Midweek: Catch up on this week’s biggest Retail Tech news (September 16)

16th September 2020

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Klarna has launched a new interactive ‘Mythbuster’ campaign in an effort to dispel “ridiculous” myths about its service amid looming clampdowns and an influencer backlash.

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Despite the boost of non-essential retail opening back up and the reopening of hospitality, the UK is on the cusp of worrying labour shortages as a result of the pandemic and Brexit.

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Sedex (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) has announced it is launching new technology tools to help businesses assess whether there is a risk of forced labour in their supply chains.

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London Fashion Week will be a “digital-first” event for the second year running despite the easing of lockdown restrictions.

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Lululemon and Peloton are being investigated for patent infringement and could see their signature home-workout devices blocked from being imported to the US.

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Amazon has suspended around a dozen of China’s biggest sellers with total sales worth over $1 billion for suspected review manipulation.

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A new “coinless, not cashless” app is being trialled in the UK allowing retailers, pubs and restaurants to continue accepting cash without dealing with small denomination coins.

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