Six retailers/brands that are so innovative right now

These retailers and brands are leading the way in providing technology and experiences that are one step ahead of their customers’ expectations.

1. Starbucks

Cryptocurrency custody and futures trading platform Bakkt is developing a consumer payments app and merchant portal. It is currently testing this with launch partner Starbucks.

2. Woolworths

Woolworths is to become the first retailer to bring TerraCycle's zero-waste reusable packaging solution - Loop - to Australia.

3. Asos

Boardsa feature launched by Asos last year to help customers organise their saved items – can now be shared with friends and family.

4. Cencosud

SUKU has announced a ‘milestone’ partnership with Latin American retailer Centros Comerciales Sudamericanos (Cencosud). 

5. John Lewis Partnership

John Lewis Partnership has announced a Boden Click and Collect tie up.

6. Zalando

Online fashion venture Zalando has ordered KNAPP tech for its new 140,000 m² distribution centre near Rotterdam, which will serve customers in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain and the UK.

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