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. A.S. Watson Group

A.S. Watson Group has opened its 3,800th Watsons store in China.

2. Ahold Delhaize USA

Ahold Delhaize USA’s Retail Business Services has introduced frictionless store technology, dubbed lunchbox and developed in collaboration with UST Global.

3. Matalan

Matalan has celebrated the one year anniversary of its UX Lab, which is situated at its head office in Knowsley.

4. Notonthehighstreet

Notonthehighstreet has launched a new iOS app feature which uses machine learning and image recognition to allow customers to shop directly from its Christmas catalogue.

5. Albert Heijn

AiFi is providing its NanoStore template for a new Albert Heijn autonomous store at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.

6. Picnic

Dutch online supermarket Picnic has raised €250 million to build a 42,000 square metre automated distribution centre in Utrecht.

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