‘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
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