Coronavirus update: A message from our Editor
In these unprecedented times, everyone at Retail Technology Innovation wanted to reach out to our readers and supporters and wish them good health.
Both retailers and consumers are currently facing hugely challenging times. As Iceland boss Richard Walker recently commented: “It feels like we have suddenly stepped into a parallel universe, where none of the normal conventions that have framed our lives apply.”
Retailers who are normally the deadliest of competitors have started talking freely to each other, sharing information and ideas, and standing shoulder to shoulder in a combined effort to feed the nation, Walker added.
The government has effectively nationalised the workforce and relaxed some of the normal industry competition rules. DEFRA and the British Retail Consortium are promoting industry co-ordination and co-operation as never seen before.
Times are both strange and tough for many retailers and tech suppliers. But to quote Richard Walker, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
In the meantime, we’re working seven days a week to bring you all the retail-related coronavirus news that matters.
Stay safe and healthy.
Editor and Founder
Retail Technology Innovation Hub
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