Finnish delivery service Wolt launched a new service, Wolt Drive, making its delivery fleet available for orders outside its own platform. E-commerce technology company Rokt appointed Marc Allsop as Head of EMEA and Mick O'Brien as Head of Australia and New Zealand. Pio, an automated warehouse system, launched in the US with customers including Sunday Swagger. Sensei, an autonomous store technology provider, opened the second autonomous supermarket in Italy. Walmart Realm, an immersive commerce marketplace, went live featuring influencer-driven virtual shops. Sainsbury’s and Microsoft announced a five-year strategic partnership to improve store operations and customer service using AI and machine learning.
Key takeaways:
- Former Marks and Spencer Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Jeremy Pee, has co-founded Thri5, a company specializing in intelligent performance for global retail and manufacturing supply chains.
- Voyado, a Swedish retail technology firm, has appointed Erica Sandelin Ekelund as CEO to lead the company's push for growth in the UK.
- LEGOLAND Windsor Resort has launched Europe’s first checkout-free store in a theme park, powered by Zippin and Aramark UK.
- Sainsbury’s and Microsoft have announced a new five-year strategic partnership, using Microsoft’s artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to help accelerate Sainsbury's Next Level strategy.