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.
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 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 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.
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.
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, 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
Engenie, one of the UK’s largest rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, today announces a major retail partnership with real estate specialists, Brookhouse Group, to install rapid EV charging at 10 retail sites across the UK. The partnership, the largest
PayPoint and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) have announced a renewal of their partnership that will see the deployment of an EPoS integrated PayPoint solution into 900 locations, and the continuation of Collect+ parcel services in almost 500 stores.
Cornwall-based clothing retailer Seasalt has announced it has selected Akeneo, a global provider of Product Information Management (PIM) solutions, to ensure a consistent online shopping experience for its customers as it continues to expand.
Mapp Digital, the international provider of cloud-based insight-led customer engagement, today announced that La Martina, a leading luxury apparel company, has chosen to use Mapp Cloud.
Britain’s beleaguered retailers have been given a powerful new tool to win customers and boost sales, with the UK launch of the cashback app Recash.
EBI.AI, an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab in the UK, has announced that Coop Sweden, one of the largest grocery retailers in the country, has successfully started to preview its virtual assistant, Cooper. This marks the first significant milestone since
Dunelm has announced the launch of a brand-new Virtual Shopping service, making shopping from the comfort of your own home more convenient and effortless than ever before.
A first-of-its-kind suite of smart tech solutions has been launched to help businesses in the retail industry protect their workforce and customers in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Environmental charity Hubbub launches the pilot of Food Connect today. The initiative will use fleets of electric bikes and vans to redistribute surplus food from retailers, helping to tackle increased food insecurity. Recent research from the charity found that nearly
Dune London, will open a brand new store in a prime position in Springfields Outlet, the leading retail and leisure destination in the East of England, post-lockdown, after completing a major top-spec shop fit. The scheme has also signed the
Curve Credit, the credit subsidiary of Curve, the banking platform that consolidates multiple cards and accounts into one smart card and app, has now opened its waitlist for customers who want early access to its world first Curve Credit product
HappyOrNot (www.happy-or-not.com), the world’s leading customer experience management solution, relied upon by the likes of McDonald’s, Amazon, and JACK & JONES, today announces a significant expansion to its suite of digital feedback collection services that forms part of its leading-edge
Customer loyalty expert The Loyalty People has announced it has been commissioned to work with Molton Brown on a strategic review of the company’s data and customer insights.
Coop Estonia, Selver and Prisma are some of the first grocers in the world to deploy the robotic grocery pickup solution Cleveron 501 to hand over its online orders without human-to-human contact. The stand-alone units are installed in parking lots
The Dune Group, one of the most influential global players in fashion footwear and accessories today announced an international partnership with leading global payments provider Klarna.
Headless e-commerce specialist emporix has won the contract to provide its e-grocery software to UK based Hungrily following a transformation of its business from delivering home-cooked food to local groceries when the Coronavirus crisis hit in March.
Europe’s largest wholesale distributor of professional hair and beauty products, Pro-Duo, has partnered with digital commerce agency, Astound Commerce UK (ACUK), to upgrade its French and German e-commerce sites to create modern, agile and responsive trading platforms designed to increase
ManoMano has appointed OneStock to optimise fulfilment logistics in the UK and across Europe, ensuring the best possible purchasing experience for customers.
The East of England Co-operative Society, which represents 121 Co-op stores across the region, has announced the renewal of its partnership with PayPoint.
