Co-op launches self-scan till trial in effort to offer customers best shopping experience
Customers at a Central England Co-op store can now make use of its first-ever self-scan tills as part of an exciting new trial.
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Deliveroo opens brand activation opportunities across platform with agency partner, Threefold
With a growing customer base, placing millions of orders per week, and a growing number of partnerships with restaurants and retailers alike (including Co-op, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer and Lloyds Pharmacy), Deliveroo’s platform now offers a unique opportunity for brands
AO partners with Peak, adopting its AI System to enhance customer experience
AO, the UK’s largest online electricals retailer, has today announced a new partnership with Peak, a fast-growing artificial intelligence (AI) company. AO will initially be utilising Peak’s pioneering AI System to generate insight-led data for its mobile business, AO Mobile,
Auchan Retail accelerates digital transformation with Trax’s autonomous shelf monitoring solutions in Portugal
Auchan Retail Portugal, one of Europe’s largest grocery retailers, and Trax, a leading provider of computer vision and analytics solutions for retail, today unveiled an agreement to deploy Trax’s suite of autonomous shelf monitoring solutions, including robots, across Auchan Retail’s
Moncler strengthens digital strategy and aims to double share of online business in three years
Moncler is accelerating its digital transformation defining a new corporate organization and announcing the direct management of its e-commerce, in line with an increasingly digitally integrated vision aimed at personalizing the experience and strengthening the relationship with the customer across
Sainsbury’s trials virtual queuing app and extends till-free, contactless shopping to more c-stores
Sainsbury’s is trialling a new virtual queuing system to test whether the technology will help customers stay safe, save time and shop conveniently in stores. The trial, which will run via the app ufirst, will be live in five stores
Online fashion platform Zalando to use GoodData analytics for deep data insights
GoodData, a leader in end-to-end analytics solutions, announced today that Zalando, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle, is using GoodData technology to provide brands with detailed access to data to help them better target their customers and grow
Velocity Commerce reboots sponsorship drive for grassroots sports clubs and local causes
As lockdown restrictions ease, and community sports teams, clubs and causes of all kinds start to look ahead to the future, Velocity Commerce is rebooting its #BackedByVelocity initiative to support those who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
ARMANI ties with YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP to create integrated, digital shopping experience
ARMANI and YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP announce a new strategic phase in their 20-year relationship.
LiveRamp announces new partnership with leading high street retailer, GAME
LiveRamp, the leading global data connectivity platform, today announces that GAME, the leading high street video gaming retailer, will begin employing LiveRamp Safe Haven, a neutral and privacy-safe software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables companies to recognise value by connecting their
Missguided turns to InPost parcel lockers to offer customers convenient 24/7, contact-free delivery
InPost UK, has today announced a deal to provide its 24/7 self-serve parcel locker service to leading online fashion retailer Missguided. As online shopping continues to gather pace, Missguided was keen to offer buyers a convenient contact-free delivery and returns
500 UK convenience stores to deploy new Scan & Go app by Christmas
Jisp and Scandit have partnered with the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) to give convenience store owners across the country the chance to offer shoppers a digital, frictionless shopping experience just like the big stores.
Snappy Shopper home delivery platform partners with Scotmid in Edinburgh
Snappy Shopper, the fast-growing mobile app and web-based convenience store home delivery platform, is launching with Scotmid in Edinburgh.
Today’s top new product: SafetyCulture captures real-time risks to protect people and assets
The world’s leading platform for workplace safety and efficiency is now making it even easier for workers to remove points of failure, focus on core tasks and capture anything that raises concern. As businesses grapple with evolving COVID-19 regulations and
Brakes implements D2C business model in seven days to address COVID-19 supply shortages
SAP UK & Ireland today announced that Brakes, a B2B food delivery service and a leading supplier to the food service sector in the UK, launched a new direct-to-consumer platform on the SAP Commerce Cloud in just seven days, enabling
Hammerson works with Red Ant to launch ‘Crowd Checker’ website feature
Hammerson has worked with retail technology partner Red Ant to launch a new feature on its destination’s websites to help customers plan their visits. ‘Crowd Checker’ provides shoppers with live updates on how popular a centre is in real time,
OMIO PIM welcomes Whistles as latest client
Retail Assist is delighted to announce OMIO PIM’s latest customer, womenswear retailer, Whistles.
XPO Logistics wins contract to build outsourced warehouse and distribution network for Greene King
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been selected by Greene King plc to manage dedicated warehousing and distribution for Greene King’s secondary drinks channel. XPO will provide innovative logistics services from five warehouses distributing
Google Cloud helps power more personalized experience for Procter & Gamble consumers
Google Cloud has announced that The Procter & Gamble Company has selected its data analytics and AI technology to enable more personalized experiences for consumers. Through this new collaboration, P&G will now be able to leverage consumer and media data
Hotter Shoes launches digital flagship site as consumers step online during pandemic
Wunderman Thompson Commerce, a leading global digital agency, today announced the launch of a new website for Hotter Shoes. The website will support the brand’s growing global commerce offering as the UK shoe manufacturer accelerates its expansion into the US
Beauty brand Shiseido applies Cegid software as foundation for expanding retail business
Shiseido, the Japanese beauty brand that’s one of the largest cosmetics companies in the world, is rolling out Cegid’s cloud-based retail software to over 600 stores in Asia to ensure standardised processes and systems throughout the group. It says the
John Lewis Partnership selects Capgemini to deliver specialist application services
The John Lewis Partnership has today announced that Capgemini, a leading global consulting, technology services and digital transformation company, has been selected to provide specialist IT application services to support the Partnership’s technology systems and business processes.
Monks use click and collect to sell prized beer
Ingenico Group, a global leader in seamless payments, today announced its partnership with the Saint-Sixtus Abbey, brewers of the Trappist Westvleteren, to provide a global payments solution that supports the increased international demand for its award-winning beer.
PayPal study reveals importance of going cashless to support local Irish business
The trend in Ireland is to go cashless to support local business, a case study has revealed. The research from PayPal – conducted on behalf of the company by Ipsos – has discovered that Irish consumers see conducting business locally
Critizr now integrates with Google’s Business Messages
Leading customer feedback platform Critizr now supports Google’s Business Messages in Europe.
