RTIH’s most tweeted retail technology stories
Here at RTIH, we’re big fans of Twitter and are busy building an amazing social media community of retail tech enthusiasts. These are the articles that are currently on their radars.
1. Doughnuts to your door: Stuart announces Krispy Kreme UK partnership
Krispy Kreme UK has teamed with Stuart to provide customers with doughnuts direct from its stores.
The service, which will see items delivered in less than 60 minutes after ordering online, has initially launched as a pilot in London, with plans for a nationwide roll-out.
2. Klarna becomes most valuable European FinTech following major funding round
Swedish PayTech venture Klarna has closed a funding round valuing it at $5.5 billion, ahead of a potential stock market flotation. It now ranks as the largest private FinTech in Europe and the eighth most valuable one globally.
3. John Lewis Partnership backs robotics innovation initiative
The John Lewis Partnership has joined forces with the Small Robot Company, strategic design consultancy Method and various UK robotics companies and industry bodies to create a blueprint for human robot interaction.
4. Real Business Value? Or is your retail tech just digital lipstick on an analogue pig?
Check out this insightful article, contributed by Claranet, here.
5. Five stand out retail tech funding rounds in 2019
RTIH rounds up the retail technology startups who have recently been making waves with major investments.