UK-based student focused marketplace, Hazaar, has officially launched its new e-commerce platform. In its debut drop, it brings together 11 brand partners - including the likes of Hydroflask, Osprey, Elliker, Art of Football, Plastic Freedom, CDG London and EMRLD - to students across the UK. The foc| EdTech Innovation Hub
Last-mile parcel automation provider Cleveron has partnered with delivery experience platform Ingrid to advance the Retail-Driven Open Network across Europe.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
NewStore reports that VEJA, a French footwear brand, is now live on its Omnichannel PoS offering. Initially launched in Denmark, Germany, and the United States, the roll-out will also extend to all of VEJA’s owned stores and department store concession locations across France, Spain, and the United| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Sainsbury's has confirmed media reports that it is in talks with Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com over the sale of Argos, which it bought for £1.1 billion in 2016. Argos is the UK’s second largest general merchandise retailer, with the third most visited retail website in the UK and over 1,100 collec| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Peter Robinson has announced his departure from Primark, where he served as Head of Channels Transformation, leading the delivery of the retailer’s channels roadmap for both retail and digital workstreams.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Primark is set to complete the roll out of its Click & Collect service to all 186 stores across Great Britain by this summer. From 26th February, Click & Collect will go live in a further 18 stores, which takes the number of locations offering it to 131, almost three-quarters of the retailer| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Lifestyle brand BUTLERS has teamed up with Retail7, a subsidiary of GK Software, to roll-out a new checkout solution for over 100 stores in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The project not only included the implementation of classic PoS functions, but also integration into existing central systems| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Exotec has partnered with Polish logistics company ILS Logistics to install its Skypod robotic systems across sites in Central and Eastern Europe. The projects are being carried out in collaboration with Polish integrator A1 Sorter, a long standing partner of Exotec.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Amazon reports that customers in more than 1,000 US cities and towns can now order fresh groceries with their same-day delivery orders, with plans to expand to over 2,300 across the country by year end. People will have the option to order the likes of produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods, an| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Technology company and delivery company Wolt has announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with electronics retailer MediaMarkt. The pair are now partnering in two key markets - Hungary and Austria - to deliver small electronic devices and accessories directly to customers’ doorsteps in a| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Imogen Wethered is stepping into a new position as CEO at EnableAll, a startup that helps Shopify brands tackle accessibility compliance and improve sales, loyalty, and SEO. Wethered co-founded customer experience software firm, Qudini, which launched in 2012 and was acquired by Verint in 2023. She| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Tash Goodman, CEO and Founder at receipts specialist Slip, has taken to social media to flag up three things she hates about the retail industry right now. And we at RTIH are totally with her on all of them. In a LinkedIn post, she said: “These are things I talk about so regularly that my team are s| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Papa Johns has partnered with Retail Assist and Barron McCann to review its UK wide IT support across more than 400 stores. The technology overhaul was prompted by feedback from franchisees concerned about system reliability and the operational disruption caused by technical failures.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
East of England Co-op this week presented its new website to its employees. In a LinkedIn post, it said: “Yesterday was a very exciting day at our support office as we revealed our brand new website to colleagues. As anyone who's been involved with a website development project will know, a huge amo| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Tailored Athlete, a UK-based "perfect muscle fit" clothing brand founded in 2016, has selected Cart.com as its US fulfilment and transportation management services partner. Tailored Athlete will leverage Cart.com's third-party logistics (3PL) solutions and Columbus, OH supply chain hub to| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
New research conducted by VistaPrint has found growing demand for independent shops on UK high streets.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
A new survey has found that two in every three consumers are reluctant to purchase items due to tighter restrictions on returns.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Stephen Regan, Group Board Executive at Primark, has taken to social media to discuss recent store openings in the USA and Europe and a relocation project in the UK. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “September has already been an incredible month for us. In just a few short weeks, we’ve celebrated the o| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
All4Running has gone live with Sitoo’s PoS and Unified Commerce Platform. In a LInkedIn post, Sitoo said: “All4Running is the ultimate destination for runners of every level. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just lacing up your first pair of trainers, it has everything you need to hit your st| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
The two organisations will develop a joint offering that combines Exotec’s Skypod AS/RS with E80 Group’s suite of pallet-handling systems.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Currys is investing in the roll-out of electronic shelf edge labels (ESEL) in its stores across the UK and Ireland. Delivered in partnership with ESEL solution supplier Solum and Vestcom for data integration and software, the move forms part of Currys’ push to support colleagues in their day-to-day| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Instacart and Morrisons are teaming up to bring the former’s AI powered Caper Cart smart trolleys to the UK for the first time. These will become available starting in early 2026 at one initial Morrisons store, with the potential for a further roll-out.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
New research from eBay Advertising UK reveals that Brits are putting themselves at the top of their gift lists. A survey of more than 2,000 Christmas shoppers found that 29% tend to spend more on themselves than friends or family at Christmas – jumping to 50% of Millennials.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Retail247 reports that Piglet in Bed, a homeware and lifestyle brand, has selected its Archean solution to manage both its stock management and order management operations. This expanded partnership builds on the brand’s use of Origin, Retail247’s PIM and PLM solution.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Ralph Lauren has introduced Ask Ralph, an AI powered conversational shopping experience. This serves up multiple, shoppable visual laydowns of complete outfits, personalised to a user’s prompts, from across available inventory within the Men’s and Women’s Polo Ralph Lauren brand. Ask Ralph begins ro| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
LocalExpress, an AI native unified commerce platform working with grocery and food retailers across the US, Canada and LatAm, has secured $6.2 million in venture funding led by OXZ Capital. The company says it has built AI powered systems that harmonise and process millions of transactions and inven| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Who is Elijah is teaming up with ProfitPeak to expand into new markets and unlock smarter data driven decisions through Meta and Klaviyo.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Skai, an omnichannel advertising platform for commerce media, has appointed Jeffrey Cohen as Chief Business Development Officer. He joins from Amazon where he spent almost four years, serving as Principal Evangelist, Amazon Ads.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
European home improvement retailer Hornbach Baumarkt has gone live with Solace’s real-time, event driven integration platform as it looks to deliver a faster, more seamless shopping experience, both online and in-store. With over 170 stores across Europe, Hornbach faced the challenge of managing a w| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Keeyu, which detects and fixes e-commerce fulfilment, payment, and delivery issues before customers complain, automating issue resolution, has hooked Decjuba as a customer.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
AdTech firm Criteo has announced a new integration with Google for onsite retail media, initially available through a limited beta to select customers in the Americas. In the first phase of the partnership, Criteo’s network of retailers will be able to opt in to receiving demand from the Google Sear| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Mesterbakeren, a Norway-based fresh bread producers, has selected RELEX Solutions in a bid to strengthen its demand and promotion forecasting. The investment supports Mesterbakeren’s goal of improving forecast accuracy, reducing waste, and ensuring better product availability across the stores it su| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Sainsbury’s celebrated World EV Day by teaming up with Autotrader and Smart Charge to offer its customers a chance to test drive electric vehicles, practice charging and learn more about the Electric Car Grant.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
The company says this marks “significant progress” towards more sustainable last-mile delivery and an 8% increase year-on-year in ‘clean’ deliveries.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Ace Hardware and DoorDash have announced a partnership to offer on-demand delivery of products at over 4,000 locally owned Ace locations across the US. This makes it the first and largest nationwide home improvement co-op retailer available on DoorDash.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
UK fashion footwear brand, Simmi London, has announced a partnership with delivery management solution specialist Scurri. It required a delivery offering that could match the pace and complexity of its multi-channel retail operations, including multiple carrier integrations, dynamic delivery options| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Terrible’s, a specialist in convenience retailing with more than 190 stores across Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, has launched a new mobile app experience. This features a Shop, Spin, & Win game, which rewards qualified purchases with a spin of a customised, in-app prize wheel| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Strongbow has partnered with marketing agency, Purple Goat, part of WPP Media, to become the first major alcohol brand in the world to add an assistive technology feature directly to its packaging. Strongbow’s cider products now feature a NaviLens QR code, a smartphone readable marker that helps bl| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Matt McLellan has been appointed as Group Customer, Data & Media Director at Morrisons. He joins from Asda where he spent five and a half years, serving as Vice President - Customer Planning and Proposition. Prior to that, he was at Tesco (Group Customer Propositions Director) and dunnhumby (Man| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Primark has completed a major automation in the supply chain project in Europe. In a LinkedIn post, Jorge Paloma, Head of Logistics Mainland Europe, said: "After nearly four years of planning, we have inaugurated the fully automated phase two of our logistics centre in Bor (Czech Republic).&quo| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
A new startup Doji is enabling online fashion fans to create their AI likeness, try on real products and shop their favourite looks. In a LinkedIn post, CEO and Co-founder Dorian Dargan (formerly of Meta, Apple and YouNow), said: "Until now, it’s never been possible to try-on clothes when shopp| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
M&S has written to customers informing them that some of their personal data has been taken during a cyber attack. The retailer was hit by the attack some three weeks ago and is struggling to get services back to normal, with online orders still suspended and many store shelves empty.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
As global conflicts, extreme weather and changing consumer behaviour put pressure on supply chains, a London Tech Week panel of leaders from Tesco, Unilever and DHL shared how they are using new technology to mitigate risks and increase efficiency.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
SuperValu, a Musgrave Group owned supermarket chain that operates throughout Ireland, has been testing out Simbe’s Tally in-store shelf scanning robot. A trial got underway in two stores in October. This, according to the retailer, has been “very successful” at keeping shelves stocked.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Customer data platform firm Ometria has announced Boden as its newest client. Boden was looking to bring all of its systems and data sources together under one roof, enabling the team to unlock the next level of personalisation across every customer touchpoint, from email to SMS and beyond.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Geopolitical conflict and cybersecurity were highlighted as the top threats to UK international supply chains at the 22nd annual industry debate of global supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA, last week.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Omnichannel pet retailer, PetSmart, has announced a partnership with delivery network Skip. Canadians can now order over 15,000 PetSmart products directly on the latter’s platform, ranging from premium food and litter to toys and accessories. Skip's latest ad spot features actor Jon Hamm wandering t| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Marks and Spencer has contacted customers to inform them that it is beginning to take online orders again after pulling the plug in April following a cyber attack. People are now able to buy a selection of its fashion products for home delivery in England, Scotland and Wales. More fashion, beauty an| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Currys has partnered with WelcoMe, an inclusive platform that allows customers with additional needs to pre-book a personalised shopping experience in its stores.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
IRCODE, a technology platform transforming content into scannable, interactive media, has announced a partnership with BEONDTV, a digital and broadcast network known for lifestyle, travel, and talk programming. The integration debuts what is pitched as a first of its kind interactive television exp| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Defender is tapping 3D anamorphic content on ‘The Hundred,’ a 100-yard LED screen inside the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center. A new campaign marks the debut of immersive, DeepScreen 3D creative on the media network at the destination, with the aim of transforming everyday foot traffic into fr| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Matt Berrey has been appointed as Programme Manager by VusionGroup, a specialist in digitalisation solutions for physical commerce. A retail technology sector veteran, his CV includes stints at Sensormatic as Head of Operations and ShopperTrak (Operations Manager).| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
In a UK first, Morrisons is testing out Simbe’s Tally in-store shelf scanning robot. Thanks to Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner at IGD, and a member of the judging panels for the RTIH AI in Retail Awards and 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards, for bringing this to our attention.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Believ, a UK-based electric vehicle charge point operator, has secured a £300 million investment facility to install 30,000 new public EV charge points across the UK. The company says that retail and hospitality venues are ideal locations for this push, offering drivers the convenience of shopping o| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Michelle Howchin has left Asda where she spent the past five years, most recently serving as E-commerce Delivery Director. Prior to that, she held the role of Senior Director Legacy Transformation at George at Asda.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
There are just three weeks to go until Retail Technology Show 2025 takes place at London ExCel. In the run up to the event, RTIH will be bringing you our stand out exhibitors. In addition to demonstrating its range of IT managed services, it will exhibit best-of-breed retail technologies.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Retail247, a UK-based company known for its PIM (Origin), stock platform (Archean) and retail consultancy services, reports that Martin Osborne (CEO, EMEA at Flooid) is joining its advisory board.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
The Quality Group, a specialist in sports nutrition, and supplements, has deployed a new distributed order management solution, Fluent Order Management. Headquartered in Elmshorn, Germany. The Quality Group sells over 2,000 individual products in the health, weight loss and fitness sector through br| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
VusionGroup has inked a contract extension to accelerate the deployment of its solutions across the entire Walmart U.S. 4,600-store fleet. ‘’We are pleased with the results of the programme roll-out this year and are looking forward to further expanding to more stores. Digital shelf labels have been| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Ocado experienced warehouse issues over the weekend, resulting in some London customers’ long booked Christmas orders being delivered without chilled or frozen foods. Shoppers took to social media to vent spleen. e.g. “Well done, Ocado, you've properly let yourself down. Over 30 items, all of our c| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Finnish game studio, Psyon Games, has announced a new initiative designed to raise awareness about the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV affects over 80% of sexually active individuals, and while most cases are harmless, the virus can lead to cervical cancer, which is largely preventable with a vacci| EdTech Innovation Hub
Research from national charging network Be.EV and sporting goods retailer Decathlon shows that EV drivers are more likely to hit the gym than their petrol and diesel counterparts. The survey of over 3,600 Decathlon shoppers found that EV drivers were more likely to do cardio intensive sports than th| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Adam Jay, CEO at controversial fashion resale platform Vinted, has once again taken top spot in the Retail Disruptors & Innovators report, released today by Retail Technology Show. This is an annual report championing progressive individuals from across the sector, who are driving seismic change| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Nadine Neatrour has joined Gordon Ramsay Restaurants as Chief Marketing Officer. Neatrour was previously Director of Marketing at Selfridges, and has also served as E-commerce and Customer Director at Hobbs London and E-commerce Director at Revolution Beauty.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Carrefour Belgium has developed a new autonomous micro-store concept, Carrefour BuyBye, in association with Reckon.AI, with the aim of tapping into opportunities beyond traditional retail. The initiative has now seen a trial of an interactive fridge section at an Auderghem hypermarket.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Chris Bishop is departing Nobody's Child, where for the past three years he has held the role of E-commerce & Digital Director. In a LinkedIn post, Bishop said: "The cat’s out of the bag - I’ll be relocating to Dubai in late May with a new role, which means we’re looking for my successor as| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Currys has been winning plaudits of late for its organic social engagement strategy, with Brand & Marketing Director Dan Rubel taking to LinkedIn to "shout out the fab team that runs it." In a post, Rubel focused on TikTok, noting that, "our main account lifetime likes has hit 7.5| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
shoezone, an online and in-store footwear retailer, has launched a new app, available to shoppers on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The aim here is to improve customers’ digital shopping experience with new features, including wishlist functions and an interactive returns portal. It was| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Platter, an e-commerce technology startup, has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed round. Animal Capital led the investment with participation from Visionary Ventures, e-commerce veterans Ben Jabbawy, Kyle Hency, Aaron Spivak, Pierson Krass and others.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Tesco is testing out giant trolley checkout scales at its Gateshead Trinity Square Extra store. The aim is to identify items that customers may have missed or duplicated while using the retailer's Scan as You Shop service, which is exclusive to Clubcard members.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
"Temu and Shein have no heart" So said The Sole Supplier Founder, George Sullivan, at a press panel event for Retail Technology Show 2025 in London this week. In a LinkedIn post, he said: "Yes, they appeal to the consumer chasing low prices, but the brands actually dominating the UK f| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
In-store automation and communication solutions provider, Pricer, has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud. The tie up, which sees Pricer’s Plaza platform enabled by Google Cloud, promises to deliver greater speed, scalability and security to power in-store efficiencies and drive enhanced cu| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Lamps Plus has implemented Manhattan Associates' Demand Forecasting and Inventory Optimisation solution (DFIO). “Given the complexity and interdependence of demand forecasting and inventory management, and the critical importance of getting it right, we knew our legacy approach was no longer adequat| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
In October, we reported that former Amazon executive Dave Clark had unveiled his new company, Auger, and announced that he’d raised a $100 million seed round led by VC firm Oak HC/FT. Now we can reveal that Alex Ceballous, whose CV includes serving as VP, Worldwide Corporate Development at Amazon,| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Primark has this week announced two notable new store openings, one in Bolton, UK, and one in Bydgoszcz, Poland. In a LInkedIn post, the retailer said: “From Bydgoszcz to Bolton, it was a busy day for Primark teams as we opened the doors to two new stores."| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
FIGR Ventures, a newly established family office fund, has announced its first portfolio investment into TRUSS, a UK-based tech startup powering fashion resale with AI enabled data infrastructure. TRUSS was founded by Warwick University graduates Woody Lello (CEO), Felix Jackson (COO), Jack Cardwell| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
UK parcel delivery company, Evri, has announced a partnership with accessiBe to improve website accessibility using artificial intelligence (AI). Last month, Evri announced a new plan to become the most accessible company of its type in the UK as it estimates one in four home deliveries go to disabl| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Benuta, an online store for rugs, has deployed Constructor’s e-commerce search and product discovery platform. In addition, it will use Constructor’s AI Shopping Assistant, a conversational product discovery tool.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Trevor Sumner is joining i-Genie, an AI and machine learning powered startup founded by former Unilever insights execs Stan Sthanunathan and Paul Van Gendt in 2023. Sumner, who is taking on the role of Head of Growth, is a retail technology veteran whose CV includes holding the position of CEO at Pe| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Sensei and Cinemas NOS are bringing autonomous shopping to the movie going experience. In a LinkedIn post, Sensei said: “Going to the cinema should be pure enjoyment - immersing yourself in a great story, laughing out loud, or holding your breath during a suspenseful scene. But let’s face it: waitin| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Primark last week opened four stores in four different countries on the same day, a first for the budget retailer. The move represents an investment of over €45 million from the business, creating 580 new jobs and adding 130,000 sq. ft. of selling space to its global footprint.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Etsy is making big changes to its C-suite, which it says are unrelated to its disappointing financial performance. The shakeup closely follows the release of mixed third-quarter results during October. Kruti Patel Goyal, currently Chief Executive Officer at Etsy's Depop subsidiary, has been appointe| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Michael Mitrani, VP E-commerce, Innovation and Marketing at Super-Pharm, has taken to social media to discuss recent AI related work. This has included catalogue enrichment. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “Every new product uploaded by a seller to our marketplace is automatically processed to improve| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Oskar Jakobsson, Director Customer Solutions at ICA Gruppen, has taken to social media to reflect on self-checkouts following some recent store tours. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “In today's fast paced retail environment, with customers more stressed than ever, self-checkout systems have become in| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Recursive has wrapped the second instalment of Puma Arcade, the immersive experience it has been refining over the past 18 months; this time in Puma’s new Las Vegas flagship store. The 25,000 square foot space, which spans three stories, aims to “redefine what it means to be a bricks and mortar loca| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
UK-based online marketplace OnBuy says that it has gained more than 31,000 new VIP customers in just two weeks thanks to the launch of its loyalty programme. It released its new VIP programme on 22nd November, providing a way for returning customers to claim double the cashback rewards.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Amazon Fresh, Just Walk Out technology, Alibaba International, AllSaints, Asda, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Obsess, and the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
After a pilot with Walmart Chile, Shopic’s AI powered smart cart technology is now rolling out to five Líder Express stores.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Sanjay Dash has left Amazon where he spent almost 20 years, most recently serving as Vice President Technology - Amazon Physical Stores. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “After 19 incredible years at Amazon, it’s time for me to take the next step in my journey."| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Retail Technology Innovation of the Week is a series brought to you by RTIH, and sponsored by 3D Cloud, highlighting stand out deployments, launches, and initiatives by retailers and tech suppliers. And this week we’re focusing on MeetKai and the Detroit Pistons who have officially launched Detroit| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. As we head towards the 20,000 followers mark, these are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Sitoo, rediem, Proximity, StrongPoint, Retail Insight, Vis| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Cannon Beach, AZ , a new mixed use destination in the US, is deploying Zippin’s checkout-free shopping experience. Spanning 37 acres, Cannon Beach is anchored by the Revel Surf park, the world’s first to feature both a large traveling wave and a stationary rapid surf wave.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group has announced the US launch of Pic Copilot, an artificial intelligence driven e-commerce design tool tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This features 12 tools aimed at making tasks such as swapping image backgrounds, perfecting images| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
MeetKai and the Detroit Pistons have officially launched Detroit Pistons World, a new virtual fan experience. Powered by MeetKai’s digital twin technology, people can step into an immersive environment that transports them directly into an exact digital replica of the Pistons’ home court at Little C| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
