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. M&S overhauls workforce scheduling with JDA and Microsoft Teams
M&S has released information on a workforce engagement and scheduling pilot with JDA Software and ecosystem partner REPL.
2. GAME to close 40 stores across the UK
GAME has become the first major UK retailer to announce store closures in 2020, following a brutal 2019 that saw downsizing from the likes of Debenhams, M&S and Topshop.
3. Christmas a mixed bag for Sainsbury's as online shines
Sainsbury’s reports that like-for-like sales in the 15 weeks before 4th January fell 0.7% year-on-year.
4. ICO slaps Dixons Carphone with hefty fine following cyber attack
The Information Commissioner's Office has hit Dixons Carphone with a £500,000 fine over a hacking that targeted millions of customer accounts.
5. Walmart eyes broader Alphabot roll-out following pilot
A Walmart supercenter in Salem, New Hampshire is now fully operational with the retailer’s Alphabet solution.