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TheCode Rebrands with AI-Driven Luxury Marketplace Model
Luxury fashion platform Love the Sales has rebranded as TheCode, debuting an invite-only marketplace that utilizes proprietary artificial intelligence to manage inventory surplus and optimize product discovery. The relaunch features over 100,000 curated styles, signaling a shift toward a data-first approach for high-end retail partners.
Walmart Scales Restaurant Delivery With Dunkin’ Partnership
Walmart is escalating its competition with DoorDash and Uber Eats by integrating Dunkin’ into its core delivery ecosystem. The retail giant plans to transition from in-store tenant convenience to a broader service model, allowing customers to bundle coffee and donuts with their standard household grocery orders through the Walmart app.
Ecommpay Debuts QR Payment Tool for Contactless Micro-Transactions
Ecommpay has launched a static QR code payment solution designed to facilitate one-off transactions such as tips, donations, and casual sales. By removing the need for dedicated card hardware or complex software integration, the tool allows merchants to accept payments through a branded, web-hosted interface accessible via any mobile device.
AI in Retail 2026 Returns to London with Industry Leaders
London will host more than 150 senior retail executives on November 16 for the AI in Retail event, a gathering focused on transitioning artificial intelligence from experimental pilot programs into the core operating model for global commerce, supply chains, and digital customer journeys.
Tiago Miranda takes global retail tech role at H&M
Tiago Miranda has been appointed Global Retail Tech Project Manager at H&M, signaling a strategic shift in the retailer’s approach to international store operations. Miranda, an H&M veteran of over a decade, moves into the position after serving as the company’s Retail Tech Lead for South Europe.
Retail Tech Weekly: From Lefties' UK Debut to AI-Driven Inventory
Inditex-owned fashion retailer Lefties has marked its UK entry with a 27,000 sq ft flagship at Liverpool ONE, signaling a broader push into automated store technology. This expansion leads a week of significant shifts in retail, defined by rapid capital investment in AI, evolving inventory management, and changing consumer donation habits.
Askpolly Secures $3 Million to Automate Market Research
Askpolly has closed a $3 million seed funding round led by Differential Ventures to scale its AI-driven platform. The startup aims to transform how companies interpret social media data, replacing traditional, time-consuming survey methods with real-time, census-representative audience insights gathered directly from organic online conversations.
Lucy Cooper joins Tesco to lead agentic AI strategy
Lucy Cooper has transitioned from her role as Chief Commercial Officer at THG Ingenuity to join Tesco, stepping into the newly created position of Group Customer Experience & Agentic Director. Her appointment signals a strategic shift for the retailer as it looks to integrate autonomous AI systems into the consumer shopping journey.
Cybersecurity startup Huskeys secures $27 million in Series A funding
Huskeys has raised $27 million in a Series A round led by Blackstone Innovations Investments, pushing the cybersecurity firm’s total capital to $35 million. The company aims to address vulnerabilities in complex network edge environments, which CEO Itai Gafni describes as increasingly ill-served by legacy security tools.
Instacart Secures Exclusive Same-Day Delivery Deal with World Market
World Market has tapped Instacart as its first and exclusive partner for same-day delivery, allowing customers to receive imported home decor and specialty food items in as little as one hour. The move marks a significant expansion of the retailer’s digital footprint, bypassing traditional shipping windows for rapid local fulfillment.
Sephora Brings Exclusive Beauty Drops to TikTok Shop
Sephora is expanding its digital footprint with the launch of a pilot program on TikTok Shop, set to debut in the United States this September. The initiative, dubbed the Sephora Drop Shop, aims to blend social commerce with interactive, creator-led retail experiences to reach a new audience of beauty enthusiasts.
Minor Hotels integrates AI-driven payments with Checkout.com
Minor Hotels is overhauling its global payment infrastructure by partnering with Checkout.com to deploy AI-powered transaction processing across its portfolio of 640 properties. The collaboration aims to streamline operations and enhance guest experiences by leveraging automated authentication and transaction optimization tools across 67 countries.
H&M Expands AI Inventory Tracking Through GreyOrange Partnership
H&M Group has scaled its use of GreyOrange’s gStore technology to hundreds of retail locations, marking a significant expansion in the fashion giant's deployment of physical AI. The platform integrates RFID tracking and smart mirrors to digitize store inventory, streamlining how the retailer manages stock across three continents.
Alcampo transitions to digital price tags in modernization drive
Spanish grocery retailer Alcampo is replacing paper price strips with electronic shelf labels across 84 supermarkets. The partnership with Chinese firm Hanshow aims to streamline store operations while cutting annual paper waste by over 1,800 kilometers and reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 8.4 tonnes.
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eComID acquires Stockholm-based Nilum to bolster AI-driven recommerce
Following a fresh $17 million seed funding round, eComID has acquired Nilum, a Stockholm-based startup specializing in AI-native secondhand shopping technology. The deal, for which financial terms remain undisclosed, aims to integrate Nilum’s tools into eComID’s global shopping passport platform to create a more personalized, sustainable fashion experience.
JD Sports turns to HyperFinity to overhaul loyalty strategy
JD Sports has engaged data specialist HyperFinity to deploy a new personalisation engine, aiming to move beyond generic marketing. By conducting structured trials across its UK stores, the retailer is shifting its loyalty strategy toward evidence-based incentives tailored to individual customer spending habits and purchase history.
Choosing the Right SMS Marketing Tools for Restaurants in 2026
The most common failure in restaurant SMS marketing is the dead-end blast. While open rates hover near 98%, many operators use tools that simply send messages without capturing the resulting bookings. In 2026, the divide between effective software and wasted spend rests on whether a platform can automate the conversation.
Charity shops face inventory crisis as donors pivot to resale apps
The rise of Vinted, eBay, and Depop is draining charity shops of their most valuable inventory, as donors increasingly choose to monetize high-quality goods themselves. Research from Rathbones indicates this shift is actively undermining the retail revenue streams that sustain thousands of charitable organizations across the UK.
Klarna Adds Financing Options to Rare Carat Engagement Ring Sales
US diamond retailer Rare Carat has integrated Klarna’s payment platform to offer customers more flexible financing for engagement ring purchases. Shoppers can now access interest-free payment plans and 0% financing options over 3, 6, or 12-month terms directly at checkout, aiming to simplify the high-stakes process of buying luxury jewelry.
StrongPoint to automate Lindas Dekor warehouse logistics
Norwegian home improvement retailer Lindas Dekor has tapped StrongPoint to overhaul its logistics operations with a new AutoStore system. The family-owned business aims to boost e-commerce scalability and warehouse efficiency through a specialized technical integration that combines high-density storage with advanced robotic fulfillment capabilities.
Ingenico Overhauls Executive Leadership Following Capital Restructure
Ingenico has appointed four senior executives to its leadership team, signaling a strategic shift following a 150 million euro capital injection led by PIMCO. The payments giant is moving to consolidate its market position by prioritizing product innovation and customer-facing technology after resetting its financial foundation.
A Strategic Approach to Executive Condominium Acquisitions
Securing an executive condominium demands a departure from impulse-driven bidding in favor of a disciplined, evidence-based assessment. By systematically evaluating lease tenure, site-specific logistics, and long-term maintenance liabilities, buyers can strip away emotional bias and ensure their final offer aligns with the property's genuine market value.
Bodycare Returns to Leicester with New Concept Store
After collapsing into administration last year, health and beauty retailer Bodycare is accelerating its UK high street recovery with the opening of its third 'Studio Store' in Leicester’s Highcross centre this Saturday. The move marks a key milestone in the brand's ambitious strategy to reach 150 locations within five years.
Aaron West moves from Ticketmaster to lead growth at Burgermeister
Aaron West has transitioned from his role as Senior E-commerce Manager at Ticketmaster Deutschland to join German fast food chain Burgermeister as Digital Growth Manager. The appointment marks a pivot for the e-commerce specialist, who aims to scale the brand’s digital operations while preserving its distinct market identity.
Hungry Howie’s deploys Cartwheel AI to overhaul delivery operations
Hungry Howie’s Pizza is integrating Cartwheel’s AI-driven delivery platform across its network of nearly 500 locations. The rollout, following a successful pilot, aims to unify in-house and third-party delivery management into a single, automated system, with full implementation expected across the chain by the second quarter of 2027.
Emma Griffin joins FoundIt! after 16 years at John Lewis
After a 16-year tenure at John Lewis & Partners, Emma Griffin has transitioned to the startup sector, joining the e-commerce search specialist FoundIt! as Customer Success Lead. The move marks a significant shift for the former product manager, who now focuses on intent-led AI solutions for major global retailers.
Five essential sessions for NRF Europe 2026
With NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show Europe arriving in less than a month, the event’s sprawling agenda of over 100 sessions presents a daunting choice for attendees. To help navigate the schedule, we have selected five high-impact discussions that address the most pressing technological shifts currently reshaping the retail landscape.
Whataburger Hires Starbucks Veteran to Lead Restaurant Technology
Whataburger has appointed Rob Dellinger as its new Vice President of Restaurant Technology. Dellinger joins the fast-food chain following a 26-year tenure at Starbucks, where he most recently served as Director of PoS Application Development and oversaw modernization efforts across more than 15,000 North American locations.
Retailers leave millions on the table by delaying PoS modernization
Eighty-five percent of retailers that upgraded their Point of Sale systems report that the investment met or exceeded financial expectations, yet many firms remain tethered to legacy infrastructure. A new study from Aptos and Coresight Research suggests that the industry is severely underestimating the strategic value of cloud-native, modular platforms.
EE Launches In-Store Safety Sessions for Parents Ahead of School Term
As millions of students return to classrooms this week, EE is launching free in-store 'Parents Evening' appointments across the UK to help families navigate the complexities of digital safety. The initiative arrives as teachers report a sharp rise in classroom disruptions linked to excessive summer screen time and social media use.