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
Doug Herrington, CEO Worldwide at Amazon Stores, has taken to social media to discuss Rufus, a new generative AI powered conversational shopping experience.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Attensi, a provider of game-based solutions for skills and people development, has secured in excess of $25 million in non-dilutive growth funding. This was sourced from Ture Invest Partners, a direct lender in the Nordic region.| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
RTIH: Doji has raised $14 million in a seed funding round led by Thrive Capital, with continued participation from Seven Seven Six Ventures and a group of angels. It says that the cash will be used to improve its AI models.| 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
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 Attensi, which has unveiled Attensi RealTalk.| 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
Lula Commerce, a provider of AI driven digital commerce solutions for convenience retailers, reports the launch of United Pacific's flagship convenience store brands, Rocket and Alta Convenience, on its platform.| 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
Reducing complexity and stress through technology will be key to restoring and growing a key portion of the UK tourist economy, says Jun Cai, UK Country Head at Alipay+.| 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
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