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Walkbase Millimeter Wave Sensor Solution now available for retailers following US grocery store trials

STRATACACHE company Walkbase, an in-store analytics solutions provider for retailers, has unveiled new millimeter wave sensor technology. On display this week at NRF in New York, it provides retailers and premises owners a way to accurately measure in-store customer behaviour without collecting or divulging the personal identifying information (PII) of customers.  “For retailers looking to […]
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Digital gift cards firm Recharge announces £38 million facility with ABN AMRO to fuel M&A strategy

Recharge, a European specialist in online prepaid payments, has secured a £38 million facility with ABN AMRO. It says that the funding will enable the company to “drive consolidation across markets, open new segments and overall strengthen its position in the prepaid payments industry”. The £38 million facility is part of a broader strategy to […]
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Refund tech firm Reshop brings in Afterpay Co-Founder Anthony Eisen as CEO and bags $17m in funding

Reshop, a startup that focuses on the refund process for both consumers and retailers, has announced Anthony Eisen as its CEO, as well as a $17 million fundraise.  Eisen most recently served as Co-Founder and Co-CEO at FinTech firm Afterpay, which he launched alongside Nick Molnar in 2014 and listed on the ASX in May […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Many UK retail CFOs pessimistic about trading conditions for 2025 as budget adds £7bn to bills

A British Retail Consortium survey of CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) at 52 UK retailers reveals significant concern about trading conditions over the next 12 months. Sentiment languished at -57 with 70% of respondents “pessimistic” or “very pessimistic” about trading conditions over the coming 12 months, while just 13% said they were “optimistic” or very “optimistic” […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Game changer for Wolt Ads retail media solution as it utilises AppsFlyer Data Collaboration Platform

AppsFlyer, a specialist in data collaboration solutions, marketing measurement, and data analytics, has announced a partnership with Wolt, which operates in the local commerce and delivery space. Through the tie up, Wolt Ads – Wolt’s retail media solution – will utilise AppsFlyer’s Data Collaboration Platform (DCP) to share and collaborate on first-party data with advertisers […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Five year journey comes to an end as Scott Ruffin founded online delivery startup Pandion shuts down

Just ten months ago, Pandion, which was started in 2020 by former Amazon and Walmart executive Scott Ruffin, raised $41.5 million, with sales forecasted north of $200 million. But the parcel network designed for e-commerce residential delivery has now closed abruptly, after talks with potential acquirers and investors proved unsuccessful. Employees will be paid through to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Need to Know: The value of independent measurement for retail media attribution

Worldwide retail media ad spending is projected to increase by nearly $100 billion between 2020 and 2025. Its 21.8% predicted rise this year will outpace growth rates in nearly all other forms of ad spending. Simply put, advertisers are putting greater emphasis on retail media in their ad plans. Based on Nielsen’s 2024 Annual Marketing […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Retail247 enlists industry veterans as technology firm announces formation of new advisory board

Retail247, known for its PIM (Origin), stock platform (Archean) and retail consultancy services, has announced the formation of a new advisory board. This includes Andy King who has served as CEO at Evans Cycles, Dobbies Garden Centres, and Notcutts Garden Centres. Additionally, he has held NED roles at several prominent businesses including Topps Tiles and […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

bpost tests out parcel lockers initiative in Antwerp that offers shipping without packaging or labels

bpost, also known as the Belgian Post Group, is launching a pilot project that allows customers to send items without packaging or labels by dropping them off in a parcel locker. In an initial stage, this option will only be available through the My bpost app. Starting this week, private customers and businesses sending items […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2024: the year of AI, reality checks, and physical stores claiming a new place in shoppers’ lives

As the Christmas and New Year break fast approaches, RTIH Founder and Editor, Scott Thompson, runs through his key retail tech related takeaways from a hugely eventful and fascinating 2024. Ignore AI at your peril Using AI to nudge people towards better choices, like suggesting alternatives to high sodium products, could revolutionise how shoppers interact […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Including Scala, StrongPoint, and Circana: RTIH presents last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including BP, M&S Food, Retail Insight, Rimi, Harrison Retail, Boden, Peak, Bealls, Legion Technologies, SPAR International, East of England Co-op, Northeast Grocery, Amazon, and Steve Madden. Rimi Rimi (part of ICA Group), has placed an order with […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Tesco’s rapid c-store expansion continues

Tesco is planning another 150 Express stores in the next three years, further fuelling the battle for  convenience spending. The plans will see Tesco’s convenience store arm expand to nearly 2,230 stores, with the creation of more than 2,000 jobs as a result of the… This story continues at Tesco’s rapid c-store expansion continues Or […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Bubbleology gains listings at One Stop and Sainsbury’s

Bubble tea brand, Bubbleology, has added two new nationwide supermarket listings to its portfolio with Sainsbury’s and convenience stores One Stop. Having already secured listings for its home-kit range with Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, B&M and Ocado, the new partnerships with Sainsbury’s and One Stop form… This story continues at Bubbleology gains listings at One Stop […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2024 RTIH retail technology awards: Most Promising Innovation finalists include Snapchat and i love it

We’re pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2024 RTIH Awards Most Promising Innovation category. We received a record number of submissions this year across 20+ categories and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times. It’s now over to our judging panel who will decide […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Mini profile: Franchisee successfully coverts former Co-op site into One Stop store

Experienced retailer Dharm Patel has converted a former Co-op site in Hemel Hempstead and transformed it into a One Stop store. The decision to partner with the Tesco-owned franchisor is said to have been hugely successful with sales and profitability going from strength to strength… This story continues at Mini profile: Franchisee successfully coverts former […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

Swedish Meatballs on Demand: Ikea Opens Standalone Restaurant in UK

Image courtesy Ikea UK Ikea has opened the doors of its first standalone restaurant, on King Street in the UK’s Hammersmith district of West London. The restaurant is located next door to the retailer’s newly upgraded Hammersmith city store, which is part of the chain’s larger efforts to create a more accessible shopping experience by […]
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  1. International

Spar UK appoints former Nisa CEO as MD

Michael Fletcher has been appointed as the new managing director of Spar UK. With over two decades of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge from various high-profile roles within the convenience and grocery retail sectors. Fletcher spent 22 years at Tesco plc, where he… This story continues at Spar UK appoints former Nisa CEO […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Emergency pizzas and autonomously farmed parsnips: this week’s coolest retail technology plays

RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including Evri, Tesco, Dunelm, EE, OnBuy, Save A Lot, Domino’s, M&S, Sodexo, Instacart, Walmart, and Dorel Home. Waitrose and Just Eat In the coming weeks, millions of Just Eat Takeaway.com customers will be able to order […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

One Stop phases out its own-brand products to replace them with Tesco’s

One Stop is to phase out its current own-label products and replace them with Tesco’s core own-brand range across all its stores. The group, which is a subsidiary of Tesco and now has more than 1,000 stores, believes the move will enable its retailers to… This story continues at One Stop phases out its own-brand […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Booker growth contributes to Tesco’s positive interim results

Tesco reported significant sales growth in its 2024/2025 interim results. Sales across the group grew by 3.5% over the period to £31.5bn and like-for-like sales rose by 2.9%. Food sales grew by 5.4%, which includes a strong contribution from fresh food volume growth as we… This story continues at Booker growth contributes to Tesco’s positive […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Will Foxtrot’s Second Try Pay Off?

  Foxtrot, the modern convenience store chain blending gourmet food, coffee, and convenience, is taking a second shot at expansion after its initial growth struggles. With a focus on urban living, on-demand delivery, and unique product offerings, Foxtrot aims to redefine what convenience stores can be. Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Including THG Fulfil, Instacart, and Deliverect: last week’s biggest retail technology plays at a glance

RTIH rounds up the stand out retail systems deals, launches, deployments and pilots from the past seven days. Including HORNBACH Baumarkt, Blue Yonder, One Stop, The Very Group, Puma, CarrefourSA, Lidl Ireland, Shopify, Londis, The Range, Wilko, Primark, and GoWit. Instacart Instacart’s FoodStorm (OMS) technology is announcing new capabilities that will be available for retailers […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Foodservice Retail Discontinuity Continues Driven by Gen Z and Millennial Adoption

  Notice was first given in 1991 when Foodservice Solutions®, Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson, warned foodservice industry professionals about the shifting consumer mindset at COEX. Then, in 1996, Johnson coined the term “grocerants” in an Op-Ed article published in both FoodService Director and Nation’s Restaurant News. Fast forward to today, and the foodservice industry is […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

What Price Loyalty? | Big story

Clever marketing ploy or brazen rip-off? Whatever your view of loyalty pricing, it’s hard to miss at the moment. Tesco is pushing hard on its Clubcard Prices though TV advertising, while rival multiples including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and the Co-op have jumped on board with their… This story continues at What Price Loyalty? | Big story […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon Fresh: The Copycat Grocer Abandoning Innovation for Imitation

  From the outset, Amazon has been synonymous with innovation. The company disrupted the entire retail landscape with its commitment to price competitiveness, customer-centric operations, and an unmatched logistical network. Now then according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes, in a perplexing pivot, Amazon Fresh has devolved into a […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The Juice is loose on Roblox! RTIH rolls out the biggest retail technology news stories of the week

It’s Friday, the weekend is almost upon us, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail systems space. Here’s your briefing on the most important stories from the past five days, including B&Q, DPD, Walmart, Sainsbury’s, Instacart, Aldi, Asos, Microsoft, Lush, Ocado Retail, and Saks Off 5th. 1. DIY retailer […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

UK’s biggest grocer Tesco partners with Marketplacer to launch its new online marketplace

Marketplacer has partnered with Tesco to launch its new online marketplace. Powered by Marketplacer’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology, this offers Tesco customers access to more third-party products online that complement its existing range, with the aim of giving people a one-stop-shop for everything they may need.    The project, which commenced in June, will continue to expand, […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Ikea announces 100th Tesco Click and Collect point and preps roll-out of 100 more within next year

Ikea has opened its 100th mobile pick-up point, following a UK wide roll-out. The service is free of charge for orders over £100 and costs £5 for orders below that amount. The expansion comes as the retailer reports that almost 40% of its total sales are made through online purchases. Customers can use the offering […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Let staff watch the game, says Usdaw

Retail trade union Usdaw is urging convenience retailers to consider closing on Sunday evening so staff can watch England in the European football championship final. The union’s suggestion comes after Tesco and Sainsbury’s announced they would be shutting their small stores on Sunday evening to… This story continues at Let staff watch the game, says […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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