The latest retail technology deals and deployments at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, deployments and pilots from the past seven days.

Petco Health and Wellness Company has launched CitrusAd’s retail media technology for sponsored products and display ads across its e-commerce, desktop and mobile platforms.

Skida has chosen Brightpearl’s retail operations platform to support its growth as a Shopify powered producer of hats, headbands and neckwear.

Currys PC World is tapping Sky Media AdSmart tech for a Euro 2020 campaign.

Swedish grocery retailer Coop has announced a three-year renewal of its price management and optimisation agreement with DemandTec.

Mars is to leverage the Microsoft Azure platform to optimise its operational speed and manufacturing supply chains.

It will incorporate Microsoft’s data, AI, and digital technologies across its global portfolio of confectionery, pet care, pet services and food businesses.

We stand behind our belief that #TomorrowStartsToday. That’s why we’ve teamed up with @Microsoft to put data, digital, and AI at the center of our business, because #Innovation drives change for the better. https://t.co/WihDDOPByL
— Mars, Incorporated (@MarsGlobal) May 13, 2021

M&S has been working with Blue Yonder as part of its plans to reduce costs and improve stock flow by revamping its supply chain.

And the latter has now completed implementation of its demand and fulfilment capabilities through the cloud-based Luminate Planning portfolio built on Microsoft Azure.

Turkish retailer Migros Ticaret has worked with Asis Automation to develop a robot product picking assistant called Taro.

The aim is to accelerate the picking of online and curbside grocery orders.

Taro can also be used to speed up the replenishment of shelves as well as in dark stores, warehouses and large fulfilment centres.

American sports equipment company Under Armour has worked with Emakina and Fluent Commerce to launch an e-commerce platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The Big Issue Group says that it has equipped over a third (594) of its vendor network with contactless technology via the Zettle card reader.

It has also announced that vendors can now offer PayPal QR Code payments to their customers, with the solution being integrated into the Zettle (previously known as iZettle) PoS app.

UK-based DTC brand Loaf has partnered with Cylindo to boost its online furniture shopping experience with 3D product visualisation and 4K zoom.

We're really excited to announce our partnership with @loafhome to help enhance their online shopping experience with 3D product visualization. Check out the link below to learn more!https://t.co/2V1bFSxxFW
— Cylindo (@Cylindo3D) May 12, 2021

Online furniture retailer Made.com has announced its first giveaway initiative with the Geev platform.

Available in the UK for the first time, French venture Geev is an app enabling people to donate their unwanted items to others in their neighbourhoods free of charge.

The Made + Geev initiative provides a channel for customers to rehome their old furniture and homewares.

B2W Digital, the owner of the Americanas, Submarino, Shoptime and Sou Barato sites, has announced a Brazil-based livestreaming video commerce platform partnership with OOOOO.