Retail Technology Innovation Hub's articles Data & Insights Walmart makes waste reduction move as it eyes more sustainable omnichannel fulfilment network Walmart is adopting new measures designed to reduce the amount of packaging waste associated with online orders. This includes moving from plastic to recyclable paper mailers, right-sizing cardboard box packaging, giving customers the option to consolidate shipping on e-commerce orders, opting out of single-use plastic bags for online pickup orders and last mile delivery efficiencies […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartSustainabilityAIData & InsightsDeliveryShoppersOmnichannelPackagingBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesBOPISPredictions and ForecastsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Technology & Innovation Six Flags preps first amusement park micro market launch featuring Amazon Just Walk Out technology Six Flags is set to become the first theme park operator to pilot Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, with the aim of reducing wait times for customers wanting to purchase food and drinks. It will soft launch the tech at its theme park in New Jersey on 1st June. A similar roll-out is planned later […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationTech: CashierlessAmazonInternational - UKPartnershipsCoca ColaMarketing: SocialTwitterShoppersDept. GroceryDept. FreshBrick and MortarStore LocationDept. BeverageDept. BakeryDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Retail Operations Ingka Group boosts Ikea omnichannel credentials as it snaps up supply chain technology provider Made4net Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group (the largest owner and operator of Ikea stores in 31 countries) has acquired Made4net, a US-based supply chain software solution provider. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. It says that the move will increase the capacity needed for a successful end-to-end customer offering, making it […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 2 min read OmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainShoppersMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationTwitterResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarAssociatesExecutivesData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Technology & Innovation Wearable safety technology is making workplaces safer Wearable technology has made waves in health and fitness, enabling everything from more personalised fitness training to doctors monitoring their patients remotely. Now wearable tech is helping to make improvements to workplace safety, with several trends helping to improve safety and reduce serious incidents. Wearable safety devices include a range of products that use tech […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsHealth & WellnessAssociatesInternational - UKMetaverseTech: AR and VRSave A LotStore LocationSustainabilityESG and CSRDept. NonfoodMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi UK teams with Polytag to gain access to real-time packaging lifecycle information Aldi UK has partnered with recycling technology company Polytag. It will trial the deployment of Polytag’s invisible UV tags onto its packaging, starting from July. With the company’s unique readers installed at the Biffa Teeside recycling centre, Aldi will get insights on the quantity of its packaging that is actually recycled and be able to […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 2 min read PackagingInternational - UKAldiSustainabilityLidlTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshMarketing: SocialData & InsightsBrick and MortarTwitterDept. HBCDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Department & Category Marks and Spencer blasted by elderly customers as it goes cashless in automated cafes Marks and Spencer has come under fire from disgruntled elderly customers after closing traditional counters in eight digital cafes, including at two of the retailer’s megastores. With orders placed via touchscreens, staff are now focused on making food and drinks rather than taking orders, with customers alerted when their order is ready. Elderly shoppers have […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 2 min read ShoppersMarketing: SocialTwitterBrick and MortarInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalInclusivityAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Data & Insights Scaling your business: when, why, and how? Scaling up a business is both an exhilarating and challenging phase in the life of an entrepreneur. It’s an opportunity to expand your reach, serve more customers, and increase profitability. However, it comes with its share of challenges and responsibilities. Today, we’ll be answering some key questions about scaling your business, focusing on readiness, branding, […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BrandAIShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainStrategyResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Technology & Innovation 2023 RTIH retail technology awards: Supply Chain Innovation category now open for submissions The fifth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards is now open for entries. The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and include a supply chain category. Deadline for 2023 submissions is Friday, 27th October, with winners being revealed at an exclusive event in central London on Wednesday, 29th November. Entries […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityInternational - UKMarketing: SocialTwitterCOVID19Dept. 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This will see it develop and implement a new platform to help Frasers Group scale data visibility and reporting across its retailers, which includes Sports Direct. “We selected Google Cloud because we were facing a data challenge – […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationGoogleData & InsightsMarketing: SocialTwitterInternational - UKPartnershipsExecutivesSustainabilityFlagship StoresPepsiCoVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Shopper & Customer One in five Brits prioritising festivals over holidays this summer, eBay Ads research finds With Glastonbury 2023 fast approaching, 20% of Brits plan to prioritise festivals over holidays this summer, according to research from eBay Ads. The findings, based on a survey of 1,000 UK consumers, reveal that 28% expect this festival season to be the biggest following the pandemic, with a further 22% saying this is the most […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read ConsumersInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsCOVID19Marketing: SocialSustainabilityTwitterResults & InvestmentStrategyData & InsightsThick DataAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Data & Insights ChatGPT’s competitors and the unique differences between AI chatbots Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT, it has become synonymous with this new generation of advanced chatbots and the generative text AI that made them possible. However, there are many developers competing in this field who offer different and more unique AI experiences. Let’s talk about these underrated AI projects and the importance of different chatbot experiences […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTMarketing: VoiceData & InsightsGoogleMarketing: SocialShoppersConsumersTwitterDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsShopifyAssociatesTrends: FinanceInclusivityInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Media & Marketing Bouclair deploys PredictSpring to connect store and online experiences for employees and customers Bouclair, a home furnishings and décor brand operating across Canada, has completed the integration of PredictSpring’s PoS into all of its retail locations. “For over 50 years, we have been committed to offering our customers not only stylish and affordable home furnishings, but also a personalised and enjoyable shopping experience,” says Peter Goldberg, President and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterShoppersOmnichannelAssociatesTechnology & InnovationInternational - North AmericaDept. NonfoodLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StoreExecutivesCustomer ExperienceStart UpsTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
Data & Insights Walmart makes waste reduction move as it eyes more sustainable omnichannel fulfilment network Walmart is adopting new measures designed to reduce the amount of packaging waste associated with online orders. This includes moving from plastic to recyclable paper mailers, right-sizing cardboard box packaging, giving customers the option to consolidate shipping on e-commerce orders, opting out of single-use plastic bags for online pickup orders and last mile delivery efficiencies […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationWalmartSustainabilityAIData & InsightsDeliveryShoppersOmnichannelPackagingBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesBOPISPredictions and ForecastsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Six Flags preps first amusement park micro market launch featuring Amazon Just Walk Out technology Six Flags is set to become the first theme park operator to pilot Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology, with the aim of reducing wait times for customers wanting to purchase food and drinks. It will soft launch the tech at its theme park in New Jersey on 1st June. A similar roll-out is planned later […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationTech: CashierlessAmazonInternational - UKPartnershipsCoca ColaMarketing: SocialTwitterShoppersDept. GroceryDept. FreshBrick and MortarStore LocationDept. BeverageDept. BakeryDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Operations Ingka Group boosts Ikea omnichannel credentials as it snaps up supply chain technology provider Made4net Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group (the largest owner and operator of Ikea stores in 31 countries) has acquired Made4net, a US-based supply chain software solution provider. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. It says that the move will increase the capacity needed for a successful end-to-end customer offering, making it […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 2 min read OmnichannelOperations & Supply ChainShoppersMarketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationTwitterResults & InvestmentBrick and MortarAssociatesExecutivesData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Wearable safety technology is making workplaces safer Wearable technology has made waves in health and fitness, enabling everything from more personalised fitness training to doctors monitoring their patients remotely. Now wearable tech is helping to make improvements to workplace safety, with several trends helping to improve safety and reduce serious incidents. Wearable safety devices include a range of products that use tech […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsHealth & WellnessAssociatesInternational - UKMetaverseTech: AR and VRSave A LotStore LocationSustainabilityESG and CSRDept. NonfoodMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi UK teams with Polytag to gain access to real-time packaging lifecycle information Aldi UK has partnered with recycling technology company Polytag. It will trial the deployment of Polytag’s invisible UV tags onto its packaging, starting from July. With the company’s unique readers installed at the Biffa Teeside recycling centre, Aldi will get insights on the quantity of its packaging that is actually recycled and be able to […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 2 min read PackagingInternational - UKAldiSustainabilityLidlTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshMarketing: SocialData & InsightsBrick and MortarTwitterDept. HBCDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodHealth & WellnessExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentDept. Perimeter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Marks and Spencer blasted by elderly customers as it goes cashless in automated cafes Marks and Spencer has come under fire from disgruntled elderly customers after closing traditional counters in eight digital cafes, including at two of the retailer’s megastores. With orders placed via touchscreens, staff are now focused on making food and drinks rather than taking orders, with customers alerted when their order is ready. Elderly shoppers have […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 2 min read ShoppersMarketing: SocialTwitterBrick and MortarInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryLegal & CriminalInclusivityAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Scaling your business: when, why, and how? Scaling up a business is both an exhilarating and challenging phase in the life of an entrepreneur. It’s an opportunity to expand your reach, serve more customers, and increase profitability. However, it comes with its share of challenges and responsibilities. Today, we’ll be answering some key questions about scaling your business, focusing on readiness, branding, […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationMarketing: BrandAIShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainStrategyResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsInternational - UKDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation 2023 RTIH retail technology awards: Supply Chain Innovation category now open for submissions The fifth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards is now open for entries. The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world and include a supply chain category. Deadline for 2023 submissions is Friday, 27th October, with winners being revealed at an exclusive event in central London on Wednesday, 29th November. Entries […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainSustainabilityInternational - UKMarketing: SocialTwitterCOVID19Dept. ApparelOmnichannelTrends: TechPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing SADA to develop new data platform on Google Cloud for UK retailer Frasers Group SADA has announced a new services engagement with Frasers Group, a retail conglomerate based in the UK. This will see it develop and implement a new platform to help Frasers Group scale data visibility and reporting across its retailers, which includes Sports Direct. “We selected Google Cloud because we were facing a data challenge – […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationGoogleData & InsightsMarketing: SocialTwitterInternational - UKPartnershipsExecutivesSustainabilityFlagship StoresPepsiCoVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer One in five Brits prioritising festivals over holidays this summer, eBay Ads research finds With Glastonbury 2023 fast approaching, 20% of Brits plan to prioritise festivals over holidays this summer, according to research from eBay Ads. The findings, based on a survey of 1,000 UK consumers, reveal that 28% expect this festival season to be the biggest following the pandemic, with a further 22% saying this is the most […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 2 min read ConsumersInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDept. ApparelHoliday & EventsCOVID19Marketing: SocialSustainabilityTwitterResults & InvestmentStrategyData & InsightsThick DataAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights ChatGPT’s competitors and the unique differences between AI chatbots Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT, it has become synonymous with this new generation of advanced chatbots and the generative text AI that made them possible. However, there are many developers competing in this field who offer different and more unique AI experiences. Let’s talk about these underrated AI projects and the importance of different chatbot experiences […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 3 min read AITechnology & InnovationChatGPTMarketing: VoiceData & InsightsGoogleMarketing: SocialShoppersConsumersTwitterDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsShopifyAssociatesTrends: FinanceInclusivityInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Bouclair deploys PredictSpring to connect store and online experiences for employees and customers Bouclair, a home furnishings and décor brand operating across Canada, has completed the integration of PredictSpring’s PoS into all of its retail locations. “For over 50 years, we have been committed to offering our customers not only stylish and affordable home furnishings, but also a personalised and enjoyable shopping experience,” says Peter Goldberg, President and […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 29, 2023May 29, 2023 < 1 min read Marketing: SocialTwitterShoppersOmnichannelAssociatesTechnology & InnovationInternational - North AmericaDept. NonfoodLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StoreExecutivesCustomer ExperienceStart UpsTech: Robotics 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked