February 2021: top 10 most clicked retail tech articles
Cool startups, the first ever UK Amazon Go store and the launch of the UK Digital Business Association. All this and more as we bring you the RTIH articles that caught your fancy during February.
Amazon Go to make UK debut with London store opening
The first UK Amazon Go store is set to be unveiled in Ealing, West London.
Marks and Spencer taps Go Instore tech for video retail move
M&S has launched a video chat service for online shoppers, linking them to sofa experts in-store.
It partnered with Go InStore and Appointedd on this.
Seven retail tech startups to watch in 2021
These retail technology ventures should be on your radar over the next 12 months.
Interview: Beck Besecker, CEO and Co-Founder, Marxent
RTIH gets the lowdown on Marxent, whose 3D cloud and 3D applications are used by omnichannel home improvement and home furnishings retailers and manufacturers to reduce returns, sell bigger baskets, and enhance CX.
Holland and Barrett wraps Bumblebee till system project
Holland & Barrett has completed the roll-out of its built from the ground up Bumblebee till system.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Lovehoney enlists Astound Commerce for e-commerce overhaul
Online retailer Lovehoney has wrapped a multi-market e-commerce launch, in partnership with Astound Commerce.