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
Check out the articles on our humble website that proved to be particularly popular last week, including Amazon, Asda, Rohlik Group, Carrefour, VusionGroup, Instacart, Costco, Tastewise, and Bloomreach.| 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
RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including IKI Lithuania, StrongPoint, Yoti, Starship Technologies, Debenhams Group, Peak AI, Rohlik Group, Walmart, Currys, Jisp, Westfield Rise, Simbe, Carrefour, and Amazon Just| Retail Technology Innovation Hub
VusionGroup reports installation of its electronic shelf label (ESL) solution for grocery retailer, IGA, with over 8,500 of these deployed across its French's Forest store, located north of Brisbane, Australia. This automates pricing and promotions across all categories, streamlining operations and| 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