Technology retailer Currys has collaborated with programmable financial services firm Stripe to install the Fintech company’s payment terminals across its 300 UK and Ireland stores.
The partnership forms part of the retailer’s store transformation programme, which has introduced employee headsets and electronic shelf edge labelling in stores.
According to Currys, these upgrades will improve customer experience.
As part of the collaboration, the pair have teamed up with micro-donation charity Pennies to bring donation prompts to Stripe’s payment machines.
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“This is about building the store of the future, today. Stripe’s platform makes checkout faster, but more importantly, it gives us the flexibility to adopt innovations as they emerge,” said Andy Gamble, chief information & transformation officer at Currys.
“We’re already using AI to help customers find the right tech – now with Stripe’s infrastructure, and partnerships with the likes of OpenAI, we can layer in new payment capabilities that work seamlessly with AI-assisted shopping and whatever else comes next. And the fact we can also make it easier for customers to support causes they care about? That’s innovation that actually matters.”
Conor McNamara, EMEA chief revenue officer, Stripe added: “We’re thrilled to partner with Currys as they modernise the in-store experience across the UK and Ireland. With Stripe Terminal, Currys can adopt new types of commerce as they emerge, from AI-assisted shopping to in-person charity giving through Pennies.
“The integration with Pennies, which is a first for Stripe Terminals globally, demonstrates how having the right infrastructure allows innovative retailers to create delightful new customer experiences.”
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