PayPoint powers RingGo Retail parking payments
PayPoint and RingGo have today announced the launch of RingGo Retail, a new offering that enables drivers to pay for parking at over 27,000 retailers across the UK.
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Retail technology news on innovation, integration, rollout and the people behind developing retail technology systems. Be it payments, supply chain or chiller cabinets we cover the bits & bytes of retail tech.
Salesfloor’s new post-COVID bundle helps stores re-open and bridge gap to online
Salesfloor, the industry-leading mobile application designed for store associates, announced the launch of a new product bundle to help retailers following the COVID-19 pandemic. With retailers in need of innovative solutions to help their stores navigate changes including consumers’ new
AiFi to deploy 330 autonomous stores by 2021; 10 stores globally already operating
AiFi, the technology company creating the world's most advanced store automation system, is on track to deploy 330 new and retrofitted autonomous stores by the end of 2021. Today, AiFi’s OASIS, the Orchestrated Autonomous Store Infrastructure and Services, is already
For Good Causes brings the ‘most emotionally engaging reward’ to market
UK fin-tech company For Good Causes - which already enables consumers to donate their loyalty points, cash back and air miles to over 20,000 charities via brands like Vodafone, BP, Quidco and Rakuten - has announced it has expanded beyond
EDGEPoS rollout on new BP payment and loyalty terminals
Henderson Technology is proud to announce the successful pilot stage of BP’s new payment and loyalty terminal in a range of BP sites throughout the EDGEPoS estate.
ALDI Nord moves in-store acquiring in Germany to Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced that ALDI Nord has selected Fiserv to enable all in-store card payments across its flagship German market.
AO.com looks to enhance personalization capabilities with Emarsys platform
The online electricals retailer, AO.com today announces a partnership with omni-channel customer engagement company Emarsys, enabling it to personalize the experience for its customers on a truly one-to-one basis for the first time.
John Lewis Partnership to work with Wipro to support new tech and change function
The John Lewis Partnership has today announced the creation of a new partnership with Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, to provide infrastructure services. This represents a significant step in the creation of
Slerp announces direct-to-table ordering service
Slerp, the leading direct-to-consumer online ordering solution, has announced the launch of its table ordering service across the UK – allowing on-premise customers to order direct to their table via their phone.
Enactor’s pilot with Frasers Group paves way for full systems deployment across global retail operations and brands
UK-based software provider Enactor announces today that it has completed a successful pilot with Frasers Group (formerly Sports Direct). The pilot to deploy Enactor’s Point-of-Sale software for Frasers’ clothing brand Jack Wills went live in only six weeks. This was
Sales of SoftBank Robotics Group’s AI-enabled vacuum cleaning robot, Whiz, top 10,000
SoftBank Robotics Group Corp. today announced that, as of the end of June 2020, it recorded global cumulative sales of more than 10,000 units of ‘Whiz,’ the AI-enabled vacuum-cleaning robot developed and provided by SoftBank Robotics Corp. As a result,
La Perla selects Board for planning and analytics
Leading decision-making platform vendor Board International has announced that its unified planning and analytics platform has been selected by La Perla Global Management (UK) Ltd as part of the luxury lingerie company’s digital transformation strategy.
LloydsPharmacy partners Deliveroo for medicines delivery
LloydsPharmacy and Deliveroo have announced a new partnership to deliver a selected range of more than 50 medical essentials from 16 LloydsPharmacy stores across the UK.
Swedish IT company Datema launches scan and pay app, EasyShop
Swedish IT company Datema has developed an app that enables consumers to scan their items and pay all through their smartphone. The app named EasyShop, is a next generation mobile self-scanning solution that is aimed at retail stores. Quick, easy
Pets At Home commits to next gen customer engagement with Aptos ONE and the Cloud
Aptos, a recognised market leader in retail technology solutions, today announced that Pets At Home has selected the Aptos ONE platform to power its retail operations and customer engagement strategies. With the adoption of the microservices-based SaaS platform, Pets At
Award-winning digital transformation platform enters UK retail market
SoftOne Technologies S.A., a member of the €2.1bn Euros Olympia Group, has taken another key step in continuing its successful international expansion strategy by entering the UK tetail market with its award-winning integrated retail management system, Soft1 ERP.
Findologic announces the launch of AI-powered virtual shopping assistant, Lisa
Findologic, the leading search and navigation platform, has today announced the launch of Lisa, an AI-based virtual shopping assistant, which uses intent signals and discovery to power improved on-site search to enhance customer experience and drive conversions.
More UK shoppers can order groceries to their door thanks to GBG and Buymie mobile app
GBG, global leader in identity data intelligence, today announces the launch of its partnership with Buymie; a mobile e-commerce app which enables a personal grocery delivery service to homes in as little as an hour.
PrettyLittleThing and HYPE. announce buy now, pay later partnership with Laybuy
Laybuy, the risk-free payments platform, has announced PrettyLittleThing and HYPE. as the two latest retailers to offer Laybuy as a payment option in the UK, allowing customers to spread the cost of purchases over six equal weekly payments.
Ocado extends Tharsus partnership to upgrade grocery market for a post-Covid world
Tharsus, one of the UK’s most advanced robotics companies, today announces that its partnership with Ocado Group, the world’s leading online grocery platform provider, has been extended. The new agreement builds on an existing seven-year relationship and lasts until September
McDonald’s partners with InstaVolt to create EV charging network
McDonald’s is today announcing plans to introduce electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging points as standard across new UK Drive-Thru restaurants, through a new partnership with InstaVolt. McDonald’s ambition is to create a new nationwide charging network to support increasing demand
Samsung reveals new Samsung Pay Card, powered by Curve
Samsung Electronics Co., has today announced a new partnership between Samsung Pay, the digital banking platform Curve, one of Europe’s leading fintechs, and Mastercard to launch the Samsung Pay Card.
As PM confirms hospitality sector will reopen on 4 July, new app launches to help venues transition to post-Covid landscape
In today's Covid-19 update statement, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today that Britain’s bars, pubs and restaurants can make their long awaited return on 4 July, as the two metre lockdown rules are relaxed.
British Events economy could face a £25bn drop in 2020 due to Covid19
Together with Travel and Tourism, the Events industry is amongst those experiencing the biggest negative impact from Covid19, as social distancing measures effectively continue to put a hold on traditional events. Predictions still indicate a 46% decline on a global
BSI launches Workplace Hygiene Solution
BSI, the business improvement company, today launches a new Workplace Hygiene Solution including standards, consultancy, training, auditing and the BSI Kitemark; a mark of trust. The programme has been developed to help organizations embed a culture of good practice in
