Six retailers and brands deploying innovative technologies
These retailers and brands are leading the way in providing technology and experiences that are one step ahead of their customers’ expectations.
1. Watsons China
Watsons China is set to deploy Tencent’s WeChat Work platform and Cloud Stores in its 3,800 stores during Q1.
2. GS25
South Korean retailer GS25 has opened a cashierless convenience store in Jung District, Seoul.
3. Asda
Asda is launching its first sustainability store.
Its concept technology store in Stevenage is, meanwhile, testing out the likes of 3D holograms and electronic shelf labels.
And it has also launched a Click & Collect service that allows shoppers to pick up their online orders in under an hour.
4. Walgreens
Walgreens is piloting a training programme using Microsoft HoloLens 2 and tablet devices at its Kroger Express stores.
5. Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective, a Paris-based luxury fashion resale website, is leveraging the New Relic cloud-based platform as it scales up its infrastructure to support digital customer experience and international expansion.
6. Pandora
Pandora is establishing a new digital group at its Copenhagen HQ.