Five retailers/brands that are so innovative right now
These retailers and brands are leading the way in providing technology that is one step ahead of their customers’ expectations.
1. Domino’s PIzza
Domino's Pizza has opened an Innovation Garage where its teams can collaborate on, create and test new technology ideas.
2. Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s is the first retailer in England to test out a reverse vending machine that takes both glass and plastic bottles.
3. Coca-Cola and Alton Towers
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is piloting robotic technology at Alton Towers to help deliver beverages to customers, as part of its Ventures innovation investment fund.
4. Alibaba Group/Mulberry
Mulberry has become the first brand to collaborate with Alibaba Group’s Tmall Luxury Pavilion platform on its new mobile game featuring a virtual influencer called noonoouri.
5. Petco
Bitcoin rewards app Lolli has teamed up with US pet retailer Petco.
There are two types of rewards that come with the partnership. One is that Lolli users can earn up to 3.5% satoshis (sats) of their purchases at Petco.com. They can also earn a flat 5,000 sats payment for sharing a photo of their dog and commenting on the tie up.