Last week’s biggest retail technology plays
RTIH rounds up the stand out retail technology deployments and pilots from the past seven days.
British online retailer Broni&Bo is tapping 3D and augmented reality tech from Bublar Group's Sayduck subsidiary to enable customers to virtually try on bow ties.
Dutch co-operative supermarket chain PLUS Retail is set to deploy Pricer’s electronic shelf label (ESL) platform across its store estate.
Coop Estonia has deployed the Cleveron 501 robot for curbside grocery pickups.
Grupo DIA, a convenience store chain with 6,626 self-owned and franchised locations and 29 distribution centres in Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Argentina, has selected RELEX technology for forecasting and replenishment.
Go Instore has partnered with Brompton Bicycle to launch Live In-Store Expert, which matches in-store Brompton Junction product specialists with online customers via a HD live video platform.
Asos has ramped up its use of augmented reality technology to simulate real-life model photography in response to the Covid- 19 pandemic.
Using technology developed by Israeli firm Zeekit and trialled at the start of the year in See My Fit, the pureplay will be offering customers a simulated view of up to 500 products each week on six real life models.
Halfords has partnered with Astound Commerce for a digital transformation project across its retail and Autocentres businesses.
Kentucky Fried Chicken has announced a blockchain pilot across the Middle East for its digital advertising and media buying.
Australian retailer, SurfStitch, has partnered with Poq to launch its first customer mobile app.
Online electricals retailer AO.com has announced a partnership with location service venture what3words.
Its customers across the UK will soon be able to provide a what3words address for their desired delivery place, with AO drivers having access to an app.
Ocado has announced the launch of the first Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) in North America.
Empire’s new online grocery home delivery service, Voilà by Sobeys, will begin testing orders today through its facility in Vaughan, Ontario. A phased roll-out to customers across the Greater Toronto Area will begin when testing is completed.
