The growth of full self-driving cars poses a big threat to DoorDash, Instacart, and Uber Eats, according to Brittain Ladd, a supply chain consultant and former Amazon executive. In a LinkedIn post, he observes that OpenAI's Operator, an AI agent that can browse the web on a customer's behalf, has Do| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Rohlik Group reports that, after four months of preparation and execution, all 12 of its AutoStore systems are now fully operated by its own control system: ARCOS - developed in-house, designed around the European e-grocery specialist’s processes, and optimised for speed, efficiency, and agility.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
First Insight is expanding its partnership with M&S. Initially launched in 2015 with a focus on the lingerie category, the tie up now encompasses the retailer's entire Clothing & Home business, allowing it to boost customer engagement and brand perception across all categories.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Currys has boosted its Cash for Trash initiative, which aims to makes it easy for customers to recycle their unwanted tech. For the first time, anyone dropping off old electricals at any Currys UK store will receive at least a £10 voucher towards a £50 minimum spend - double the usual reward.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Sara Pereda is leaving e-commerce retention marketing specialist, Yotpo, where she served as Senior Partner Manager, Tech (ISVs) & Agency Partners, for the role of Global Head of Partnerships at Rivo, a loyalty and referral platform built for Shopify Plus.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Pinterest is rolling out a suite of new AI driven ad solutions, with the aim of making it easier for advertisers to tap into emerging trends and meet consumers at every stage of their shopping journey.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Starship Technologies’ delivery robots made it to 10 Downing Street yesterday to coincide with London Tech Week 2025. And the thorny issue of regulations reared its head. In a LinkedIn post, Lisa Johnson, VP, Corporate Comms & Public Affairs (Global) at Starship, said: “Team Starship Technologie| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Jisp has announced the launch of Scan & Win Video, a new feature that allows shoppers to scan moving video content - from TV ads and digital signage to cinema screens and social videos - to unlock real-time rewards and enter instant win competitions.| 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
El Rio Grande Latin Market, a grocery chain specialising in Latin American products with locations across Texas, has selected RELEX Solutions to help with its pricing and promotions optimisation strategy. By moving away from manual processes to an AI powered solution, it aims to offer more competiti| 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