Asda deploys Geek+ robots to improve parcel service
British supermarket chain Asda is using an intelligent sorting system from Chinese robotics firm Geek+ to support continued growth across its parcel collection and returns business. Sixty autonomous mobile [...]
ParcelHero warns of stores turning to the dark side
The store of tomorrow might replace shoppers with robots and stock with digital screens, according to a study by UK home delivery firm ParcelHero. The reopening of non-essential stores [...]
Covid-19 fears boost wearable payments market
The global wearable payment device market is projected to grow from $43bn in 2021 to $82bn by 2026, at a CAGR of 13.6%, according to a report from Research [...]
Aevi and Mastercard simplify omnichannel shopping
Smart merchant enablement platform Aevi and Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS) are combining technologies to simplify the omnichannel shopping experience. Aevi integrates payments and data across all customer channels [...]
Chipotle invests in robot delivery firm Nuro
Restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill has invested in California-based Nuro, a specialist in autonomous delivery, as part of its series C funding round. Nuro uses robotics in its fleet [...]
Stord raises $65m to boost retail supply chain
Atlanta-based Stord, a company delivering a cloud supply chain for retailers and ecommerce brands, has raised $65m in series C funding led by Bond, bringing fundraising in the last [...]
Marriott pilot explores contactless check-ins
Hotel chain Marriott has started a pilot programme for contactless arrival kiosks at several US hotels, as well as a proof-of-concept for contactless grab-and-go marketplaces at two Fairfield by [...]
Green Spoon and Shelvspace improve visibility for retailers
US companies Green Spoon Sales and Shelvspace have combined technologies to provide brands with more visibility, better collaboration with retailers and faster speed to market. Colorado-based Green Spoon Sales, [...]
Bambuser starter pack extends reach of live video shopping
Swedish video streaming company Bambuser has launched a live video shopping one-to-many starter package to help more businesses engage shoppers and drive sales using interactive ecommerce technology. Featuring the [...]
MySize integrates shoe sizer with retail web sites
Israeli ecommerce measurement firm MySize has integrated its shoe sizing technology directly into retailers’ web sites. The integrated sizing technology joins a growing list of capabilities in the [...]
Retailers turn to robots faster than expected
The retail industry is turning to robots faster than expected due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with widespread adoption expected in just a few years, according to a survey by [...]
Johnson Controls and Intel help retailers innovate
Johnson Controls subsidiary Sensormatic is collaborating with Intel to deliver innovations to retailers. A partner in powering Sensormatic IQ, an intelligent operating platform for retail, Intel is helping Sensormatic [...]
