Last week’s biggest retail tech plays
RTIH rounds up the stand out retail technology roll-outs and pilots from the past seven days.
Asos announces See My Fit augmented reality pilot
Asos is testing out See My Fit, an augmented reality tool developed in partnership with Israeli company Zeekit.
Watsons China announces WeChat Work and Cloud Stores roll-out
Watsons China is set to deploy Tencent’s WeChat Work platform and Cloud Stores in its 3,800 stores during Q1.
Asda Stevenage looks to the future of retail tech
Asda’s concept technology store in Stevenage is testing out the likes of 3D holograms and electronic shelf labels.
Walgreens taps Microsoft HoloLens 2 for staff training pilot
Walgreens is piloting a training programme using Microsoft HoloLens 2 and tablet devices at its Kroger Express stores.
GS25 launches unmanned c-store in South Korea
South Korean retailer GS25 has opened a cashierless convenience store in Jung District, Seoul.
Bossa Nova inventory robots roll out in more Walmart stores
Bossa Nova Robotics is on track to bring its shelf-scanning inventory robot to 1,000 Walmart stores in the US.
Wayfair places bets on Google Cloud platform
Wayfair is using Google Cloud as the foundation for its new hybrid cloud strategy.
CHO announces IBM blockchain partnership
CHO is tapping IBM’s blockchain technology to provide traceability for its Terra Delyssa extra virgin olive oil.