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 preps Ultra Fast Fresh grocery delivery in UK
Amazon is planning to launch an Ultra Fast Fresh grocery delivery service in the UK.
According to a report by Reuters, this could be available to some 40% of UK households by the end of the year. The project is being led by UK country manager, Amazon Fresh and Prime Now, Russell Jones.
2. Google lets any business list products on Google Shopping for free
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Google is advancing plans to make it free for merchants to sell on its Google Shopping platform.
3. Starbucks and McDonald's linked with Chinese digital currency pilot
Starbucks and McDonald’s are among the retailers rumoured to be testing China’s digital yuan currency.
4. Tesco Pay+ notches up milestone amid coronavirus outbreak
Tesco’s Tesco Pay+ mobile payment service has crossed one million sign ups.
5. Sainsbury’s tackles coronavirus with safety screens between checkouts
Sainsbury’s is introducing new coronavirus safety screens between manned checkouts in 150 of its busiest stores.
