It’s Friday, so let’s kick back and reflect on another eventful week for the retail technology space. Here's your briefing on the most important and interesting stories from the past few days.

  1. RTIH Top 50 Retail Technology Influencers List announced

Check out the first ever RTIH Top 50 Retail Technology Influencers List, sponsored by Selazar.

This annual offering, which is presented in no particular order, covers retailers, technology suppliers, startups, consultants, analysts, and thought leaders who are making an impact in the retail technology space during 2021.

2. UK retailers commit to BRC diversity and inclusion push

Over 50 UK retailers have signed up to a diversity and inclusion charter led by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). 

The likes of Sainsbury’s, Aldi, AO, Argos, John Lewis Partnership, Ocado, The Co-operative Group and The Very Group will focus on oversight, recruitment, progression, reporting, inclusivity and responsibility.

3. Currys PC World launches ShopLive TV ad campaign

Electrical retailer, Currys PC World, has unveiled a new TV ad campaign to promote its ShopLive video call offering.

The service, which launched in June 2020, connects customers to a video chat with a tech expert.

4. Gorillas raises $290m following London launch

German delivery startup Gorillas, which promises grocery orders within 10 minutes, has raised $290 million, taking its valuation past the $1 billion mark.

Earlier this month, the venture launched in London, following expansion in Germany and the Netherlands.

It is now delivering to Angel, Shoreditch and the surrounding areas. 

5. Ted Baker launches branded content series on Clubhouse

Ted Baker has become the first British fashion brand to launch a culture platform on invitation only audio-chat iPhone app Clubhouse.

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