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Mindera's last retail report looked at how AI was changing the security landscape for retailers – both in defense and attack. On the threat side – the UK's National Cyber Security Centre made it clear: AI didn’t create new attack vectors, it made existing ones more effective. Phishing emails that were once easy to spot due to poor grammar. AI corrects all of that instantly, making social engineering attacks significantly harder to detect. But retailers used AI to fight back… Dark web monitoring: One Mindera client used AI to scan dark web forums where attackers coordinated anonymously. These forums are where hackers discuss targets and share access credentials. AI can detect what businesses are being discussed, giving security teams a critical early warning before an attack lands. Penetration testing at scale: AI tools probing systems for vulnerabilities the way a real attacker would, then helping remediate them – faster and more thoroughly than manual testing. Code analysis and fraud detection: AI validates and enhances existing security algorithms, adding an extra layer of assurance to systems that may otherwise have gaps. Autonomous cyber defence: Mostly in government use, but AI agents that monitor and defend systems around the clock are arriving in retail. A tireless, always-on addition to any security team. In cybersecurity, standing still is moving backwards. In 2025, AI-powered attacks were already happening. Those retailers investing in AI-powered defense will be better positioned for the future. Mindera’s new retail report for Spring 2026 is arriving soon, sign up to read it: https://bit.ly/3QEhGV5 #Cybersecurity #Retail #RetailTech #AI #Mindera

Partnerships like this are built on more than delivery — they’re built on trust, shared values, and the willingness to challenge thinking together. That’s what we’re proud to help bring to Selfridges Unlocked. It’s been a privilege to collaborate on a loyalty experience that’s more experiential, more meaningful, and designed to create something truly different for customers. #Mindera #Selfridges #FashionTech #Loyalty #Partnership #Engineering #Product #RetailTech

In 2025, everyone was talking about AI in retail. But there's a lot happening beyond AI. Mindera's last report revealed six non-AI tech trends predicted to reshape the industry. 1️⃣ Marketplace tech – extending range, reducing risk 2️⃣ Mobile self-checkout – mainstream, cost-effective and growing 3️⃣ RFID – transforming inventory, checkout and loss prevention 4️⃣ Retail media – in-store screens becoming a new revenue line 5️⃣ Loyalty programmes – more creative (and more valuable) 6️⃣ Shopify for enterprise – the SaaS ecommerce shift The new Spring 2026 retail report will be released in May, register here to receive it: https://bit.ly/3QEhGV5 #Retail #RetailTech #Ecommerce #Mindera

ML isn't just about models. It's about connecting data to real business impact. That's the mindset we're looking for in our next Machine Learning Engineer at Mindera 💡 You'll work alongside our ML Architect building scalable, reliable ML systems — from feature stores and pipelines to predictive models that drive decisions across the business. The ideal profile: • 5+ years in machine learning • Proficient in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-Learn • Strong MLOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow, Airflow, SageMaker) • Experience in churn, sales forecasting, and behavioural modelling • Based in South Africa In return: flexibility, open holidays, health insurance, profit-sharing, a training budget, and a team that genuinely cares about what it builds. Full details here: https://bit.ly/3Py3DzV #Hiring #MachineLearning #MLEngineer #DataScience #MLOps #SouthAfrica

Mindera teamed up with leading UK supermarket Waitrose & Partners to run an exploration day - clear time for joint teams to dig into platform capabilities, try ideas, and see what works. One of those ideas is already in customers’ hands, improving the in‑store Scan, Pay, Go experience. Discover the results of our collaboration with Waitrose here! 👉 https://bit.ly/42bvlWb

Wrapping up Mindera’s run at COMIC CON PORTUGAL OFICIAL! Our team was featured in two panels and we were able to showcase our newest game in the Innovation Lab. We were also honored to be featured by IGN Entertainment Portugal in their showcase on creative Portuguese studios. Seeing gamers test Twin Stick Checkers at our booth and receiving their immediate impressions was easily the best part of the event. Shoutout to Tiago Costa, Inês Correia, Dom Dieguito, and Luis Chaves for a stellar event. Read all about Mindera’s latest Comic Con event in our recap article here: https://lnkd.in/guMCe4zW #Mindera #ComicConPortugal #ComicCon #IGN #GameDev #Innovation

Today, the most successful businesses are those that shorten time to value by speeding up innovation and solving problems to respond more rapidly to changing customer needs. Discover how Mindera assisted our long-term partner Waitrose & Partners in achieving a remarkable boost in agility! #IndustryInsights #ClientSuccess #TechConsulting

This one is for the Marketing teams - AI was predicted to revolutionise how retailers promote their products, bringing innovations most shoppers wouldn’t notice. Mindera's last report highlighted some emerging AI-driven promotion techniques: - Smart in-store signage: Cameras detecting customer style and adjusting digital displays in real time to catch their eye. Basic AI-driven signage was catching on. - Computer vision in stores: Retailers planned to retrofit existing CCTV with AI to build footfall heat maps, detect hazards, and flag empty shelves automatically. - Better merchandising: AI personalising sort orders, 'You May Also Like' recommendations, and product feeds. Computer vision would also enrich poor product metadata, unlocking better search and recommendations. - AI-generated catwalk videos: Product videos at a fraction of the cost of a real shoot, getting items to market faster. Quality was impressive – although "too perfect" AI models could risk setting unrealistic beauty standards. ~Model Context Protocol (MCP): OpenAI's new SDK could open the door to AI-powered shopping advisors inside ChatGPT and other tools. "What's on trend this summer and where can I buy it affordably?" That kind of guided purchase journey was predicted as a reality. The new Spring 2026 retail report edition is coming soon. Which of these do you think will have the biggest retail impact? Register here for the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3QEhGV5 #Retail #AI #RetailTech

Meet the Speaker for our Upcoming UK Retail Insights Event: . Dan Knight . We are so excited to have Dan joining us for our next insights session. Dan has spent over a decade leading tech teams for luxury brands. Dan's current client portfolio includes small start ups, as well as household names like Selfridges, Burberry and Net-a-porter. On May 28th, Dan will be leading a session on “Why Nobody has Won the AI Race Yet,” sharing his insights on why this disruptive tech hasn’t yet translated into radically innovative customer experiences or different organisational outcomes. For more information about the event and to sign up, visit our site: https://lnkd.in/ezrVSant