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. BRC guidance supports reopening of stores as big hitters return

The British Retail Consortium has worked with Usdaw on new guidance for retailers in preparation for an anticipated easing of coronavirus measures and the reopening of non-food stores.

2. Tesco notches up delivery milestone during coronavirus lockdown

Tesco has become the first retailer in the UK to fulfil one million online grocery orders in a week.

3. Starbucks plots way out of coronavirus shutdown with mobile tech

Starbucks has unveiled plans to have 90% of its company-operated outlets in the US up and running by early June.

4. Mark Price tackles new era of retail challenges and opportunities

In a post-coronavirus world retailers should spare no expense when it comes to technology and intellectual property innovation, according to ex-Waitrose MD, Mark Price.