RTIH rounds up the stand out retail technology deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including Just Eat, JD Sports, Moon Boot, Batteries Plus, Morrisons, Seed to Table, Coolshop, The Estée Lauder Companies, Ahold Delhaize USA, and Euronics International.

Hyungji Elite

Hyungji Elite, a South Korean apparel company and affiliate of Fashion Group Hyungji specialising in school uniforms, corporate workwear, and licensed sports merchandise, has introduced Beontag's RFID tags across its product management lifecycle.

The first step is 2027 season merchandise. Until now, inbound and outbound inspections and inventory audits relied on manual methods, where products are checked one by one. This takes time, and it inevitably leads to discrepancies between the physical stock on the shelf and the stock recorded in the system. Those gaps cost money, either as lost sales when products are not available or as excess inventory that ties up resources.

With RFID, tags attached to the products are read wirelessly, and many items can be identified at the same time, without scanning barcodes individually. For the teams at Hyungji Elite, this means inbound and outbound checks and inventory audits can be automated, with shorter inspection times and higher accuracy.

The 2027 season will launch RFID implementation with its first brand, covering four million pieces utilising Tricto M830 and ECO Hook M M830 tags. By identifying each item individually, Hyungji Elite says it will build product level data that tracks goods across production, logistics, and sales, laying the foundation for enhanced demand forecasting as well as precise production and inventory planning.

Just Eat

Just Eat has announced the launch of JETads, a new platform for European advertisers, with reach across 59 million active consumers, 592 million orders per year and more than 342,000 partners in 14 markets. It is live across all of them from today.

JETads builds on JET's personalisation technology, which analyses billions of interactions between consumers and partners across the platform. By understanding what each customer needs at a given moment, the system helps advertisers reach the right audience at the right time.

"We built JETads from scratch, for the AI era. The timing gave us the chance to ask what advertising should look like if you design it properly today, instead of copying what already works. The goals haven’t changed: helping advertisers reach the right audience with as little friction as possible, and bringing a more relevant offering to our customers. With the scale of JET and the AI of Prosus behind us, we can make partner investment genuinely efficient," says David Vismans, Chief Growth Officer at Just Eat.

Euronics International 

Wayvia has announced a partnership with Euronics International focused on building a more connected digital shopping ecosystem for brands, Euronics’ retailers and the consumers they serve.

The partnership, powered by Wayvia’s Where to Buy technology, will enable brands to directly connect shoppers who discover products on their websites to more than 6,500 stores and online retailers across the Euronics network, which spans 36 markets in Europe and Asia.

“Euronics is one of the most trusted names in consumer electronics retail, and millions of customers rely on its members for the technology that's now central to all our lives,” says Anthony Ferry, Co-founder and CEO at Wayvia. “Through this partnership, we are helping to build the digital ecosystem that brands and Euronics retailers need to grow in an increasingly complex environment where consumer journeys are becoming ever more personalised.”

“The consumer electronics market is more competitive than ever, and today’s consumers expect and deserve a seamless journey from product discovery to purchase,” says John Olsen, CEO at Euronics International.

“Our partnership with Wayvia creates a stronger connection between brands, our members and consumers. Our retailers are a key part of brands’ go-to-market strategies, combining omnichannel capabilities with trusted advice, local expertise and a compelling in-store experience."

"By connecting brand websites with this retail network, we can make the consumer journey more seamless while supporting both our members and our suppliers. We have always believed that suppliers, retailers and technology partners achieve the most when they work together.”

JD Sports

Zebra Technologies says that it has helped JD Sports to achieve 98% on-shelf availability and 20% faster replenishment, so high demand sizes move from the storeroom to the shelf when and where customers want them.

JD Sports has nearly 5,000 stores across 46 countries. As the retailer scaled, inventory visibility in stores remained a challenge. To reliably offer one-hour Click & Collect or 30-minute delivery, the stock count needed to be accurate. It sought a real-time inventory visibility solution that could support omnichannel retail, was easy for retail assistants to use and fast to roll-out across stores.

A pilot across five stores highlighted the capabilities of Zebra’s TC2 Series mobile computers paired with RFD40 UHF RFID sleds to read tags faster and at greater range. JD Sports also selected Zebra OneCare which allows its store associates to address everyday wear and tear and accidental damage by simply swapping devices at no cost if something breaks.

Alongside Zebra, JD Sports worked with Renovotec, a Zebra partner who led the device deployment, and Checkpoint Systems, a Zebra eegistered ISV who integrated its ItemOptix software, giving a single view of inventory data across the retailer.

"What Zebra gives us is the ability to scale with trust,” says Daniel McGrath, Head of Customer Operations, JD Sports. “Things just land and work. Colleagues open a box, turn it on, and they are up and running. That lets our teams spend their time where it matters: with the customer.”

Moon Boot

ESW has announced a partnership with Tecnica Group to support the global e-commerce expansion of Moon Boot, its winter footwear and lifestyle brand.

ESW is providing Moon Boot with an end-to-end e-commerce solution spanning fulfilment, shipping and returns, merchant of record (MOR) services, localisation and B2B2C.

The partnership forms part of a wider transformation of Moon Boot’s e-commerce operations, including its migration from Salesforce Commerce to Shopify. Arsenalia is acting as systems integrator and leading the Shopify replatforming, working alongside Tecnica Group and ESW to integrate the new platform.

The model supports Moon Boot in key markets including the United States, combining international fulfilment and logistics with the cross-border infrastructure needed to serve customers in-market.

Andrea Antonioli, eCommerce Strategy & Operations Manager at Moon Boot says: “As we expand our international ecommerce operations, we need a model that can support the complexity of serving customers across different markets. ESW brings together the fulfilment, logistics and cross-border capabilities we need within one solution, while giving us the flexibility we need as the business grows. We are excited to get the partnership underway.”

OTAA

OTAA, a Melbourne-based menswear brand, is expanding its US fulfilment operation at Cart.com’s facility in Longview, Texas, which now ships most of its American orders.

OTAA began shipping from Longview in February, giving the company a domestic base in its largest market, which accounts for roughly half its business.

“The end of de minimis changes the economics of serving American customers and makes the decision about where to hold inventory much more consequential,” says Omair Tariq, Founder and CEO at Cart.com.

“Brands need a US operation sized to proven demand, with room to expand as the business grows. OTAA is doing that by bringing its bestsellers into our Longview facility and adding to the range in stages. We provide the facilities, software and operators to make that transition, so brands can invest in US inventory without having to build a fulfilment operation themselves.”

M&S

Vusion reports that Marks & Spencer will deploy its Connected Store platform to a number of new stores, with further roll-out potential in the future.

The deployment will support the retailer's focus on modernising store operations and improving the in-store experience for customers and colleagues.

Built on Bluetooth enabled infrastructure, Vusion's EdgeSense platform is designed to help connect store systems, product information and colleague activity more effectively across the shopfloor.

The initial deployment will focus on practical operational improvements, including managing product information more effectively, supporting colleagues in locating products more efficiently through location aware capabilities such as flashing labels, helping simplify in-store inventory processes and shopfloor execution, and creating a digital foundation that may support further store innovation over time.

Roy Horgan, CEO UK & Ireland at Vusion, says: “We are pleased to be working with M&S as it continues to invest in its store estate and colleague experience. Our Connected Store platform is designed to help retailers improve operational execution while providing the infrastructure to support future innovation.”

easyShop

easyShop.com, a new online marketplace from the company behind easyJet, has partnered with buy now, pay later provider, Clearpay.

The tie up comes as the number of UK shoppers planning to use BNPL for their Christmas shopping has risen over the last two years. 

According to the IPA’s 2026 Christmas Consumer Report, 14% of consumers intend to use it this year, up from 9% in 2024. Among Millennials, the figure is 22%.

Cas Paton, Founder and CEO at OnCommerce, the platform powering easyShop, says: “Now that we're into November, Christmas shopping is in full swing. Between now and the big day, people will be picking up gifts here and there, taking advantage of good deals when they see them and gradually work through their lists."

"Clearpay lets them pay the same way, splitting the cost into smaller, interest-free payments. That’s what makes our partnership so strong; it’s a straightforward payment option that fits how people shop.”

Batteries Plus

Profitmind has announced the general availability of its AI powered Awase product matching solution. This identifies the same product across competing online catalogues without relying on a shared barcode or other product code.

The model has been running in production with Profitmind customers since April. “We have used Profitmind’s competitive matching since 2024. With Awase, about 11,000 of our products are now matched to roughly 75,000 competitor listings, up from about 2,000 matches before, giving us visibility into products that account for more than 95% of our consumer revenue,” says Peter Evans, CFO at Batteries Plus. “We use this information to inform when to adjust prices and by how much.”

Morrisons

Morrisons has partnered with Duvo.ai as it looks to identify opportunities to make greater use of AI across its existing systems.

Duvo was co-founded by Tomáš Čupr, who founded Rohlik Group, the European online grocer. It identifies and automates repetitive business tasks, freeing up team members to focus on decision-making, creativity, customer service and partner relationships.

The project will start by capturing how processes actually work across the UK grocery retailer's people, teams and systems. Duvo will then help it identify opportunities to simplify and redesign those processes, focusing where AI can create the most value, and highlighting a pathway for their swift adoption into everyday operations.

"Our business processes have evolved over decades and Duvo gives us a way to understand them in detail, and quickly," says Gordon MacPherson, Group Productivity Director at Morrisons.

"It means decisions about which repetitive everyday tasks to simplify, redesign and automate can be based on evidence rather than assumptions. That will give us a much clearer path from identifying AI opportunities to putting them into operation, freeing up our people to concentrate on high value work for the benefit of colleagues and customers."

Seed to Table

Seed to Table, a grocery retailer in Naples, Florida, has created Goldie, a conversational AI avatar who shoppers can talk to via a full size Proto Hologram screen.

“Seed To Table is a cutting-edge grocery store/entertainment Mecca like no other and adding Goldie to it just brings us to another level that no other supermarket has,” says Dan St. Martin, General Manager. "We are the Disney World of supermarkets.”

At the entrance, a seven-foot Proto Hologram presents information, advertising and Goldie, which has a face, voice and whimsical personality. Shoppers can ask Goldie questions, get recommendations and discover ideas. She can also remember preferences and previous interactions.

Throughout the store, participating brands use QR enabled shelf displays. Shoppers can scan to discover a brand story, learn about a product, receive an offer or recommendation, and explore content created specifically around what they’re seeing.

“Seed to Table deserves tremendous credit for having the vision to be first,” says James Beckmann, CEO at Live Buzz Intelligence. “They’re showing what is possible when a retailer modernises engagement at exactly the right moment. We’re excited to bring something genuinely new to shoppers.”

Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize USA is expanding its work with NCR Voyix as it looks to modernise key in-store capabilities across Point of Sale, self-checkout, pharmacy and fuel operations.

The multi-year roll-out is now underway, with new PoS technology now available in 100 stores and additional deployment planned over the next several years.

“As we advance our technology strategy, we’re focused on making it easier for customers to shop with our brands and easier for our brands’ associates to serve their customers,” says Ann Dozier, Chief Information Officer at Ahold Delhaize USA.

“Our goal is to create a more consistent technology foundation and a more connected experience, while maintaining the flexibility that allows each of our local brands to meet its customers’ needs in the short-term and positions us for the future. The roll-out is underway with new PoS technology now available in 100 stores, with the roll-out continuing over the next several years.”

The selection of the Voyix Commerce Platform builds on Ahold Delhaize USA’s relationship with NCR Voyix, whose technology has supported the company’s operations for a number of years.

Coolshop

Coolshop.com is expanding its warehouse automation strategy with Geek+ SkyCube, in a move that is pitched as Europe’s first project of its kind, delivered by the latter's partner STL. 

A spokesperson for Geek+ says: "From shelf-to-person in 2023 to Geek+ SkyCube today, Coolshop shows what scalability looks like: automation that grows with the business, without starting over."

"Another milestone with STL, our exclusive Nordic partner, whose local expertise have been key from day one."

Further details on the project are set to be announced in the near future.

MishiPay and The Barcode Warehouse

MishiPay has announced a partnership with The Barcode Warehouse.

The tie up combines MishiPay’s suite of checkout solutions including self-checkout kiosks, hybrid kiosks, mobile PoS, scan and go and RFID enabled checkout with TBW’s expertise in end-to-end retail technology deployment, hardware, and support. 

A MishiPay spokesperson says: "Because our platform integrates with retailers’ existing systems and infrastructure, it can go live in days rather than the 12–24 months a legacy PoS overhaul typically takes helping retailers modernise checkout without costly rip-and-replace projects."

MishiPay is deployed in more than 2,000 stores globally across grocery, convenience, fashion, travel retail and specialty retail, including Flying Tiger Copenhagen, MUJI in Europe, and Avolta, Carter’s, Event Network and MLSE in North America. 

“This new partnership supports MishiPay’s strategy of working with trusted channel partners to bring frictionless checkout to more retailers, faster. Our cloud-based platform helps retailers manage rising customer expectations for convenience, store efficiency and digital transformation," says Mustafa Khanwala, Founder and CEO at MishiPay.

Retailers will be able to see the company's solutions in action at TBW’s Innovation & Customer Experience Centre (ICE) in the UK.

Lindt & Sprungli UK

Just Eat has announced a new partnership with Lindt & Sprungli UK to bring its chocolate range straight to customers’ doors in as little as 30 minutes. This makes it the brand's first delivery aggregator partner.

Customers can now order various Lindt's products from 26 locations across the UK. The brand's Pick & Mix offering is available with over 25 flavours available, including exclusives only sold from Lindt stores & Lindor flavours such as Shortbread, Pistachio, and Cherry Blossom Sakura. 

From early next year, customers in eight locations will also gain exclusive delivery access to the Lindt Chocolate Bar through the Just Eat app, offering ‘Crema Gelata’ ice cream, hot chocolates and coffees.

A Just Eat spokesperson said: "The partnership marks another step in 

expanding our gifting offer ahead of the festive season, so as we approach Christmas there’s no need to worry about securing those last minute presents."

The Estée Lauder Companies

The Estée Lauder Companies has announced a new partnership with Microsoft involving its cloud and data foundation and supporting the adoption of AI enabled capabilities across the business.

The tie up is a major part of The Estée Lauder Companies’ One Operating Ecosystem, which brings together shared platforms, connected data, and partners with the aim of enabling consistent, scalable, and effective execution across the enterprise.

A key initiative is harnessing the Microsoft platform to advance the company’s unified data platform. This foundation is the core enabler for AI and agility, connecting the company's data across brands, regions, channels, and functions to reduce duplication, enable reusable data products, and create more consistent access to data driven insights.

“As we continue to execute on Beauty Reimagined, we are building the future of consumer centricity, in our products, experiences, commerce, and more,” says Brian Franz, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies.

"Our partnership with Microsoft, in addition to the other strategic partners in our One Operating Ecosystem, is powering our teams with the capabilities to ultimately deliver more relevant, personalised experiences that meet consumers’ evolving needs. These enhanced capabilities will help us drive sustainable growth, improve productivity, and support margin expansion, creating capacity to reinvest into our enterprise to serve our consumers.”