The retail technology week in numbers
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£200...UK challenger bank Starling has introduced the Connected card, a second card that customers can connect to their personal account and give to people to pay for groceries and other essential items on their behalf. This is protected by a PIN, has a balance limit of £200 and only permits users to spend in-store, not online.
3,574%…Research by Wunderman Thompson UK highlights how major UK brands are faring on social media in light of their response to the coronavirus pandemic. The company says that it examined tens of millions of posts during March across sites such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Mumsnet.
Prior to its closure, Pret A Manger’s offer of free drinks to NHS workers saw its mentions on social media immediately jump by 3,574%, and its daily mentions have consistently remained 350% higher ever since. 99.1% of those are positive, up from 77% before the crisis.
$30 million…Tel Aviv-based startup called Bringg, which helps companies build and run delivery operations, has announced a $30 million Series D round.
£45…Tesco is working on a £45 contactless payments limit rise.
41%…Many Brits are delaying major purchasing decisions due to the effects of the coronavirus lockdown, according to research by Mapp. The cloud-based digital marketing provider surveyed 1,194 Brits. It found that 41% are putting major purchasing decisions on hold.
£902 million…Brits will spend £902 million on Easter this year, according to research by finder.com.
9…Nike has lent Boots nine of its cobots (collaborative robots) to help the retailer’s warehouse staff keep picking and packing for customers as the coronavirus intensifies.
60% of Brits have admitted to stockpiling or panic buying in preparation for the UK going into coronavirus lockdown, according to research by finder.com involving 2,000 people.
11 million…Afterpay is now available on eBay Australia in what the PayTech venture has labelled its largest online deal in the country.
The partnership will allow it to provide its buy now, pay later service to the platform's 40,000 small and medium businesses and 11 million monthly users.
