January 2020: top 10 most clicked retail tech articles
These are the RTIH articles that caught your fancy during January.
Five big retail technology predictions for 2021
RTIH kicked off the year with a series of unlikely but nonetheless possible events which, if they were to occur, would send shockwaves across the retail sector.
Situ Live interactive shopping experience preps Westfield London launch
Situ Live, a new experiential retail concept, will launch at Westfield London during the spring.
Ten stand out retail technology investments
These retailers and brands are leading the way in providing technology and experiences that are one step ahead of their customers’ expectations.
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.
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”.
London Dynamics and Capita Scaling Partner target luxury goods space
Retail tech startup London Dynamics has signed a partnership with Capita Scaling Partner to sell its augmented reality software to the luxury goods market.
Tesco veteran Mike Yorwerth takes on CTO role at Marks and Spencer
Mike Yorwerth has joined Marks and Spencer as Chief Technology Officer.
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.
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.
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