Our most viewed retail technology articles from last week
These are the retail tech articles that caught your fancy during the past seven days.
Amazon Fresh automated store opens in Ealing West London
Amazon has opened a convenience grocery store in Ealing, West London, its first physical outlet outside of North America.
UK shoppers will for the first time be able to use the e-commerce giant’s Just Walk Out tech, which was pioneered at the Amazon Go offering in the States.
Ten retail technology investments that should be on your radar
These retailers and brands are leading the way in providing technology and experiences that are one step ahead of their customers’ expectations.
Interview: Dan Lurie, Head of Growth and Shopping Product, Pinterest
RTIH gets the low down on Pinterest’s first ever advertiser summit Pinterest Presents, and the company’s journey to become a place to shop, not just a place to buy.
Retail tech deals and deployments: February at a glance
RTIH brings you the stand out retail technology deals, deployments and pilots from last month.
AI powered online grocery startup Bother raises £4.4m
London-based startup Bother has secured £4.4 million in pre-Series A funding from the likes of Sun Hung Kai & Co and Venrex Investment Management.
Frasers Group taps Red Ant omnichannel tech for Flannels brand
Red Ant is working with Frasers Group to introduce in-store and remote services across its Flannels brand.
The likes of remote sales, in-store clienteling and virtual consultations will be arranged through Appointedd’s online booking system.
Ten retail tech funding rounds you need to know about
These in demand retail technology ventures should be on your radar.
Majid Al Futtaim enlists Takeoff Technologies for micro fulfilment centre launch
Majid Al Futtaim, which owns and operates shopping malls, retail, and leisure establishments in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has worked with Takeoff Technologies to launch a micro fulfilment centre at its Carrefour store in Ibn Battuta Mall.
Two further centres, implementing artificial intelligence technology and autonomous robots, will follow in the first half of 2021.
Ikea Philippines preps bricks and mortar record
Ikea is gearing up to launch its biggest ever store.
This is situated in Philippines and set to open in the third or fourth quarter of this year, with the Ikea Philippines e-commerce site and a Facebook page making their debut beforehand.
Marks and Spencer hangout discussion focuses on data and cultural transformation
Marks and Spencer has hosted another of its monthly hangout discussions, this time covering the power of digital and data innovations in delivering inclusion.
