RTIH’s most sociable retail technology stories

Here at RTIH, we’re big fans of Twitter and LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing social media community of retail tech enthusiasts. These are the articles currently on their radars.

1. WHSmith savaged on social media over key retailer claim

People are not happy with WHSmith and its attempts to portray itself as an essential retailer during the coronavirus outbreak. And they’ve been letting the company have it on social media.

2. Teachers want in on Sainsbury's dedicated shopping hour

UK teachers are calling on Sainsbury’s to include them in its coronavirus-related dedicated shopping hour initiative, which currently covers the elderly, vulnerable and NHS and social care workers.

3. RetailEXPO 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak

The company behind RetailEXPO says that the event will next take place in April 2021.

4. Oliver Banks launches Retail Transformation Live

Retail consultant and former Tesco programme and project manager Oliver Banks has launched Retail Transformation Live.

5. New Look IT exec slams pesky tech sales people

New Look’s Head of IT Service has hit out at the antics of overly persistent sales people in these challenging times.

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