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  1. Technology & Innovation

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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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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Fashion focused generative AI platform Raspberry AI lands $24 million in Series A funding led by a16z

Raspberry AI, a generative AI platform for fashion creatives working with Under Armour, MCM Worldwide, Gruppo Teddy and Li & Fung, has secured $24 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Existing investors Greycroft, Correlation Ventures and MVP Ventures also participated in the round, along with angel investors including Gokul Rajaram and Ken […]
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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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AI insights, clienteling, and store fulfillment coming to Aptos ONE PoS platform during 2025

Aptos reports today from NRF’s Big Show in NYC that 2025 will see its largest R&D spend in company history. Exact numbers were not given in a press release, but according to Aptos CEO Pete Sinisgalli, the investment will fund major new Aptos ONE PoS platform capabilities, faster release cycles and a transition to a unified […]
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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. Technology & Innovation

Including Simbe, Whatnot, bpost, and DoorDash: this week’s biggest retail technology stories

2025 is up and running, it’s nearly the weekend, 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 few days, including N Brown Group, Akeneo, Ibotta, PittaRosso, Scarpe&Scarpe, Impact Analytics, Dentsu, Differin, and Dubit. 1. N Brown wraps […]
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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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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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AI agents are the new iPaaS and the next frontier of intense competition in digital ops orchestration

Welcome to 2025! It’ll be the Year of AI Agents in martech, in word and deed. Here’s what I think that means… From the moment there was more than one software product in a company’s tech stack, there’s been jockeying to determine who was boss. If the tech stack were an orchestra, which product would […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

The National CIO Review Honors Dave Hatz as the 2024 CIO Cup™ Recipient

Atlanta, GA — The National CIO Review, in partnership with the Executive Council of the CIO Professional Network, is proud to announce Dave Hatz as the recipient of the 2024 CIO Cup™. Now in its fifth year, this prestigious award celebrates technology leaders who embody innovation, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to the greater […]
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How Brands from Walmart to Pacsun Have Harnessed the Power of Digital Twins

In its broadest and most straightforward definition, a digital twin is “a virtual replica of a physical object, person or process that can be used to simulate its behavior to better understand how it works in real life,” according to McKinsey. Digital twins are often linked to a data source; in some cases, that means […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Walmart: Creating Consumer Relevance Through Cutting-Edge Tech Innovation

  For decades, Walmart has driven change by meeting consumers’ evolving needs in affordability and convenience. In 2024, the retailer’s embrace of automation, AI, and immersive technologies underscores one vital truth: staying consumer-relevant requires constant innovation. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® thinks it’s time to examine Walmart’s tech-driven initiatives through […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Seven Predictions for Tech in 2025

This past year in tech could be strangely described as a year of calm, sustained progress. After a wild 2023 that featured OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s ousting and return, NVIDIA’s ascent, and FTX’s downfall, the story of 2024 was much steadier. This year, AI models and applications advanced meaningfully, adding deeper memories, longer context windows, […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

SVP Reveals How Tractor Supply Assesses Tech to Power ‘Legendary’ Service Experiences

A key aspect of Tractor Supply Company’s brand mission is providing legendary customer service. That means investing in technology that both directly — and indirectly — supports them as they browse and buy across channels. Whether customers decide to shop online, use the mobile app or are face to face with an associate, Tractor Supply […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Your Guide to Making the Most of CES 2025

The Consumer Electronics Show, better known as CES, is the ultimate playground for technology enthusiasts, product manufacturers, and innovators. CES 2025 promises to be the most exciting iteration yet, offering a front-row seat to the tech revolution. From groundbreaking gadgets to industry-shaping innovations, CES is where the future comes to life. If you’re attending this […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Five Below Taps Forever 21 CEO to Lead Company

Five Below has named Winnie Park, currently CEO of Forever 21, to take the reins as its CEO, effective Dec. 16, 2024. Previous Five Below CEO Joel Anderson left the company to lead Petco in July 2024. In her new role, Park will work closely with COO Kenneth Bull, who has been serving as interim […]
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  1. Data & Insights

On Work.

Image by Joe Latimer using Midjourney. Work is central to the human experience. Thanks for reading The Future Does Not Fit In The Containers Of The Past! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Along with our physical health and our family relationships, work is the other significant factor that impacts […]
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Strategikon Recognized as an Industry Leader in Clinical Trial Optimization

San Francisco, CA — Strategikon, a leader in clinical outsourcing solutions, is honored to be named one of the “Innovators of the Year 2024” by The CEO Views. This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s groundbreaking efforts in revolutionizing clinical trials through advanced operational and clinical outsourcing solutions. Strategikon’s journey began with a mission to tackle […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Chewy Challenges Robotics Providers to Improve Autonomous Warehouse Picking

Chewy and nonprofit robotics hub MassRobotics have created the CHAMP (Chewy Autonomous Mobile Picking) Challenge, offering $30,000 and the potential to work with Chewy going forward to the winning robotics manufacturer. The challenge addresses the physical demands involved in handling large, heavy products, such as bags, boxes and pails of dog food and cat litter, […]
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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. Data & Insights

The invisible secret behind retail’s modernization journey

​Imagine a shopper browsing their favorite store. The shelves are well-stocked, the checkout lines are short and everything feels seamless. Behind the scenes, there’s a silent orchestra of technology managing inventory levels, monitoring customer traffic flows, collecting online orders and ensuring it all runs smoothly and securely. This is the future of retail, where AI […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Auchan, A French Grocery Success

Founded in 1961 in Roubaix, Auchan has grown into a significant player in the French retail market, operating hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores across the country and abroad according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Despite increased competition from discounters and online platforms, Auchan remains a consumer favorite and is […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

McDonald’s UK extends Uber Direct tie up as fast food giant chases more app delivery orders

McDonald’s UK & Ireland has extended its partnership with Uber Direct, Uber’s white label delivery solution. Uber Direct, which utilises the Uber Eats courier network, will be a big part of McDonald’s push to grow delivery orders through its app. Its technology allows people to track delivery from their local restaurant to their door and […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Ocean Outdoor adds Carnaby Quarter screen to London portfolio with adidas onboard as launch partner

Ocean Outdoor has launched The Screen on Carnaby. Measuring 6m x 3m, this landscape screen (provided by Daktronics) is positioned above The London Palladium Wall of Fame which is opposite the north entrance to Soho’s Carnaby Street and the luxury retailer Liberty. The Carnaby location forms a “golden triangle” for brands when combined with Ocean’s […]
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Retail tech innovation of the week: Snap Street taps Snapchat IRL and experiential shopping destination

Retail Technology Innovation of the Week is a series brought to you by RTIH, and sponsored by 3D Cloud, highlighting stand out deployments, launches, and initiatives by retailers and tech suppliers. Every week, we will showcase forward thinking tech plays that have impressed our Editor and the Retail Technology Innovations Report judging panel, alongside the […]
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Ocula announces £4 million Series A funding round alongside new AI powered e-commerce solution

UK-based AI driven e-commerce solution provider, Ocula Technologies, has closed a £4 million Series A funding round. The includes investments from NYO Capital and Jose Luis Gomes, and follows a £3.25 million led by Praetura Ventures in August. Gomes brings a wealth of experience from his role leading Google Cloud’s North American Retail & Consumer […]
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Paris and London based AI powered inventory platform Autone raises $17 million from General Catalyst

Autone, an AI powered platform helping retailers with inventory management, has raised a $17 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst. All existing investors from its seed round also reinvested in the Series A. This includes Speedinvest, YCombinator, Seedcamp, 2100VC, Motier, Financière Saint James, and business angels from LVMH, Sephora and Moncler. The […]
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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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  2. Technology & Innovation

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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