The Impact of Technology in UK Supermarkets

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2021 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: 2.1, , course: Ba Business and Management, language: English, abstract: The grocery industry is constantly changing due to the rise in new technologies. To stay relevant in today's society, supermarkets are having to adapt their businesses. This can be hard for certain businesses as introducing new technologies into a business can come with many risks, such as cost. This research's primary aim was to find out how the rise in technology has impacted the way businesses operate and how they have adapted to new technologies, with a clear explanation of digitization and the impact of its development. This study aims to research the impact technology has had on UK supermarkets. Primary information will be collected via surveys distributed to the public, including employees and customers. Other information will be collected using various sources such as the Internet. Different approaches can be taken to collect information depending on the wanted or needed outcome. The research carried out for this paper requires responses from a broad range of people of different ages and backgrounds. Research, a quantitative approach will be used as it will allow for a larger audience. It would also provide faster responses as surveys can be completed by more than one person.