Our most viewed retail technology articles from last week
These are the retail tech articles that caught your fancy during the past seven days.
Bloomreach buys Exponea and bags major investment
E-commerce specialist Bloomreach has acquired customer data and experience platform Exponea.
It has also announced an investment of $150 million from Sixth Street Growth.
Ten retail technology startups to watch in 2021
RTIH predicts big things for these retail tech ventures over the next 12 months and beyond.
John Lewis taps Marxent tech for virtual interior design appointments
Following a trial, John Lewis & Partners is rolling out 3D visualisation technology from Marxent for home design appointments.
Waitrose Unpacked moves up a gear and achieves supermarket first
Waitrose has become the first national UK supermarket to integrate unpacked items into regular aisles at its store in Wallingford Oxfordshire.
Don’t believe the online hype as boohoo and Asos buy high street stalwarts
Our Editor, Scott Thompson, sounds off on boohoo buying the Debenhams brand and website.
boohooo deploys Akeneo product experience management tech
Fast fashion pureplay boohoo has selected Akeneo to manage product information as part of its omnichannel strategy.
Ten retail technology investments you need to know about
These retailers and brands are leading the way in providing technology and experiences that are one step ahead of their customers’ expectations.
Retail technology deals and deployments round up
RTIH rounds up the stand out retail technology deals, deployments and pilots from the past seven days.
Morrisons extends teacher discount and launches More For Teachers Club
Morrisons has extended its 10% discount to teachers, school staff, NHS staff and blue light card holders until further notice.
A spokesperson for the supermarket said that this was to “recognise and thank them for the care and support they have offered to the British public throughout the coronavirus pandemic”.
Walmart kickstarts major micro-fulfilment centres project
Walmart is set to install micro-fulfilment centres next to and inside some of its stores.
