Top 10: last week’s most popular retail technology articles
These are the retail tech articles that caught your fancy last week.
10 innovative retail technology deployments
These retailers are leading the way in providing technology and experiences that are one step ahead of their customers’ expectations.
AO picks Peak as it invests in AI technology
Online electrical retailer AO has announced an artificial intelligence partnership with Peak.
Sainsbury's kicks off virtual queuing app pilot
Sainsbury’s is testing out a virtual queuing system in five of its stores: Uxbridge, Pimlico, Dome Roundabout in Watford, Leicester North and Newham Royal Wharf.
InPost announces customer experience hire
Self-service lockers specialist InPost has appointed Katie Rolfe as Head of Customer Experience.
Last week’s biggest retail technology plays
RTIH rounds up the stand out retail technology deals, deployments and pilots from the past seven days.
Uncrowd offers eye chart to help retailers understand customers
As mask wearing becomes mandatory in UK stores, retail analytics startup Uncrowd has issued a tongue-in-cheek chart that enables staff members to identify the mood of shoppers.
Advertima raises €15m for smart retail spaces vision
Computer vision platform provider, Advertima, has closed a €15 million Series A investment round led by existing shareholder Swiss real estate company, Fortimo Group.
Holland & Barrett lifts lid on new store format
Holland & Barrett has lifted the lid on its new omnichannel experiences store concept.
GMB union takes on Asos over job cuts
The GMB union has called on Asos to “come clean” on the scale of job losses in the offing at the pureplay’s customer care centre in Leavesden, Hertfordshire and HQ in Camden, London.
A.S. Watson tackles coronavirus with Moneyback initiative
A.S. Watson is opening up its Moneyback loyalty programme to retailers across Hong Kong as it looks to stimulate consumer spending during the coronavirus outbreak.