‘Black November’ has gotten off to a poor start for the UK e-commerce space, with sales dipping markedly in the first two weeks. IMRG’s Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of 200+ retailers, reported a -5.9% year-on-year (YoY) decline in the week commencing 28th October, t| 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
Snappy Shopper, a UK-based convenience quick commerce marketplace, has announced the launch of 250 stores nationwide with One Stop. Over 250 One Stop locations across England and Wales are now available on the Snappy Shopper platform.| 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
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
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
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
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
