These are the retail systems articles that caught your fancy during the past seven days.

John Lewis social media joke gets mixed reception from customers

John Lewis takes to Twitter to jokingly address rumours that Prime Minister Boris Johnson isn’t a fan of its furniture. Alas, not everyone gets the joke.

Lovehoney receives Queen’s Award for Enterprise for global growth

UK-based online adult retailer Lovehoney has bagged The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its growth in overseas sales over the last six years.

Celebrating retail technology excellence: 2021 RTIH Innovation Awards

RTIH is gearing up to launch its 2021 retail technology innovation awards.

Argos reacts to Boris Johnson John Lewis furniture nightmare gaffe

Argos is a social media hit as Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempts to play down allegations that he isn’t a fan of John Lewis furniture.

Salesforce Ventures backs online marketplace startup Marketplacer

Australian retail systems company, Marketplacer, has secured new funding ($4 million) from Salesforce Ventures to help accelerate North American expansion.

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.

Iceland provides 10% in-store discount for NHS workers

Iceland is offering NHS workers a 10% shopping discount, running until 2nd May.

Walkers tackles crisp sandwich debate with new VCCP ad campaign

Walkers has partnered with VCCP to launch a campaign exploring a range of reactions to the good old crisp sandwich.

Curve brings back limited edition 18g Red Metal cards

PayTech big hitter Curve has announced the return of its limited edition Red Metal Curve card.

Weighing in at 18g, this is more than three times as heavy as your average credit card.

Morrisons ends 10% teacher discount and focuses on More For Teachers Club

Morrisons has pulled a 10% discount for teachers and school staff that had been on offer as a thank you for their work during the coronavirus outbreak.