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.
Gopuff, the go-to platform for immediate delivery of consumers’ everyday needs, today announced it has joined McLaren’s Formula 1 Team as the Official Instant Delivery Partner. The multi-year agreement comes as Gopuff continues its rapid global expansion and will
As a retailer, a core part of your business model is likely to consist of giveaways, discounts, sales, and membership perks. For many retailers that have switched to e-commerce or operate a dual digital/in-store presence, maintaining the effectiveness of these
Hobbs, the luxury British womenswear brand has partnered with Segura – the leading platform for next-generation supply chain transparency – further strengthening its longstanding commitment and approach to ethical trade. Segura’s solution will enable Hobbs to modernise and improve the
2020 is helping long-time partner Homebase move their desktop design solutions for their showroom businesses to a fully digital customer experience. 2020 Ideal Spaces, the web-based inspiration and planning solution, will be integrated with Homebase and Bathstore systems to create
Today, the process of getting and staying compliant with food safety rules is cumbersome and bureaucratic. As a result, companies struggle and spend significant resources to achieve compliance. FoodDocs — an innovator in the food safety industry – raises £1.8M
Today, the process of getting and staying compliant with food safety rules is cumbersome and bureaucratic. As a result, companies struggle and spend significant resources to achieve compliance. FoodDocs — an innovator in the food safety industry – raises £1.8M
Comau and IUVO are developing an innovative wearable robotics solution to improve the ergonomics of operators engaged in manually moving loads at Esselunga, a leading large-scale retail trade company. The aim is to improve well-being by reducing lower back fatigue.
Independent Spar retailers Helen and Gavan Wall have opened Landscape Filling Station on the Crumlin Road in Belfast after a £3m investment.
emerchantpay, a leading global payment service provider, now provides local payments acceptance for cross-border merchants and partners in eight Latin America countries. The addition enables cross-border merchants and partners to accept popular local payment methods and domestic and international card
Northwest Arkansas-based clothing brand LIVSN is the latest retailer to minimize its complex manual processes with Brightpearl’s more sustainable Retail Operating System.
Mirakl, the industry’s first and most advanced enterprise marketplace SaaS platform, today announced the company has reached over $100 million in annual recurring revenue with more than $4.3 billion transacted on Mirakl-powered Marketplaces in 2021. In addition, in 2021, Mirakl
Founded in 1944, Bodum is a third-generation family enterprise producing innovative household and kitchen accessories. Under the motto “make taste, not waste”, it is known for its focus on affordability and sustainability, while never compromising on quality.
PayPoint is pleased to announce that its Counter Cash service has reached its first important milestone and is now live in more than 2,000 stores, providing vital access to cash services for communities across the UK.
Californian lifestyle fashion brand, Pacsun, doubled its ship completes by better anticipating online demand and intelligently leveraging its stores as ecommerce fulfilment centres, partnering with antuit.ai, a leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for consumer products and retail insights and now
Splitit, the company empowering shoppers to use their credit cards to pay in instalments, shares new data which reveals the majority of UK credit card users are planning to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services as a smarter way
Following a competitive procurement process, LINK Mobility (LINK), Europe’s leading provider of mobile messaging communications, today announces it has signed a long-term strategic partnership with Specsavers, a leader in optometry, audiology, and healthcare services. The partnership enables Specsavers to perform
Clarins UK has partnered with London based digital agency Green Park Content to launch a new online media platform called ‘Beauty Daily’. Designed as an editorial destination hosted on beautydaily.clarins.co.uk, Beauty Daily brings together data-driven, life-enhancing tips and honest advice
British technology company, Dyson, has selected Victoria Square, Northern Ireland’s leading leisure and retail destination in the heart of Belfast city centre, to launch the first experiential space for the region.
Fashion World, part of online fashion and homeware retailer N Brown Group, saw an impressive 14.6% conversion rate uplift on mobile after a refresh and focus on mobile-first using social proof messaging. With a 23.9% conversion rate uplift for consumers
Qlik® today announced that Sephora, the world leader in prestigious beauty retailing, is using Qlik Sense® to transform its Human Resources (HR) management system.
Those who do not wish to use the digital system at the self-checkouts have the option to show their ID to an Asda colleague who will be on hand to help.
Amazon and EIT Climate-KIC, Europe’s leading climate innovation hub, today announce the start of the Amazon Launchpad Sustainability Accelerator, a 12-week bespoke programme to support innovative, early-stage start-ups who are building more sustainable products and want to scale fast. The
Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company, Musgrave, has rolled out an ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) solution from Pricer, the world’s most reliable provider of ESLs, across its SuperValu and Centra stores in Northern Ireland as its looks to
With current Government ‘Plan B’ Covid restrictions being lifted from this week, the experts in efficient cash handling, Volumatic, say consumers will regain confidence and visit the high street again, bringing a smile to retailer’s faces after a difficult couple
Klarna, a leading global banking, payments and shopping service, announces the launch of Klarna Card in the UK, empowering consumers with greater control, transparency and choice over how they pay. The new physical card will bring Klarna's flexible and transparent
