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  1. Technology & Innovation

Companies are replacing more martech, focused on integrations and APIs, and still expanding their stacks

I have two surveys for you that I think you’ll love. The first is one that I’m asking you to take: a cut-through-the-BS survey on the real ways in which you’re seeing gen AI used in your organization — or not. This data will contribute to the “Martech for 2025” report and virtual event Frans […]
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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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Roblox Unlocks In-Game Commerce with Shopify Integration

Roblox has announced a new commerce integration with Shopify that will allow brands with Shopify storefronts to sell physical items directly in their Roblox games. Shopify plans to begin piloting the integration soon, with a larger launch of the capability planned for 2025. Shopify President Harley Finkelstein as a Roblox character. (Image courtesy Shopify) “You’ll […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Rethinking Work.

This post provides an update and a request before we return to regular posts next week. The Update For the past 18 months I have been working on my second book which after having been edited, fact checked, proof read and indexed by a team at HarperCollins is ready to go into production in Hardcover, […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Navigating the Future of Loyalty: Innovative Strategies for Engagement, Rewards and Unveiling the Differences Ahead

Loyalty programs have long been a staple of the business world, offering incentives and rewards to engage and retain customers. However, as consumer expectations evolve and technology advances, these programs are undergoing a significant transformation, with brands on the hunt for seamless backend solutions to help them foster lasting connections that transcend the transaction. From […]
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Ikea Drones Will Employ AI to Work in Tandem with Fulfillment Employees

Ikea has embarked on the latest phase of drone adoption by rolling out an upgraded AI-powered system that will allow the drones to work efficiently alongside human workers in distribution centers. By integrating this new system into fulfillment spaces, Ikea’s operations will “run continuously,” the company shared in an announcement. Ikea initially adopted drone technology […]
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VC Execs: AI’s Value is Going Beyond the ‘Generative’ Hype

“Generative AI” has been a key phrase in PR and media for the past 18 months. However, a panel of venture capital (VC) and tech investors revealed during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo this past June that they’re taking a more long-term view of AI. They’re focusing less on mind-bending consumer-facing experiences, like those […]
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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. Technology & Innovation

Fast fashion giant Asos extends relationship with Microsoft as it ramps up use of generative AI tools

Asos has signed a new AI related three-year agreement with Microsoft. The online retailer is already tapping AI features integrated into Microsoft solutions. This includes process automation through Power Automate; automated meeting summaries, notes, actions, and live translations through Teams Premium; and Microsoft Copilot, including Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Copilot for Github. “A core […]
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Amazon opens micromobility hub and launches first electric cargo bike deliveries to shoppers in Norwich

Amazon has opened its first micromobility hub in Norfolk at its delivery station in Norwich. This houses a fleet of new electric cargo bikes which will deliver thousands of packages per week to Amazon customers, taking traditional delivery vans off city centre roads. Norwich joins more than 40 cities in the UK and across Europe […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Instacart announces first ever global launch of AI powered smart trolley Caper Carts with Aldi

Instacart and Aldi South Group are to expand their partnership globally. This includes the roll-out of Instacart’s Connected Stores technologies across the retailer’s stores in the US, including In-Store mode and Carrot Tags, as well as fulfilment technology to power e-commerce orders. And in a European first, Aldi South Group is testing Caper Carts in […]
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Retail technology veteran Dr. Christian Bock takes on Manager IPO Stores Strategy role at Aldi Süd

Last month, we reported that Dr. Christian Bock was joining Aldi Süd in August where, he said in a LinkedIn post, he was “looking forward to taking the customer experience and shopping experience to the next level together with my new colleagues”. We can now reveal his new job title: Manager IPO Stores Strategy. He […]
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Footwear retailer Soletrader unveils new headless e-commerce site using BigCommerce platform

Soletrader has launched its new headless and composable website on the BigCommerce platform. Founded over 60 years ago, Soletrader has more than 28 bricks and mortar stores and concessions across the UK, trading as Soletrader and Sole. “We had replatformed our previous websites only three years ago, and they were very much still fit for […]
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Focus on online ordering as home and leisure retailer The Range goes live with new iOS and Android mobile app

The Range reports that its new mobile app is live. In a LinkedIn post, the retailer said: “Our customers can now shop for their homes, hobbies, pets or projects in one place. And with over 100,000 products at their fingertips, we’ve made online ordering even easier than before.” “Customers can filter by department, find their […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Top 2024 Trends & Predictions Check-In

In December 2023, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its latest Industry Trends & Predictions Report, a multi-media experience featuring insights from 15 of the industry’s top analysts, futurists and thought leaders. Now that we’re halfway through the year, we thought it would be an ideal time to revisit some of the report’s top predictions and conduct a […]
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But all I found was sausage rolls and ATMs: RTIH’s most read retail technology articles from last week

Check out the articles on this here website that caught your fancy last week, including Greggs, Monzo, Vista Technology Support, Shopify, The Range, Asda, EE, The Perfume Shop, Accenture, and GlassesUSA.com. Greggs and Monzo team on sausage roll ATM in Newcastle: check out this week’s coolest retail technology plays RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Coach Deploys Digital Gamification to Promote ‘Find Your Courage’ Campaign

Coach has partnered with metaverse platforms Roblox and Zepeto to support its Spring 2024 collection’s campaign theme, “Find Your Courage.” The luxury brand will offer items to help users playing the competitive Roblox fashion games Fashion Famous 2 and Fashion Klossette and in the Zepeto social avatar app. The campaign follows virtual human Imma’s journey […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

RTIH Innovation Awards winner Cart.com secures $105 million in debt refinancing from BlackRock

Cart.com, a provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions, has secured a $105 million term loan facility provided by funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. The company says that the latest facility, among other things, consolidates its venture debt at competitive terms. “Cart.com is one of the fastest growing providers of commerce and logistics solutions […]
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  1. Data & Insights

2Q24 Pictures for PMs Webcast

Introducing Pictures for PMs: 2Q24 Key Themes Visualized Date: Thursday, July 18th, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM ET Created for those looking to quickly understand broader themes across the global consumer and technology landscape, “Pictures for PMs” takes a step beyond the data to present a clear view of the bigger picture. In this webcast and […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Focus on influencers as online fashion retailer boohoo taps LoudCrow technology for social commerce journey

In 2022, LoudCrowd started working with boohoo to scale the online retailer’s influencer programmes. In a LinkedIn post, Gary Garofalo, CEO at LoudCrowd, said: “They were already working with hundreds of influencers in a one-to-one capacity. And like most brands, they had roughly reached their capacity in cost/effort.” “We were able to set up automated […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

How technology is democratising and transforming finance

The world of finance has taken a phenomenal turn in recent years. This incredible evolution has gone hand in hand with an unprecedented technological revolution. It’s amazing to think that we’ve gone from Wall Street to blockchain in just a few short years. With technological advances being adapted to finance, this world is finally being […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Colibri Express autonomous store opens on motorway in Portugal, powered by Sensei retail technology

Colibri has announced the opening of the first autonomous store on one of Grupo Brisa’s highways in Portugal, under the Colibri Express banner. Located in Colibri de Pombal, A1, towards Lisbon, this is the result of a partnership with Sensei. José Maria Almeida Lima, General Manager at Brisa Service Areas, says: “Customers can access a […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Future of VR: Understanding what consumers want from virtual reality in 2024

“Virtual reality is a medium for the extension of body and mind… constructed by the senses and only exists in the minds of users.” You may be thinking this sounds revolutionary, right? But it was actually published all the way back in 1993 by Frank Biocca and Mark Levy. The point we’re making is, like […]
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  1. Retailer Media

New CVS Self-Serve Retail Media Offering Aims to Help Brands ‘Move at the Speed of Commerce’

CVS Media Exchange (CMX), CVS’ retail media network, is beta testing a new self-service offering for its advertiser partners in collaboration with The Trade Desk. While managed services will still be available to CVS’ advertisers, the new self-service option aims to expand the access and transparency of CMX by offering brands more autonomy and control […]
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Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F)

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […]
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Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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Future of Marketing: Part One

Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing.  Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […]
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Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […]
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