Five 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. Ahold Delhaize USA 

Ahold Delhaize USA is stumping up $480 million to overhaul its supply chain operations on the US east coast. 

2. Walmart

Walmart has announced a new Houston-based pilot with autonomous vehicle company Nuro. 

3. Softbank

SoftBank’s robotics division has launched Pepper Parlor, a café located at the Tokyu Plaza Shibuya in Japan.  

4. adidas

adidas has emerged triumphant in the Bricks and Mortar Innovation category at the first ever RTIH Innovation Awards. 

It recently opened the doors to its new Oxford Street flagship store. This includes over 100 digital touchpoints, all 100% powered by green energy. Shoppers can also use the Instagram Camera on their mobiles to unlock AR installations that bring to life stories behind the brand’s product innovations.  

5. JD.com

JD.com has picked up the Supply Chain Innovation gong at the RTIH Innovation Awards.

The e-commerce giant this year launched what was pitched as China’s first 5G-powered smart logistics park in Beijing, just ahead of Singles’ Day.

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