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. Amazon green lights pay by hand project

Amazon is working on an initiative that would let customers link their credit card information to their hands. This would enable them to scan for purchases with their palms at in-store checkouts.

2. Failed Asda merger looms large as Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe quits

Mike Coupe is retiring as CEO of Sainsbury’s after six years at the helm.

3. Asda claims UK Click and Collect first

Asda has launched a Click & Collect service that allows shoppers to pick up their online orders in under an hour.

4. December dazzles as Black Friday papers over online retail cracks

A solid December helped UK online retailers end a turbulent 2019 on a high, according to research by IMRG and Capgemini.

5. AppsFlyer closes massive funding round

AppsFlyer has announced a $210 million Series D round led by General Atlantic.

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