RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including David’s Bridal, DoorDash, MeetKai, Detroit Pistons, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Obsess, Currys, Walmart, Domino’s, Netflix, Prada and Miu Miu.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
The Very Group, operator of digital retailer Very, has launched training to develop its data professionals through a new degree level data academy. It says that the initiative will aim to further improve the retailer’s data capability to support decisions that enhance the customer experience, increa| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Nayax, a commerce enablement payments and loyalty platform, reports that Keren Sharir has been appointed to the newly created role of President in addition to her current role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Following Asda's acquisition of 116 petrol forecourt sites from the Co-op in 2022 in a £600 million deal, the grocery retailer faced the challenge of delivering a seamless and efficient user experience at these new locations. Evolve provided the essential infrastructure for this project.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Digital payments specialist, Checkout.com, says it has helped Holiday Extras streamline and increase the performance of its payment processes through the use of virtual cards. Holiday Extras is used by more than 11 million travellers every year to book airport parking, airport hotels, airport lounge| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
More than 85% of UK retailers plan to offer steeper festive discounts; a significant increase when compared to the last two years where only 54% in 2023 and 57% in 2022 planned to go down this route. That’s according to Fiverr International, which surveyed 2,539 consumers and 2,508 small-to-medium b| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Flashfood, a marketplace for affordable groceries, has announced the appointment of Chris Taylor as Chief Financial Officer. He joins from shopping app ShopThing, where he was the VP of Finance & Operations.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Amazon is now offering same-day grocery delivery from select Metropolitan Market locations serving customers in the Greater Seattle area. Customers in Sammamish, Queen Anne, Tacoma and Crown Hill can now place grocery orders online.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub