The retail technology week in numbers
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$18 million…Whitebox, a US-based startup focused on e-commerce logistics and fulfilment, has raised $18 million in Series B funding.
1…Aldi UK has launched its first Click and Collect service.
Following a trial with staff, customers can order from a full range of products online, then collect them from the discounter’s Allendale Road store in Loughborough, Leicestershire.
10…Amazon has announced a new programme called Climate Pledge Friendly, part of its commitment to reach the Paris Agreement ten years early and be net zero carbon by 2040.
$60 million…US-based PayTech venture SpotOn Transact has wrapped a $60 million Series C funding round.
2,500…The ethics and actions of brands during the coronavirus pandemic have significantly impacted customer loyalty in the UK and Ireland, according to research by PFS and LiveArea.
The two surveyed 2,500 consumers and found that 58% feel greater loyalty towards online retailers and brands that have helped people during the outbreak. 53%, meanwhile, approve of those who have demonstrated a commitment to the safety of their staff.
13…Huzzah! After months of uncertainty, it looks like we finally have a date for Amazon Prime Day 2020.
Various publications went live with stories this week, flagging up Tuesday, 13th October, although we should stress that Amazon has not confirmed these reports.
$300 million…Paris-based e-commerce startup Mirakl has closed a $300 million funding round led by Permira.
This brings total capital raised to $400 million and places the company's valuation over $1.5 billion, making it a newly minted unicorn.
60,000…Co-op Group CEO Steve Murrells sent an emotional message to his 60,000 colleagues as Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepared to tighten coronavirus restrictions.
75% of global consumers are reporting less work due to Covid-19 and, as a result, 60% have modified purchases to focus on essential items, like food and safety products, according to research by Selligent.
$86 billion…The value of in-vehicle payments will hit $86 billion in 2025, up from $543 million in 2020, according to Juniper Research.
£20…Pret A Manger is using Eagle Eye’s AIR platform as part of the foundation for its new coffee subscription service.
Costing £20 per month, YourPret Barista enables users to get up to five barista prepared drinks per day, where the first month is free as part of a national launch.
$2 billion…Amazon has announced the first recipients of investments from its $2 billion venture investment programme, The Climate Pledge Fund.
These are CarbonCure Technologies, Pachama, Redwood Materials, Rivian, and Turntide Technologies.
