RTIH Newsletter 03.01.25

Hello everyone,

Happy New Year from RTIH! ??

2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting year for the retail tech industry. While you’ve been enjoying a well-deserved festive break, we’ve been hard at work keeping you informed about the latest developments and innovations shaping the sector.

To kick off the year, we’ve rounded up the top stories from the past couple of weeks that you might have missed. From groundbreaking technology launches to major industry shifts, these are the updates you need to start the year ahead of the curve:

OHIYO deploys Hanshow ESLs and smart display screens to boost airport shopping experience

Hanshow has announced a partnership with OHIYO, a brand in the airport retail sector known for its curated selection of Japanese cross-border products.

In a LinkedIn post, it said: "Together, we're leveraging our expertise to enhance the airport shopping experience with state-of-the-art digital solutions. Our electronic shelf labels and smart display screens are not just tools; they're the foundation for a more interactive and efficient retail environment."

Including Legion, Ecomtent, and Cerve: 12 retail technology funding rounds you need to know about

RTIH rounds up 12 retail systems ventures who have recently secured significant investments in their businesses, including rediem , Movopack , Mantis Robotics , justt HappyRobot , PIXEVIA , and Reconome .

Snappy Shopper CTO talks quick commerce market disruption as price hikes and rider pay protests loom large

Quick commerce is here to stay but industry giants like Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat need disrupting, specifically due to their price hikes and poor fleet compensation. That's the view of Lisa Venter , Chief Transformation Officer at UK-based Snappy Group.

Snappy Group's Snappy Shopper business, meanwhile, announced an expansion of its partnership with One Stop, with an additional 280 stores joining the platform.

Sitoo Payments solution goes live, powered by Adyen, with Recognition offering set to follow in 2025

Sitoo Payments, powered by Adyen, is a new solution that combines the former’s Point of Sale functionality with the latter’s payment processing capabilities. It aims to simplify how retailers manage payments across markets and channels, unify physical and digital shopping experiences, and unlock high quality first-party data.??

“With Sitoo Payments, we’ve created a solution that empowers retailers to scale globally while delivering exceptional customer experiences,” says Alexander Almonte , VP Business Development – Partner and Sales at Sitoo.

Trigo takes the wraps off real-time AI powered retail loss prevention over CCTV

Trigo Vision has announced an addition to ts technology suite, introducing a CapEx free loss prevention solution.

"Traditional retail security creates an impossible compromise between prevention and customer experience. Caught in a Catch-22, retailers must prioritise creating an enjoyable shopping experience while still safeguarding inventory," says?Trigo CEO Daniel Gabay .?"Our technology eliminates this tradeoff by delivering unprecedented visibility without treating customers like suspects."

VusionGroup snags deal to expand its digital retail technology solutions across all Walmart U.S. stores

VusionGroup has inked a contract extension to accelerate the deployment of its solutions across the entire 沃尔玛 U.S. 4,600-store fleet.

‘’We are pleased with the results of the programme roll-out this year and are looking forward to further expanding to more stores. Digital shelf labels have been a game-changer and simplifies the daily activities of our store teams, while providing a better shopping experience for our customers,” says Greg Cathey , SVP, Transformation & Innovation at Walmart U.S.

Asif Aziz talks 2024 and EE ambition to be most personal, customer focused brand on UK high street

Asif Aziz OBE , Retail Director, EE/BT Group, has taken to social media to discuss a hugely eventful 2024 for the mobile network operator, internet service provider, and physical retailer.

In a LinkedIn post, he said: "We’ve made incredible strides towards our ambition to be the most personal, customer focused brand on the high street. From moving beyond our telco brand roots to stepping boldly into the tech space, we’ve transformed how we show up for customers. Gone are the days of transactional retail - we’re focused on creating experiences that keep customers coming back time and time again."