Molton Brown sees threefold uplift in conversions with onsite social commerce
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Articles in category: Retail Technology
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.
Spoon Guru unveils world’s first, smart food recommendation platform at NRF
Spoon Guru, the UK based technology start-up, today announces the launch of its new Health and Wellness Suite for retailers to help customers discover the right foods for their individual health objectives and dietary needs.
Samsung employs new technology to improve after-sales and customer experience
Samsung has today announced the deployment of new customer experience software and shop floor management technology to power its new Experience Stores through cloud-based software provider, Qudini.
Adobe unveils Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service…and UnderArmour is early adopter
Adobe has unveiled Adobe Experience Manager as a Cloud Service, part of Adobe Experience Cloud. The industry’s most advanced cloud-native solution for digital experience management brings together rich out-of-box capabilities and content customisation options that marketers and developers demand, combined
Krispy Kreme debuts digital cabinets in Tesco and at Welcome Break
Krispy Kreme, one of the UK’s most loved sweet treat brands, is proud to be able to introduce its’ new state of the art Cabinet, which delivers a fundamental step-change to how the doughnuts are presented and sold in-store. This
Taco Bell personalises mobile experience with Certona
Certona, a Kibo company and global leader in omni-channel personalisation, has announced it has partnered with the world’s leading Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant (QSR) Taco Bell to create a personalised experience for its guests. By working with Certona, Taco Bell
Checkpoint launches new verison of UNO RF/RFID label for improved performance and sustainability
Checkpoint Systems, a global leader in source-to-shopper solutions, has launched a new version of its unique UNO RF/RFID label that will enhance supply chain visibility and loss prevention.
You & Mr Jones invests in ethical video startup Good-Loop
You & Mr Jones, the brandtech group founded by former Havas chief executive David Jones, has invested in ethical video startup Good-Loop. The UK-based firm today announced it has closed a US $1.6m seed funding round.
Co-op utilises ACI Worldwide to prevent e-commerce payments fraud
ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced that British food retailer The Co-operative (Co-op) has selected ACI’s award-winning fraud management solution ReD Shield to prevent eCommerce payments fraud.
Vend and Klarna put big business software in hands of boutique retailers across UK and US
Vend, the preferred retail point-of-sale software of the British Independent Retail Association, has today announced a partnership with global payments provider Klarna. The collaboration gives customers of boutique retailers more flexible payment options, levelling the playing field for small business
REPL implements workforce management solution for more than 1.6m Walmart employees worldwide
Global retail IT consultancy and technology firm, REPL Group has successfully rolled out JDA Workforce Management to help improve the scheduling accuracy for Walmart. The rollout touches 1.6 million associates in 7,000 stores across the globe.
Microsoft forms global strategic partnership with dunnhumby to transform retail sector
Microsoft has formed a global strategic partnership with dunnhumby, the leader in customer data science, in a move that could transform the $5.9 trillion retail sector.
Paragon Software Systems enhances last mile fulfilment software
Paragon Software Systems has enhanced its modular, last-mile fulfilment software with developments that will help retailers to offer more competitive delivery propositions. These updates to Paragon HDX are part of the company’s commitment to helping retailers better compete in the
Pyramid makes self-service kiosks the perfect fit for retailers
Pyramid Computer, a leading manufacturer of self-service kiosks, will be showcasing a selection of innovative in-store retail applications based on its versatile range of polytouch kiosk solutions – Booth # 5860 - at NRF 2020. A number of ISV partners
Reitan Convenience Norway deploys Revionics Promotion Optimization for targeted promotions
Building on its leadership position in the Nordic convenience market, Reitan Convenience Norway has implemented Revionics Promotion Optimization across its three Norway retail banners: Narvesen, 7-Eleven and YX 7-Eleven. With these new capabilities, Reitan Convenience Norway, a Reitan Group company,
Cegid launches distributed order management solution to help retailers speed up deliveries to consumers
Cegid, a retail software vendor with clients including Paul Smith, Lacoste and Quiksilver, is launching a new distributed order management solution aimed at helping retailers find the best stock location to ship from while optimising the logistics costs and limiting
Wren Kitchens launches industry-first mobile app
Wren Kitchens launches a ground-breaking mobile app so customers can easily manage the process of purchasing a kitchen every step of the way.
M&S transforms workforce scheduling for 80,000 colleagues with JDA and Microsoft teams
Marks & Spencer is a leading retailer with a strong and unique heritage of brand values. As the retailer transforms, it is focused on using industry-leading technology to create efficient, insight-driven stores led by empowered colleagues. With more than 80,000
AiFi Autonomous Store Platform powers Silicon Valley Loop NanoStore and first retrofitted, autonomous c-store in Asia
AiFi, the technology company creating the world's most advanced Autonomous Store Platform, today announces that it is providing the technology for two new stores: the only autonomous gas station convenience store in the world, a Loop Neighbourhood Store sitting in
Klarna & schuh partner to offer smooth in-store shopping experience
Today, leading payments provider Klarna announces a major expansion of its partnership with the UK’s largest footwear retailer, schuh. With Klarna’s payment products already live on the schuh websites in the UK and Germany, the extended partnership means that
Adyen announces international mobile app payments agreement with McDonald’s
Adyen, the global payments platform of choice for many of the world’s leading companies, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to make Adyen’s payments platform available to McDonald’s markets globally, beginning with the U.K. early next year.
Carrolls Irish Gifts prepares for continued growth by choosing Tryzens to upgrade its online platform
Carrolls Irish Gifts, the global leader in Irish Gifts, Clothing & Jewellery retail, has partnered with digital commerce consultancy Tryzens to develop and optimise its new eCommerce platform. With its Spark solution, Tryzens will enable Carrolls Irish Gifts to access
Klarna and ASOS expand UK partnership with new payment method
Online global fashion destination ASOS today announced an extension of its partnership with leading payments provider Klarna. ASOS will be offering customers in the UK the option to pay in 3 monthly instalments, completely interest and fee-free. Adding to the
New ‘smart textile’ electrode accurately monitors heart rates making it ideal for fitness wear
Stretchable, bendable “smart” textiles are poised to reshape clothes of all kinds, creating new opportunities for integrating advanced monitoring technologies into everyday items. Retailers are already testing the waters, starting with fitness and outdoor gear. A report from tech analyst
New retail experience launches at Nike
Nike is encouraging everyone not to forget their sports routine as the colder weather sets in. Rather than waiting for New Year's resolutions to get back on track, Nike is providing some much-needed motivation to keep moving during winter –
