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. Ocado purchases coronavirus test kits for workers
Ocado has bought 100,000 Covid-19 test kits for its grocery packers and delivery drivers.
It has stumped up £1.5 million for these, with 40,000 already delivered and a further 60,000 to come.
2. WHSmith partners with Sainsbury's to boost hospital stores offering
WHSmith has announced that 80 of its hospital stores across the UK will be increasing their grocery ranges, in collaboration with Sainsbury’s, to support NHS staff on the coronavirus frontline.
3. Tesco issues coronavirus omnichannel update
Tesco has urged shoppers to ‘think before they click’ and shop in-store whenever possible.
4. Coronavirus outbreak sees Iceland exec take swipe at MPs and councils
Iceland’s Director of Corporate Affairs has hit out at coronavirus point scoring MPs and councils.
5. McDonald's UK stores will not be re-opening next week
McDonald’s UK has thrown shade at the people behind an April Fools’ tweet that stated the fast food giant would re-open its restaurants next week.
