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 Walmart, Deichmann Group and Tmall Global.

Deichmann Group deploys Targomo location intelligence platform

European shoe retailer, Deichmann Group, has rolled out Targomo technology in Germany.

The company, which has a presence in 30 countries with chains such as Deichmann, vanHaren and Rack Room Shoes, has selected AI powered location analytics platform TargomoLOOP for a pilot project supporting its site selection in Germany, where Deichmann operates more than 1,400 stores.

Rihanna Fenty Skin and Fenty Beauty brands jump to Shopify Plus

Singer and entrepreneur Rihanna’s Fenty Skin and Fenty Beauty brands have migrated their e-commerce stores from Salesforce Commerce to Shopify Plus.

Klarna brings one stop shop mobile app to UK

Buy now pay later big hitter Klarna has introduced a new feature in the UK, enabling users to split the cost of purchases at online retailers (regardless of whether they’re partnered with the FinTech or not), eliminating the need for a credit card.

Tmall Global launches UK & Ireland Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest

Alibaba Group’s Tmall Global cross-border e-commerce platform has announced the launch of the UK and Ireland edition of Go Global 11.11 Pitch Fest.

This follows on on from its Pitch Fest 2020 event in the US.

Ten retail technology investments that should be on your radar

These companies are leading the way in providing retail tech powered experiences that are one step ahead of their customers’ expectations, including Carrefour UAE, Ahold Delhaize, Walmart and Klarna.

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.

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.

Marks & Spencer taps Medallia tech for Voice of the Customer programme

Medallia and KPMG UK have been selected to deliver Marks & Spencer’s new Voice of the Customer programme across its UK and International business.

Walmart launches Me@Walmart app, gives staff Samsung phones

Walmart has unveiled Me@Walmart, a new app built in-house by Walmart Global Tech for US store associates.

Delivery Hero selects RELEX Solutions for supply chain visibility push

European online food delivery venture Delivery Hero is partnering with RELEX Solutions to optimise its supply chain planning across all product categories.

RELEX’s AI driven forecasting and replenishment solution will service the company’s quick commerce across Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.