The five most important retail tech news stories of the week

It’s Friday, the week is nearly done, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail technology space. Here's your briefing on some of the most important and interesting stories from the past five days.

1. A.S. Watson announces landmark, tech heavy China store

A.S. Watson Group has opened its 3,800th Watsons store in China.

2. Alibaba shares jump during stellar Hong Kong debut

The Chinese e-commerce giant “returns home to Hong Kong”.

3. E-commerce veteran Robert Birge joins Asos

Asos has appointed Robert Birge as its first Chief Growth Officer.  

4. AiFi powered Albert Heijn store lands at Schiphol Airport

AiFi is providing its NanoStore template for a new Albert Heijn autonomous store at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.

5. Ocado names location of first mini CFC

Ocado is set to open its first mini customer fulfilment centre, in Bristol.

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