrett tech push lifts revenue towards GBP £1bn

Holland & Barrett's tech and automation drive lifts revenue 11% to GBP £981m, with digital sales surging towards the GBP £1bn mark.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
AutoStore boosts Arvato UK warehouse capacity by 30%
Robotics

AutoStore boosts Arvato UK warehouse capacity by 30%

AutoStore and Arvato expand Hams Hall automation, boosting UK warehouse capacity over 30% and lifting peak throughput to 26,000 orders daily.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
AutoStore's FlexBins boost warehouse efficiency for UK grocers
Storage

AutoStore's FlexBins boost warehouse efficiency for UK grocers

AutoStore's new FlexBins, piloted by UK grocer Veloq, enhance warehouse storage and efficiency, addressing labour shortages and boosting delivery speed.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
THG Fulfil boosts Omega warehouse with 120,000-bin AutoStore
Robotics

THG Fulfil boosts Omega warehouse with 120,000-bin AutoStore

THG Fulfil has enhanced its Omega warehouse in Warrington with a 120,000-bin AutoStore system, boosting efficiency and next-day delivery cut-off to 1am.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
AutoStore marks EMEA milestone with leadership change
Robotics

AutoStore marks EMEA milestone with leadership change

AutoStore has appointed Frode S. Robberstad as EMEA President as it exceeds 1,100 system installations across 35 countries, boosting regional growth and automation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
AutoStore unveils multi-temperature solution for warehouse grids
DataCentre infrastructure

AutoStore unveils multi-temperature solution for warehouse grids

AutoStore introduces new grid capabilities including a Multi-Temperature Solution for frozen and chilled environments, enhancing warehouse efficiency and safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

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AutoStore unveils CubeVerse AI platform for warehouses
Data Analytics

AutoStore unveils CubeVerse AI platform for warehouses

AutoStore debuts CubeVerse cloud and AI tools to boost warehouse throughput and real-time fulfilment without adding robots or grid space.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
AutoStore shrinks MNSS warehouse footprint in Kuwait
Cartech

AutoStore shrinks MNSS warehouse footprint in Kuwait

MNSS slashes Kuwait parts warehouse from 5,000 to 560 sq m with AutoStore, boosting accuracy, throughput and space cost savings.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Rapid growth in Australian eCommerce & its challenges
Supply Chain

Rapid growth in Australian eCommerce & its challenges

Australian eCommerce is projected to reach AUD $90 billion by 2029, as retailers shift to smaller, frequent orders to meet rising customer expectations.

By Philip Makowski • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Kardex launches PortScale weighing system in New Zealand
Supply Chain

Kardex launches PortScale weighing system in New Zealand

Warehouses facing labour shortages can now spot picking errors in real time as Kardex rolls out PortScale for AutoStore sites in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Kardex launches PortScale for AutoStore in Australia
Supply Chain

Kardex launches PortScale for AutoStore in Australia

Warehouses in Australia and New Zealand can now verify picks in real time as Kardex adds weight-based checking to AutoStore ports.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026
Dematic unveils FD Shuttle at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne
Digital Transformation

Dematic unveils FD Shuttle at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne

Warehouse operators facing storage bottlenecks saw Dematic's FD Shuttle debut in Melbourne, aimed at boosting density without expanding sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
Faster, accurate and scalable fulfilment caters for demand
Robotics

Faster, accurate and scalable fulfilment caters for demand

New Zealand shoppers will get faster online order collection as IKEA’s Sylvia Park store adopts the country’s first retail AutoStore system.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 24th May 2026
NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub
Robotics

NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury distribution hub

NZ Safety Blackwoods opens automated Drury hub, consolidating five centres into one high-speed, solar-backed national distribution site.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
CoolDrive selects Dematic for automated Victoria distribution hub
Supply Chain

CoolDrive selects Dematic for automated Victoria distribution hub

CoolDrive Auto Parts is set to streamline operations with Dematic's automated Goods-to-Person system in a new Victoria hub, boosting efficiency and scalability.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025