In technology adoption, Pixevia has partnered with IKI to launch a fifth autonomous store in Vilnius, Lithuania, while eBay UK is launching The Authenticity Lab, a multi-sensory experience in London that tests sneakerheads' knowledge. Aldi UK's checkout-free store has been targeted by Piers Corbyn, who paid for strawberries with coins, protesting against the store's app-only payment method. Amazon is working with Avery Dennison to combine Just Walk Out tech and RFID in checkout-free stores, and Badger Technologies is expanding its use of Marty the Robot at over 300 Stop & Shop locations in the US.
Key takeaways:
- The Very Group is extending its partnership with Kyndryl to migrate more applications to the public cloud, aiming to build an optimised, integrated service that is simple, flexible, automated, and delivered with velocity.
- Asda has made senior retail technology appointments, including Rob Barnes as Delivery Director and Adrian Berry as Chief Technology Officer, to oversee the development of its new strategy and separation from Walmart.
- Pixevia has partnered with IKI, a member of REWE Group, to launch a fifth autonomous store in Vilnius, Lithuania, which operates without staff for approximately 95% of its opening hours.
- Amazon is working with Avery Dennison to add a new capability to its Just Walk Out technology that will enable relevant stores to start selling clothes, leveraging RFID technology.