We’re big fans of LinkedIn and are busy building an amazing community of retail tech enthusiasts on the social media platform. These are the articles that are currently on their radars, including Tesco, B&M, TPP Retail, SeeChange Technologies, Coalescent Mobile Robotics, German Doner Kebab, and the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards.
B&M rolls out TPP Retail technology as it looks to drive operational efficiency across UK stores
Discount retailer, B&M, has selected TPP Retail as its partner to drive operational efficiency across its 700+ UK stores with the implementation of Retail IQ.
It needed a modern solution that could scale at speed and support in-store operations. Held back by an estate of discontinued mobile devices, B&M hooked up with TPP Retail.
The Retail IQ solution was chosen to replace its legacy system and optimise in-store operations including pricing, labelling, promotions, and stock management processes.
Deployed on Zebra TC21 mobile devices for maximum compatibility with B&M’s existing estate of Zebra mobile printers, this has been implemented across 714 stores in four weeks.
It’s here! RTIH announces shortlist for 2023 omnichannel retail technology innovation awards
We’re pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by PMC, FreedomPay, Worldpay from FIS, CADS, 3D Cloud by Marxent, Goodays, and Vista Technology Support.
We received a record number of submissions this year and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, which will take place at the Barbican Centre in central London.
The event will be held on Wednesday, 29th November, maintaining its popular evening format, with a drinks reception in the stunning Conservatory, followed by a Christmas themed three course meal, and awards presentations in the Garden Room.
Congratulations to all those who made the shortlist.
To book your place at the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony on Wednesday, 29th November, click here.
Check out the shortlist for the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by @PMCRetail @freedompay @Worldpay_Global @CADS_Retail @Marxent @Goodays_UK and @VistaTechSup. Congrats to all those shortlisted including @Retail247_ @AiFiInc @GetZippin @emperiavr https://t.co/dtI13xNFCm
— Retail Technology Innovation Hub (@RTIH_RetailTech) November 7, 2023
SeeChange Technologies bags new investors, raises £8 million in seed extension funding
SeeChange Technologies, a specialist in retail focused visual AI, has announced the closing of its Series A funding of £8 million led by TriplePoint, with participation from new investors including Runa Capital and True Capital, and original backer Crane Venture Partners.
SeeChange’s visual AI platform, SeeWare, aims to enhance self-checkout, preempt stockouts, improve safety and reduce loss. SeeWare processes video from retailers’ existing hardware and this is deployed and scaled across the retail enterprise.
SeeWare has been piloted and commercially trialed by retail customers and partners including Diebold Nixdorf.
Evri little helps: parcel delivery firm announces Tesco Clubcard points partnership
Evri has announced a partnership with Tesco that will enable people to collect Clubcard points for every parcel they send with it.
This is the first time that the UK’s largest retailer has agreed this type of Clubcard partnership with a parcel delivery firm.
Consumers will be able to collect one Clubcard point for every £1 spent at evri.com.
They will then be able to turn them into vouchers to get money off their Tesco shop. Alternatively, consumers can choose to donate to charity – or double the value of their points with more than 100 Clubcard reward partners.
The tie up comes after Evri recently announced a £46 million investment to boost its customer service and operations in preparation for its busiest period of the year from Black Friday to Christmas Day.
It also follows a partnership with Tesco, which launched in 2021, when Evri’s ParcelShop services were made available in Express stores across the UK enabling customers to send, receive and return parcels as they shopped.
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Forward thinking farmers: UK AgriTech firm Hectare looks to revolutionise UK crop trading
Hectare, an AgriTech business in the UK, has unveiled Hectare Trading, a rebranded and enhanced version of of its Graindex crop trading platform.
Arable farmers face many challenges in managing their crop trades, such as limited access to market insights, trading position information saved in one place on paper or a spreadsheet and missing market highs while out working in the field.
Conversely, grain buyers are often under time pressure to fulfil quotas and contracts, requiring them to quickly get the right crop on their books at the right specification for a fair price.
Hectare Trading is designed to address these pain points.
Coalescent Mobile Robotics hires Oskar Lauritzen as CEO as Danish startup eyes next phase of growth
Danish company Coalescent Mobile Robotics (CM-Robotics) has announced the appointment of Oskar Lauritzen as its new Chief Executive Officer.
CM-Robotics develops and sells autonomous mobile robots that streamline in-store transportation needs, addressing tasks such as order fulfilment, restocking, and garbage collection.
Lauritzen ssys: “With a decade in SaaS, I’m eager to integrate my scaling expertise with robotics in the commerce sector.”
“I’m passionate about building for scale, and having spent many years working with grocery retailers, combining software and now hardware with the grocery industry, joining a strong and passionate team at CM-Robotics is exciting.”
Clionadh Martin, the current CEO and founder of Coalescent Mobile Robotics, will transition to the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
German Doner Kebab picks Hungrrr for launch of new restaurant online ordering app and website
Online ordering technology provider, Hungrrr, which is part of Snappy Group, has announced a partnership with German Doner Kebab (GDK).
GDK approached Hungrrr to create an online ordering app and website for its restaurants in the United Kingdom and internationally.
The platform will streamline in-venue ordering and provide customers with a centralised hub for placing orders for collection or delivery.
Additionally, Hungrrr has integrated with Uber Eats to provide last mile delivery services for GDK.
The new platform was launched in over 130 GDK stores across the United Kingdom, covering table service, collection, and delivery channels through both web browsers and a tailor made app.
This reach extends to a total of over 155 stores worldwide, with GDK’s global footprint spanning the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Canada, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, among other locations.
“I don’t fancy GDK” https://t.co/U5eR6Y9O2Y
— GDK – German Doner Kebab (@GermanDoner_UK) November 21, 2023
Secret Sales brings in Chris Lacey as Chief Digital Officer and Alex Adamson as Chief Marketing Officer
Secret Sales, a non full price marketplace for fashion, sportswear and beauty brands, has announced the appointment of Chris Lacey as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) as it accelerates its European expansion strategy.
CEO Chris Griffin says: “As we enter 2024, it’s critical for us to move quickly to keep pace with the strong appetite we’re seeing for off-price from our retailer and brand partners so we can help them expand into new European territories.”
“This is why the time is right to strengthen our leadership team to help us deliver on our vision to positively disrupt the world of off-price.”
As CDO, Lacey is responsible for driving Secret Sales’ platform growth and international expansion.
He will be working with all departments to optimise the e-commerce platform to drive digital revenue, enhance the customer experience and advance operations, including marketing and technology as the business accelerates further on its international expansion, including its merger and acquisition strategy.
Metacask and Grace O’Malley unveil THE GRACE, a collection of 501 digitally connected bottles of whiskey
Together, the 501 bottles form a 6 x 4.5m mural of Ireland’s legendary pirate queen, Grace O’Malley.
This is the final ‘reveal’ in a year long creative partnership that combines art, whiskey and technology to bring Irish contemporary culture and heritage to the forefront.
Available to buy now from €450, this gives collectors and whiskey lovers the chance to own a one of a kind piece of decentralised artwork from KinMx.
Created first as a street mural in Dublin, KinMx’s artwork idolising the aforementioned female leader, has been recreated across a canvas of 501 matt black Grace O’Malley whiskey bottles before being filled with a 13 year-old single grain Irish Whiskey with Amarone Finish.
