Essential Retail News

Prada.com to launch monthly 24-hour-only 'Time Capsule' deals
Prada will provide 24-hour-only limited-edition deals on its website from December.

AllSaints tech team explains tools behind its cloud journey
AllSaints' technology team explains their cloud journey, and what’s next in terms of tech infrastructure development.

#DF19: Lamborghini uses blockchain to trace heritage cars
Automobili Lamborghini is using Salesforce Blockchain to trace and authenticate heritage vehicles.

Interactive Champagne challenge for Tommy Hilfiger
Contestants take on Lewis Hamilton in podium Champagne game

AO tests new co-browsing online technology
AO says it is testing co-browsing online technology – the first tangible changes to the business based on its recent Innovation Lab initiative.

Bang & Olufsen chief digital officer Birk given exec role
Bang & Olufsen appoints chief digital officer, Christian Birk, to executive vice president for marketing, digital & customer experience.

Dixons Carphone appoints first chief digital officer and names new CIO
Dixons Carphone's technology team welcomes new chief digital officer and CIO, and announces plans for 'digital centre of excellence'.

Tech focus shines through in new John Lewis concept store
Hands-on customer experiences and technology demonstrations are central to new John Lewis Partnership concept store in Southampton.

Carrefour and Nestlé detail new blockchain initiative
Nestlé and Carrefour apply blockchain technology to infant nutrition for the first time.

Experimental digital fashion store arrives in London's Shoreditch
Digital tailoring, 3D mixed reality, and environmental awareness are all part of new fashion concept in London this week.

Retailers put preparations in place for large London tech jobs fair
Technology jobs fair Silicon Milkroundabout returns on 23-24 November, and retailers will be out in force looking for new talent.

SML launches its first UK retail RFID technology hub
Technology company SML opens its third retail ideation space – and first in the UK – to showcase its RFID tools and other products.