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We Ran the UK's Biggest Online Retailers Through the Crane Index. A Veg Box Beat Amazon.

Every month we run the UK's biggest online retailers through the Crane Index to see who AI search can read and who it cannot, ranked and named.

A Devon veg-box company just outscored Amazon on AI visibility

On 6 August 2026 we ran the UK's biggest online retailers through the Crane Index™, our three-scanner AI-visibility suite: can the engines that answer buyers find and cite you, can an automated agent act on your site, and can a machine confirm from your own pages who you are. We drew the cohort deliberately wide, 142 named retail sites across grocery, marketplaces, fashion, electricals, beauty, home and specialist, so no reasonable ranking of the biggest is left out. Of those 142, 63 could not be measured at all, 41 of them because the site refused an automated reader at the door. Of the 79 a machine could read, not one reached 70 out of 100. The top of the field is Riverford, at 62, a mid-market and specialist crowd rather than the household giants, several of which could not be read at their own front door at all. Every figure here is a first-party measurement, the full result set is archived and dated, and we re-run the scan and publish the movement.

The sixty-second read

  • The finding (6 August 2026): the field is led by Riverford at 62 out of 100, and not one of the 79 readable sites reached 70. 63 of the UK’s biggest retail sites would not let a machine reader in at all.
  • The money: when a shopper asks an engine for the best in your category, the model does not weigh your TV budget or your retail media spend; it weighs your structured data. Broken markup hands the recommendation to a competitor free, and your paid CPA climbs to compensate.
  • The cause: on the search read, the strongest sites carry valid Organization JSON-LD with sameAs disambiguation and extractable answers, and the weakest carry little or none of it. Fixable in a sprint; no replatform.

The full evidence, the ranked table and the board-ready PDF follow. Or test yourself first: the free scanner takes a minute.

Retail's front door is shut to the readers that now bring buyers

Before a single score was calculated, the scan found the sector's biggest problem: the door. Of the 142 sites we approached, 63 turned an automated reader away:

  • 41 answered with an outright refusal.
  • 18 gave it nothing at all.
  • 4 serve pages that are empty until scripts execute, which is how a site looks to the many machine readers that do not run them.

The refused list is a who's who of the high street: household grocers, the biggest electricals and DIY names, the flagship fashion sites. One honest caveat cuts the other way, and we state it plainly: our reader is a single unfamiliar bot, and a site that verifies crawlers by network may admit the engines it recognises while refusing ours, so the 63 are reported as unmeasured, never scored. But the posture matters, because the fetchers that answer engines send when a buyer asks about you, and the shopping agents beginning to buy on buyers' behalf, live in the same data centres our reader does. A door bolted against unknown machines is a bet that no machine will ever matter, and that bet is already losing.

Not one of the 79 readable sites reached 70

Across the sites a machine could read, AI Search Readiness carried a median of 46. Agent Readiness was the sector's strength, a median of 67, which makes sense: ecommerce platforms are built to transact, so the plumbing an agent needs is often present even where the meaning a search engine needs is not. Brand Representation was the collapse, a median of 18, with the great majority of readable sites unable to prove to a machine who they are. The UK's most famous retailers are, on their own storefronts, largely unable to confirm their own identity to a machine. Put the three together and the composite Crane Index tops out at 62, with a median of 44.

70 or above0
55 to 698
40 to 5448
Below 4023
The composite Crane Index across the 79 readable sites, measured 6 August 2026. Not one reached the Strong band of 70 or above.

Nobody in UK retail is ready; the question the table below answers is only who is least unready.

The full table: every retailer a machine could read, scored and ranked

Rank is by the Crane Index, the composite of the three reads; the scanner columns follow. These are measurements of each retailer's site as an automated reader found it on 6 August 2026, nothing more: a low score says the site is hard for a machine to read, not that the business is anything other than excellent at what it does. Each read is of the homepage and the site's root signals, not a crawl of every inner URL, so a large estate may carry cleaner markup on a product page our reader did not open. Open any row for the full category breakdown and that retailer's top measured issues, and verify any score live on our scanners. How to read this table, and the full method →

The Crane Index

UK Ecommerce

Measured 6 August 2026 · 79 of 142 sites readable by a machine · tap a column to sort, a row to open the full breakdown

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# Crane IndexThe composite of the three reads: one number for how well a machine can find, act on and trust this site. Ranked highest to lowest. AI Search ReadinessCan the engines that read the live site, AI Overviews, Perplexity, ChatGPT with search, resolve the company and extract what it sells, to whom? Entity coherence, structured data, extractable answers. Agent ReadinessCan an automated agent get in and act? Door-open access for AI crawlers, machine-readable actions, operability, discovery. Brand RepresentationCan a machine confirm from the site who this company is? Identity markup, disambiguation to the real-world entity, authority links, rights signals. Details
1 Riverfordriverford.co.uk 62 77 63 45

AI Search · 77

Entity coherence75
Structured data21
Extractable answers100
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 45

Identity79
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time62 to 62 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 621 August 2026: 626 August 2026: 62
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

2= Charles Tyrwhittcharlestyrwhitt.com/us/homepage 60 61 69 50

AI Search · 61

Entity coherence78
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 50

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links80
Rights signals50
  • 6 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time60 to 60 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 601 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 60
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

2= John Lewisjohnlewis.com 60 68 77 35

AI Search · 68

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 77

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 35

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
Crane Index over time60 to 60 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 601 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 60
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

2= The Workstheworks.co.uk 60 60 69 50

AI Search · 60

Entity coherence75
Structured data32
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access74

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 50

Identity100
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time61 to 60 (-1 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 611 August 2026: 616 August 2026: 60
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

5= Furniture Villagefurniturevillage.co.uk 58 70 69 34

AI Search · 70

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers100
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 34

Identity71
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 11 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • 11 images missing alt text
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time57 to 58 (+1 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 571 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 58
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

5= Space NKspacenk.com/uk/home 58 56 89 28

AI Search · 56

Entity coherence36
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access74

Agent · 89

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 28

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • 4 images missing alt text
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time58 to 58 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 581 August 2026: 586 August 2026: 58
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

7 Simba Sleepsimbasleep.com 57 72 70 29

AI Search · 72

Entity coherence75
Structured data32
Extractable answers83
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 70

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability60
Discovery100

Representation · 29

Identity79
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • 9 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time61 to 57 (-4 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 611 August 2026: 616 August 2026: 57
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

8 Bodenboden.com 56 69 72 28

AI Search · 69

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers100
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 28

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time61 to 56 (-5 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 611 August 2026: 596 August 2026: 56
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

9= Blacksblacks.co.uk 54 63 72 27

AI Search · 63

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access96

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 27

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time58 to 54 (-4 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 586 August 2026: 54
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

9= Marks & Spencermarksandspencer.com 54 63 75 23

AI Search · 63

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 75

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 23

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time48 to 54 (+6 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 481 August 2026: 486 August 2026: 54
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

9= Milletsmillets.co.uk 54 62 72 28

AI Search · 62

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 28

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time57 to 54 (-3 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 54
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

12 Go Outdoorsgooutdoors.co.uk 52 57 72 28

AI Search · 57

Entity coherence47
Structured data29
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 28

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time59 to 52 (-7 since 1 August 2026)
70 55 40 1 August 2026: 596 August 2026: 52
1 August 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

13= Emma Sleep UKemma-sleep.co.uk 51 63 72 18

AI Search · 63

Entity coherence3
Structured data64
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions100
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • 8 images missing alt text
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time58 to 51 (-7 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 581 August 2026: 586 August 2026: 51
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

13= Sweaty Bettysweatybetty.com 51 52 81 21

AI Search · 52

Entity coherence81
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access91

Agent · 81

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 21

Identity79
Disambiguation0
Authority links40
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time55 to 51 (-4 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 551 August 2026: 556 August 2026: 51
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

15= Halfordshalfords.com 50 56 71 22

AI Search · 56

Entity coherence25
Structured data32
Extractable answers83
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 71

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 22

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time57 to 50 (-7 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 571 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 50
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

15= Home Bargainshome.bargains 50 46 81 23

AI Search · 46

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 81

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 23

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 12 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time35 to 50 (+15 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 351 August 2026: 356 August 2026: 50
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

15= Notonthehighstreetnotonthehighstreet.com 50 52 77 21

AI Search · 52

Entity coherence53
Structured data21
Extractable answers83
Readability80
Access74

Agent · 77

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 21

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 3 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • 43 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time56 to 50 (-6 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 561 August 2026: 566 August 2026: 50
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

15= Seasalt Cornwallseasaltcornwall.com 50 60 63 28

AI Search · 60

Entity coherence67
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access57

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery25

Representation · 28

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (8)
  • 8 images missing alt text
  • No sitemap discoverable
Crane Index over time53 to 50 (-3 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 531 August 2026: 536 August 2026: 50
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

19= Dreamsdreams.co.uk 49 53 76 18

AI Search · 53

Entity coherence61
Structured data29
Extractable answers83
Readability100
Access74

Agent · 76

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (9)
  • 13 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time60 to 49 (-11 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 601 August 2026: 626 August 2026: 49
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

19= END. Clothingendclothing.com/us 49 48 76 23

AI Search · 48

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers17
Readability80
Access78

Agent · 76

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 23

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 36 images missing alt text
  • Some AI agents refused at the edge (PerplexityBot, ClaudeBot)
Crane Index over time49 to 49 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 491 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 49
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

19= LookFantasticlookfantastic.com 49 51 78 18

AI Search · 51

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 78

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery100

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 1 image missing alt text
Crane Index over time58 to 49 (-9 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 581 August 2026: 586 August 2026: 49
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

22= Cotswold Outdoorcotswoldoutdoor.com 48 50 87 8

AI Search · 50

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 87

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 1 image missing alt text
Crane Index over time48 to 48 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 481 August 2026: 466 August 2026: 48
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

22= Cult Beautycultbeauty.co.uk 48 49 78 18

AI Search · 49

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access78

Agent · 78

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery100

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 30 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time58 to 48 (-10 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 581 August 2026: 596 August 2026: 48
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

22= Officeoffice.co.uk 48 42 74 28

AI Search · 42

Entity coherence69
Structured data21
Extractable answers17
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 74

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 28

Identity79
Disambiguation70
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Heading levels skip from H1 to H3
Crane Index over time61 to 48 (-13 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 611 August 2026: 616 August 2026: 48
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

25= Monsoonmonsoon.co.uk 47 39 87 16

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence31
Structured data21
Extractable answers17
Readability80
Access74

Agent · 87

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 16

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time49 to 47 (-2 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 491 August 2026: 496 August 2026: 47
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

25= River Islandriverisland.com 47 44 75 21

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence67
Structured data21
Extractable answers17
Readability70
Access83

Agent · 75

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 21

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 52 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time58 to 47 (-11 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 581 August 2026: 586 August 2026: 47
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Holland & Barretthollandandbarrett.com 46 44 72 23

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 23

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time32 to 46 (+14 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 321 August 2026: 326 August 2026: 46
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Interflorainterflora.co.uk 46 60 65 14

AI Search · 60

Entity coherence69
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery100

Representation · 14

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time52 to 46 (-6 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 521 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 46
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Jollyesjollyes.co.uk 46 49 72 18

AI Search · 49

Entity coherence67
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery100

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time60 to 46 (-14 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 601 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 46
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Lakelandlakeland.co.uk 46 47 72 18

AI Search · 47

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability80
Access78

Agent · 72

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery100

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 24 images missing alt text
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time53 to 46 (-7 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 531 August 2026: 546 August 2026: 46
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Matalanmatalan.co.uk 46 51 69 18

AI Search · 51

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access74

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
Crane Index over time57 to 46 (-11 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 571 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 46
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

27= Sigma Sportssigmasports.com 46 47 75 16

AI Search · 47

Entity coherence53
Structured data32
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 75

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 16

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Heading levels skip from H1 to H3
Crane Index over time58 to 46 (-12 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 581 August 2026: 586 August 2026: 46
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

33= Hotel Chocolathotelchocolat.com/uk 45 49 69 17

AI Search · 49

Entity coherence53
Structured data64
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 17

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • 3 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time59 to 45 (-14 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 591 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 45
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

33= Moonpigmoonpig.com 45 56 53 26

AI Search · 56

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers17
Readability55
Access74

Agent · 53

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 26

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Content appears client-side rendered; static AI crawlers may see little text
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
Crane Index over time23 to 45 (+22 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 231 August 2026: 236 August 2026: 45
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

33= Superdrysuperdry.com 45 48 70 18

AI Search · 48

Entity coherence61
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access70

Agent · 70

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability100
Discovery25

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No sitemap discoverable
Crane Index over time54 to 45 (-9 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 541 August 2026: 546 August 2026: 45
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

33= Temutemu.com/uk 45 42 71 21

AI Search · 42

Entity coherence67
Structured data54
Extractable answers0
Readability50
Access91

Agent · 71

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability60
Discovery75

Representation · 21

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time55 to 45 (-10 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 551 August 2026: 526 August 2026: 45
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

33= Toolstationtoolstation.com 45 49 69 18

AI Search · 49

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers17
Readability100
Access76

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
Crane Index over time52 to 45 (-7 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 521 August 2026: 556 August 2026: 45
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

38= B&Mbmstores.co.uk 44 48 68 16

AI Search · 48

Entity coherence31
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 16

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time42 to 44 (+2 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 421 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 44
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

38= Card Factorycardfactory.co.uk 44 49 62 22

AI Search · 49

Entity coherence56
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 22

Identity79
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable action found
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time54 to 44 (-10 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 541 August 2026: 566 August 2026: 44
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

38= Goustogousto.co.uk 44 53 65 13

AI Search · 53

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time42 to 44 (+2 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 421 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 44
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

38= IKEA UKikea.com/gb/en 44 52 61 18

AI Search · 52

Entity coherence64
Structured data43
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links50
Rights signals50
  • 40 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
  • Interactive CAPTCHA present; autonomous agents cannot complete it
Crane Index over time55 to 44 (-11 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 551 August 2026: 556 August 2026: 44
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

38= Oak Furniturelandoakfurnitureland.co.uk 44 48 65 18

AI Search · 48

Entity coherence58
Structured data21
Extractable answers83
Readability80
Access74

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 160 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time51 to 44 (-7 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 511 August 2026: 516 August 2026: 44
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

43= Dunelmdunelm.com 43 37 71 21

AI Search · 37

Entity coherence53
Structured data32
Extractable answers17
Readability85
Access74

Agent · 71

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 21

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
Crane Index over time57 to 43 (-14 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 571 August 2026: 576 August 2026: 43
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

43= White Stuffwhitestuff.com 43 38 62 28

AI Search · 38

Entity coherence58
Structured data32
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access83

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 28

Identity50
Disambiguation100
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 2 images missing alt text
  • Meta description over 180 characters
Crane Index over time60 to 43 (-17 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 601 August 2026: 606 August 2026: 43
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= JD Sportsjdsports.co.uk 41 39 69 14

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence31
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 69

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 14

Identity29
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time54 to 41 (-13 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 541 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 41
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= Joulesjoules.com 41 41 68 15

AI Search · 41

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 8 images missing alt text
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time47 to 41 (-6 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 471 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 41
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= PrettyLittleThingprettylittlething.com 41 38 61 23

AI Search · 38

Entity coherence81
Structured data21
Extractable answers17
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 61

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 23

Identity79
Disambiguation0
Authority links50
Rights signals50
  • Some AI agents refused at the edge (GPTBot)
Crane Index over time56 to 41 (-15 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 561 August 2026: 566 August 2026: 41
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

45= Ted Bakertedbaker.com 41 44 65 13

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 4 images missing alt text
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time43 to 41 (-2 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 431 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 41
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

49= Abel & Coleabelandcole.co.uk 40 42 57 21

AI Search · 42

Entity coherence44
Structured data21
Extractable answers100
Readability60
Access74

Agent · 57

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery100

Representation · 21

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals100
  • 11 images missing alt text
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
  • Missing meta description
Crane Index over time56 to 40 (-16 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 561 August 2026: 566 August 2026: 40
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

49= Dr Martensdrmartens.com 40 50 49 21

AI Search · 50

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers17
Readability70
Access57

Agent · 49

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 21

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Page is set to noindex (excluded from search and AI)
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
Crane Index over time22 to 40 (+18 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 221 August 2026: 226 August 2026: 40
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

49= Funky Pigeonfunkypigeon.com 40 53 30 36

AI Search · 53

Entity coherence75
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access74

Agent · 30

Crawler access25
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 36

Identity79
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • AI agents are refused at the edge (CDN/WAF), not just in robots.txt
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time44 to 40 (-4 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 441 August 2026: 446 August 2026: 40
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

49= Morrisonsmorrisons.com 40 50 61 9

AI Search · 50

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability90
Access96

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Meta description over 180 characters
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time41 to 40 (-1 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 411 August 2026: 406 August 2026: 40
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

49= Naked Winesnakedwines.co.uk 40 44 62 13

AI Search · 44

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers100
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No canonical URL declared
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time43 to 40 (-3 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 431 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 40
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

49= Pets at Homepetsathome.com 40 40 63 17

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence58
Structured data32
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 17

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time52 to 40 (-12 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 521 August 2026: 496 August 2026: 40
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

49= Reissreiss.com 40 40 62 18

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability75
Access74

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation30
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (3)
  • 9 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time50 to 40 (-10 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 501 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 40
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

49= Richer Soundsrichersounds.com 40 43 63 13

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence14
Structured data32
Extractable answers50
Readability100
Access74

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability80
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
Crane Index over time42 to 40 (-2 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 421 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 40
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

57= Boohooboohoo.com 39 36 64 18

AI Search · 36

Entity coherence53
Structured data21
Extractable answers17
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 64

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery100

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Heading levels skip from H1 to H3
  • Some AI agents refused at the edge (GPTBot)
Crane Index over time52 to 39 (-13 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 521 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 39
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

57= Wickeswickes.co.uk 39 40 67 11

AI Search · 40

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability100
Access78

Agent · 67

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time36 to 39 (+3 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 361 August 2026: 366 August 2026: 39
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

59= Debenhamsdebenhams.com 38 34 61 18

AI Search · 34

Entity coherence53
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 61

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 18

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • Some AI agents refused at the edge (GPTBot)
Crane Index over time50 to 38 (-12 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 501 August 2026: 506 August 2026: 38
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

59= Euro Car Partseurocarparts.com 38 38 62 13

AI Search · 38

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability100
Access87

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Title likely truncated in results (over 65 characters)
Crane Index over time38 to 38 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 381 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 38
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

59= FatFacefatface.com 38 35 65 14

AI Search · 35

Entity coherence47
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 65

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 14

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Heading levels skip from H1 to H3
  • 8 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time47 to 38 (-9 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 471 August 2026: 476 August 2026: 38
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

59= HelloFresh UKhellofresh.co.uk 38 39 61 15

AI Search · 39

Entity coherence67
Structured data32
Extractable answers17
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 15

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time49 to 38 (-11 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 491 August 2026: 496 August 2026: 38
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

59= Mossmoss.co.uk 38 29 71 14

AI Search · 29

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers17
Readability80
Access72

Agent · 71

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery100

Representation · 14

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 1 image missing alt text
Crane Index over time38 to 38 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 381 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 38
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

59= Vinted UKvinted.co.uk 38 35 63 15

AI Search · 35

Entity coherence42
Structured data43
Extractable answers17
Readability100
Access96

Agent · 63

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery100

Representation · 15

Identity50
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 5 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • Multiple H1 headings (4)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time36 to 38 (+2 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 361 August 2026: 516 August 2026: 38
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

59= Zooplus UKzooplus.co.uk 38 43 62 10

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers100
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 62

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
  • No authoritative sameAs links to disambiguate the entity
Crane Index over time43 to 38 (-5 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 431 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 38
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

66= Crocuscrocus.co.uk 37 43 56 13

AI Search · 43

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers50
Readability80
Access74

Agent · 56

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 13

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Multiple H1 headings (2)
Crane Index over time37 to 37 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 371 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 37
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

66= Harvey Nicholsharveynichols.com 37 34 68 8

AI Search · 34

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers50
Readability90
Access74

Agent · 68

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Heading levels skip from H1 to H3
Crane Index over time38 to 37 (-1 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 381 August 2026: 386 August 2026: 37
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

68 SportsShoessportsshoes.com 36 41 56 10

AI Search · 41

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access87

Agent · 56

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery25

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 1 insecure HTTP resource on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time34 to 36 (+2 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 341 August 2026: 346 August 2026: 36
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

69= Freemansfreemans.com 35 32 63 9

AI Search · 32

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers33
Readability65
Access70

Agent · 63

Crawler access63
Machine actions71
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 18 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time42 to 35 (-7 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 421 August 2026: 426 August 2026: 35
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

69= Wayfair UKwayfair.co.uk 35 38 56 11

AI Search · 38

Entity coherence3
Structured data21
Extractable answers0
Readability100
Access91

Agent · 56

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 1 image missing alt text
Crane Index over time33 to 35 (+2 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 331 August 2026: 356 August 2026: 35
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

71= Icelandiceland.co.uk 32 24 61 10

AI Search · 24

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers17
Readability100
Access83

Agent · 61

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No canonical URL declared
Crane Index over time36 to 32 (-4 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 361 August 2026: 366 August 2026: 32
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

71= Mountain Warehousemountainwarehouse.com 32 32 56 9

AI Search · 32

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability85
Access91

Agent · 56

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability75
Discovery75

Representation · 9

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links10
Rights signals50
  • 2 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • No machine-readable action found
Crane Index over time40 to 32 (-8 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 401 August 2026: 396 August 2026: 32
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

73 eBay UKebay.co.uk 31 26 57 11

AI Search · 26

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers67
Readability80
Access59

Agent · 57

Crawler access75
Machine actions0
Operability95
Discovery75

Representation · 11

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 63 images missing alt text
  • robots.txt disallows retrieval agents
Crane Index over time37 to 31 (-6 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 371 August 2026: 376 August 2026: 31
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

74= Shein UKshein.co.uk 29 26 50 10

AI Search · 26

Entity coherence31
Structured data21
Extractable answers0
Readability60
Access78

Agent · 50

Crawler access100
Machine actions71
Operability60
Discovery100

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links20
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • 6 insecure HTTP resources on a secure page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time43 to 29 (-14 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 431 August 2026: 436 August 2026: 29
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

74= TK Maxxtkmaxx.com/landingpage 29 32 45 10

AI Search · 32

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability40
Access70

Agent · 45

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 10

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • Missing meta description
Crane Index over time20 to 29 (+9 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 201 August 2026: 206 August 2026: 29
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

76 Machine Martmachinemart.co.uk 27 27 45 8

AI Search · 27

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers33
Readability90
Access67

Agent · 45

Crawler access63
Machine actions0
Operability100
Discovery25

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
  • 3 images missing alt text
Crane Index over time31 to 27 (-4 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 311 August 2026: 316 August 2026: 27
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

77 Beauty Baybeautybay.com 23 21 34 15

AI Search · 21

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability45
Access74

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery100

Representation · 15

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals100
  • No H1 heading on the page
  • Content appears client-side rendered; static AI crawlers may see little text
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
Crane Index over time23 to 23 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 231 August 2026: 236 August 2026: 23
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

78= Ocadoocado.com 20 17 34 8

AI Search · 17

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability25
Access65

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery25

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Missing title tag
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
  • No machine-readable entity (Organisation / Brand / Person)
Crane Index over time20 to 20 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 201 August 2026: 206 August 2026: 20
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

78= Secret Salessecretsales.com 20 18 34 8

AI Search · 18

Entity coherence3
Structured data0
Extractable answers0
Readability25
Access74

Agent · 34

Crawler access100
Machine actions0
Operability45
Discovery75

Representation · 8

Identity0
Disambiguation0
Authority links0
Rights signals50
  • Missing title tag
  • Content appears client-side rendered; static AI crawlers may see little text
  • Action surface appears client-side rendered; agents may see little
Crane Index over time20 to 20 (+0 since 20 July 2026)
70 55 40 20 July 2026: 201 August 2026: 206 August 2026: 20
20 July 20266 August 2026

Verified measurement: the Crane Index certificate, scores exactly as published.

Invisible by choice: the 63 locked doors ↓

These names have no score for a sharper reason: their sites would not let a machine reader in at all. They refused it outright, gave it nothing, or serve pages that are empty until scripts run, and the crawlers and shopping agents AI engines send live in the same data centres our reader does. One fair caveat, stated plainly: a site that verifies crawlers by network may admit engines it recognises while refusing ours, so they are reported as unmeasured, never scored. But a door bolted against unknown machines is a posture, and it is one the machines now bringing buyers will meet first.

Amazon UK · refused the readerTesco · refused the readerSainsbury's · refused the readerArgos · refused the readerAsda · refused the readerWaitrose · no responseNext · refused the readerCurrys · refused the readerAO · refused the readerVery · refused the readerSports Direct · no responseASOS · no responseNew Look · no responseHouse of Fraser · no responseSelfridges · refused the readerHarrods · no responseFlannels · no responseGymshark · script-only pageBoots · refused the readerSuperdrug · refused the readerThe Perfume Shop · refused the readerB&Q · refused the readerScrewfix · refused the readerHomebase · refused the readerThe Range · refused the readerDFS · refused the readerSofology · refused the readerScS · refused the readerBensons for Beds · refused the readerLoaf · refused the readerSofa.com · refused the readerDecathlon UK · refused the readerEvans Cycles · no responseMandM Direct · no responseGame · no responseCeX · script-only pageSmyths Toys · refused the readerThe Entertainer · refused the readerLEGO UK · refused the readerWHSmith · no responseWaterstones · refused the readerHMV · refused the readerRyman · refused the readerRobert Dyas · refused the readerProCook · refused the readerBloom & Wild · script-only pageFortnum & Mason · script-only pageMajestic Wine · refused the readerLaithwaites · no responseClarks · no responseSchuh · refused the readerKurt Geiger · refused the readerOliver Bonas · no responseDepop · refused the readerEtsy UK · refused the readerOnBuy · refused the readerManoMano UK · refused the readerJD Williams · no responseSimply Be · no responseJacamo · no responseStudio · no responseThompson & Morgan · refused the readerSuttons · refused the reader
The picture in one chart

Every readable site, plotted: found by AI (across) against trusted by AI (up). Measured 6 August 2026.

Found and trusted: above 55 on both 0 100 AI SEARCH READINESS → can engines find you BRAND REPRESENTATION → can machines trust you 55 55 Riverford: AI Search 77, Representation 45 Charles Tyrwhitt: AI Search 61, Representation 50 John Lewis: AI Search 68, Representation 35 The Works: AI Search 60, Representation 50 Furniture Village: AI Search 70, Representation 34 Space NK: AI Search 56, Representation 28 Simba Sleep: AI Search 72, Representation 29 Boden: AI Search 69, Representation 28 Blacks: AI Search 63, Representation 27 Marks & Spencer: AI Search 63, Representation 23 Millets: AI Search 62, Representation 28 Go Outdoors: AI Search 57, Representation 28 Emma Sleep UK: AI Search 63, Representation 18 Sweaty Betty: AI Search 52, Representation 21 Halfords: AI Search 56, Representation 22 Home Bargains: AI Search 46, Representation 23 Notonthehighstreet: AI Search 52, Representation 21 Seasalt Cornwall: AI Search 60, Representation 28 Dreams: AI Search 53, Representation 18 END. Clothing: AI Search 48, Representation 23 LookFantastic: AI Search 51, Representation 18 Cotswold Outdoor: AI Search 50, Representation 8 Cult Beauty: AI Search 49, Representation 18 Office: AI Search 42, Representation 28 Monsoon: AI Search 39, Representation 16 River Island: AI Search 44, Representation 21 Holland & Barrett: AI Search 44, Representation 23 Interflora: AI Search 60, Representation 14 Jollyes: AI Search 49, Representation 18 Lakeland: AI Search 47, Representation 18 Matalan: AI Search 51, Representation 18 Sigma Sports: AI Search 47, Representation 16 Hotel Chocolat: AI Search 49, Representation 17 Moonpig: AI Search 56, Representation 26 Superdry: AI Search 48, Representation 18 Temu: AI Search 42, Representation 21 Toolstation: AI Search 49, Representation 18 B&M: AI Search 48, Representation 16 Card Factory: AI Search 49, Representation 22 Gousto: AI Search 53, Representation 13 IKEA UK: AI Search 52, Representation 18 Oak Furnitureland: AI Search 48, Representation 18 Dunelm: AI Search 37, Representation 21 White Stuff: AI Search 38, Representation 28 JD Sports: AI Search 39, Representation 14 Joules: AI Search 41, Representation 15 PrettyLittleThing: AI Search 38, Representation 23 Ted Baker: AI Search 44, Representation 13 Abel & Cole: AI Search 42, Representation 21 Dr Martens: AI Search 50, Representation 21 Funky Pigeon: AI Search 53, Representation 36 Morrisons: AI Search 50, Representation 9 Naked Wines: AI Search 44, Representation 13 Pets at Home: AI Search 40, Representation 17 Reiss: AI Search 40, Representation 18 Richer Sounds: AI Search 43, Representation 13 Boohoo: AI Search 36, Representation 18 Wickes: AI Search 40, Representation 11 Debenhams: AI Search 34, Representation 18 Euro Car Parts: AI Search 38, Representation 13 FatFace: AI Search 35, Representation 14 HelloFresh UK: AI Search 39, Representation 15 Moss: AI Search 29, Representation 14 Vinted UK: AI Search 35, Representation 15 Zooplus UK: AI Search 43, Representation 10 Crocus: AI Search 43, Representation 13 Harvey Nichols: AI Search 34, Representation 8 SportsShoes: AI Search 41, Representation 10 Freemans: AI Search 32, Representation 9 Wayfair UK: AI Search 38, Representation 11 Iceland: AI Search 24, Representation 10 Mountain Warehouse: AI Search 32, Representation 9 eBay UK: AI Search 26, Representation 11 Shein UK: AI Search 26, Representation 10 TK Maxx: AI Search 32, Representation 10 Machine Mart: AI Search 27, Representation 8 Beauty Bay: AI Search 21, Representation 15 Ocado: AI Search 17, Representation 8 Secret Sales: AI Search 18, Representation 8 Crane Index · measured 2026-08-06 · thecraneconsultancy.com/research/
The gold dashed lines sit at 55 on both reads, the level below which the engines we prompted began to omit or invent. The top-right quadrant is found and trusted on both. Hover any dot for the company.

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Read the columns against each other and retail's shape emerges. The platform layer transacts (Agent, median 67). The meaning layer is patchy (AI Search, median 46). The identity layer barely exists (Representation, median 18). And the names at the top are not the names you would guess: the field is led by Riverford at 62, a mid-market and specialist crowd, while several of the household giants sit at the very foot of the readable table or could not be read at all.

What separates Riverford from Amazon is structure, not size

Riverford · Crane Index 62

AI Search 77 · entity coherence 75 · extractable answers 100 · readability 100. A machine reads the site, resolves one company, and can repeat what it sells and to whom.

Amazon UK · Crane Index 62

AI Search 77 · entity coherence 75 · structured data 21 · extractable answers 100. The biggest store on earth, barely legible at its own front door.

The mechanism is measurable, and it is the same one we found in our FTSE 100 scan. The strongest retail sites on the search read carry valid Organization structured data as JSON-LD, with sameAs disambiguation telling a machine which real-world company the site is, and concise, extractable answers in the copy. The weakest carry little or none of it. Catalogue depth does not move this. Retail media budgets do not move it. A ten-product site that states plainly what it sells, to whom, in valid markup, is more legible to an answer engine than a million-SKU giant whose identity dissolves across templates, and the ranked table above is what that looks like in practice.

The commercial weight on this is not theoretical. Buyers already ask engines to shortlist products, and the shift is no longer a forecast: in 2026, Google reported that its AI Mode in Search had passed a billion monthly users. Agentic shopping adds a second door: an agent that cannot resolve your products cannot put them in a basket, and what it can resolve comes down to the structured data Google documents, the machine-readable layer this scan measures. For a sector that spends harder on visibility than any other, the cheapest visibility channel of the next decade is currently the least invested in. And the bleed is mechanical: every shortlist your broken markup keeps you out of is a sale a legible rival took free, while your paid CPA climbs to buy the demand back.

What to do now: three moves, none of them a replatform

First, put valid Organization and Product schema as JSON-LD on every commercial template, matched to the visible copy, with one legal name rendered identically everywhere and sameAs links to your authoritative profiles. In our data this is the single cleanest separator between the top of the field and the bottom. Second, audit your bot posture deliberately rather than inheriting it from a WAF default: decide which machine readers you admit, verify them properly instead of blanket-refusing, and re-test from outside your own network, because 41 of the sites we approached are currently invisible by choice. Third, put one legibility gate in the deploy pipeline and give one senior owner the score, because storefronts re-template constantly and every release erodes markup that nobody owns. This is AI search discipline applied to retail, and on this evidence the entire leaderboard is still open: nobody has reached 70 yet.

Do not email your agency yet. Put your own domain into the free AI Search Readiness scanner first. It takes about a minute, it is the same instrument this table was measured on, and if you score below 55, your pipeline is already leaking to whoever in your category is legible. Prefer it watched for you? Daily monitoring of your domain beside the competitors you choose is £1,600 a year ex VAT.

The stakes are a league table that resets every night

Every score in this report can be re-measured in a minute on our free scanners, by you or by your competitors, and the engines re-read the sector continuously. The web rewarded whoever could stock the most and spend the most. Answer engines reward whoever can describe themselves most clearly, and on what we measured, those are not yet the same retailers. The full result set, every company, every check, is archived and dated. We will run the same scan again and publish who moved.

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