Last week’s biggest retail technology plays

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail technology deployments and pilots from last week.

Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue has deployed NuORDER technology as it looks to streamline its buying process and merchandising approach.

US fashion retailer Forever 21 has launched a new UK online site, following a collapse into administration last year. 

In February, Authentic Brands Group (ABG) purchased the brand for just over $81 million. It is now working with Global-e on an e-commerce expansion programme, which began in APAC and LATAM earlier this year.  

UK-headquartered food wholesaler Turner Price has selected Akeneo to manage product information as part of its e-commerce strategy. 

Wirecard is taking on the role of an acquirer and payment service provider (PSP) for Russian online retailer Wildberries in Europe.

Five Guys UK’s finance team is using artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic process automation software from Yooz to automate the burger restaurant’s accounts payable function.

Retail Assist is celebrating its 21st anniversary with two new directors, a new customer and a rebrand. 

Womenswear and childrenswear retailer, Mint Velvet, has become OMIO PIM’s latest client. Launched in May, this is a product information management solution, helping brands to manage their product data and enter new digital marketplaces.  

Liberty London has launched a new website on Salesforce Commerce Cloud, with the help of Tryzens.

Luxury fashion venture Lebs.com has deployed Hullabalook’s Outfit Builder solution.

Irish department store chain, Shaws, is to implement Eurostop’s mobile PoS solution to support social distancing in-store as coronavirus lockdown guidelines are eased.  

Swedish startup Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement worth SEK 350,000 with H&M. 

This gives the retailer the right to use Bambuser’s Live Video Shopping service for one of its brands in one market during the pilot phase, which will last for three months.

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