April 2022: top 10 most clicked retail technology articles
These are the RTIH retail systems articles that caught your fancy during April, including checkout-free stores, retail tech influencers, and colourful Twitter rants.
Currys launches range of hoverboards for hassle free commuting
As an April Fools’ Day joke, UK omnichannel retailer Currys said it was now selling hoverboards that fly up to 4ft in height.
A press release noted: “Thanks to ground-breaking new HovAir technology, our new hoverboards are designed to get people from A to B without having to battle traffic on the daily commute.”
It added: “Coming in a range of multiple colours, the hoverboards are looking like being one of this summer’s hottest trends, and are already flying off the shelves.”
Arf.
AiFi leads the way in autonomous retail space
RTIH gets the lowdown on AiFi, a trailblazing company which offers customised, AI powered solutions to help retailers of all sizes become fully autonomous.
Bolt boss Ryan Breslow blames ‘irresponsible’ Stripe for Fast failure
Ryan Breslow, founder of online checkout technology startup, Bolt, has given his (erm, colourful) take on why rival firm Fast failed.
Primark enlists EPAM Systems for new website launch
Primark has unveiled a new website, featuring thousands of products from across its ranges, as well as a fresh design, enhanced navigation and a new feature that allows customers to check stock availability in their local store.
This is launching first in the UK, before rolling out to Primark’s 13 other markets in the coming months.
Shein and Klarna announce London pop-up partnership
Fast fashion giant Shein recently opened the doors to a London pop-up in partnership with buy now, pay later big hitter Klarna.
The #SHEINxKlarna experience, hosted in Covent Garden, gave shoppers the chance to browse the Chinese retailer’s upcoming spring collection.
Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund invests in robotics company BionicHIVE
BionicHIVE, an Israeli firm which specialises in supply chain workplace-based robotics technology, has received an undisclosed amount of funding from the newly announced Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund.
BionicHIVE has developed SqUID, a solution which can be deployed in a range of supply chain facilities utilising existing shelving racks and boxes and is capable of pick and put-away from floor to ceiling.
boohoo hits the metaverse with female lead NFT collection
Fast fashion big hitter boohoo has announced the launch of its first NFT collection.
Blockchain and NFT technology centric Crurated raises €3 million
London-based wine marketplace, Crurated, has raised €3 million.
Investors include wine expert Chris Van Aeken, Dip WSET, entrepreneurs, and other private wine collectors.
The funds are being used to further build out blockchain and NFT technology within the company’s platform.
RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List: 100-1
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Pandora launches global hub in London to attract digital and marketing talent
Jewellery brand, Pandora, has created a global hub at its UK and Ireland head office in London, as part of a move to attract talent in the marketing, digital and technology space.
