Our most viewed retail technology articles from last week
These are the retail tech articles that caught your fancy during the past seven days.
UK Digital Business Association launches with Asos and boohoo as members
Asos, boohoo, Gymshark, The Hut Group, Ocado Group and AO World have launched a new trade body called the UK Digital Business Association (UKDBA).
Startup interview: Oliver Edholm, Co-Founder, Depict.AI
RTIH gets the lowdown on Swedish startup Depict.ai, which aims to bring “Amazon quality” product recommendations to e-commerce stores.
Six retail tech funding rounds you need to know about
From autonomous checkouts to warehouse robots, RTIH rounds up the retail technology ventures who have been making waves with major investments.
Mars Wrigley trials in-store Savioke robotic kiosk
Mars Wrigley and Wakefern Food Corp. are partnering with Savioke to test out a robotic kiosk that delivers products to shoppers at a ShopRite store in Monroe, New York.
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.
Six sustainable retail initiatives you need to know about
These retailers are at the forefront of the sustainability movement.
Amazon Go to make UK debut this week with London store opening
The first UK Amazon Go store is set to be unveiled this week in Ealing, West London.
Instacart is quietly exploring the launch of micro-fulfilment centres
US grocery delivery service Instacart is reportedly looking into the use of robotic warehouses to fulfil its orders.
Alan Hornsby departs Walgreens Boots Alliance for The Very Group
Alan Hornsby is joining the technology team at digital retailer and financial services provider The Very Group.
Primer Connect launches with Klarna and GoCardless as early participants
Primer, a UK-founded FinTech backed by Accel and Balderton, has launched Primer Connect in closed beta.
This is an open app framework that enables third-party payments services to build integrations on top of the venture’s unified checkout and payments APIs.
