Last week’s most read RTIH retail technology articles

These are the retail systems articles that caught your fancy during the past seven days, including Tesco Whoosh, Glovo and Carrefour UAE.

Tesco makes on-demand grocery delivery move with Whoosh service

Tesco is testing out a new rapid delivery service, Whoosh, at an Express store in Wolverhampton.

Glovo buys Delivery Hero Central and Eastern Europe brands

Spanish q-commerce startup Glovo has announced an agreement with online food delivery venture Delivery Hero to acquire some of its companies in Central and Eastern Europe.

Majid Al Futtaim deploys Carrefour UAE AdTech online solution

Majid Al Futtaim has implemented new advertising technology at its Carrefour UAE business.

It says that, as a result, website and smartphone app customers will receive the most relevant and appealing advertised promotions.

In addition, end-to-end tracking, measurement and reporting tools and metrics, give participating suppliers a better understanding of individual consumer interactions.

Autonomous retail technology startup Sensei opens store with Sonae

Lisbon-based startup Sensei has announced its first autonomous store opening to the public, in partnership with Portuguese retailer Sonae.

The move closely follows a $6.5 million seed fund raise.

Pret A Manger enlists Tech Mahindra for digital transformation push

Food to go retailer, Pret A Manger, has selected Tech Mahindra as its technology and digital transformation partner.

Staffless grocery store chain Lifvs deploys Pricer ESL solution

European unmanned grocery stores venture, Lifvs, has selected Pricer’s electronic shelf label (ESL) solution to power staffless pricing.

Delivering even greener e-commerce in a tough retail environment

By Jason Tavaria, CEO, InPost

IARD launches standards for online sale and delivery of alcohol

The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has launched a new set of global standards to help prevent online sales and delivery of alcohol to minors and to reduce harmful drinking.

Morrisons under fire after abruptly ending 10% teacher discount

Morrisons has been accused of poor communications and underhand tactics after it pulled a coronavirus outbreak related 10% teachers and school staff discount.

Cadbury #ForTheLoveOfChocolate campaign backs local retailers

Cadbury has worked with VCCP on the launch of a campaign, #ForTheLoveOfChocolate, that calls on Brits to support high street chocolate shops during the coronavirus outbreak.