Five more bricks and mortar players who are dispelling the retail apocalypse myth

RTIH is taking a stand against all the ‘high street is dead’ mainstream media headlines. Earlier this month, we showcased five tech-savvy companies reinventing physical retail for a digital age. You liked the article so much that we decided to round up another five retailers who are keeping the bricks and mortar dream alive.

1. Asda

Asda’s concept technology store in Stevenage is testing out the likes of 3D holograms and electronic shelf labels.

The grocery giant has also launched a Click & Collect service that allows shoppers to pick up their online orders in under an hour.

2. Walgreens

Walgreens is piloting a training programme using Microsoft HoloLens 2 and tablet devices at its Kroger Express stores.

3. GS25

South Korean retailer GS25 has opened a cashierless convenience store in Jung District, Seoul.

4. Ikea

Ikea has started construction on a seven-storey store in Vienna, Austria that will have no car parking spaces. 

Shoppers will have to get there by foot or public transport, with large items delivered to their homes from a nearby logistics centre. There will also be green façades, restaurants, a green roof terrace, and extra open space for customers. 

5. SPAR

SPAR has partnered with AI and computer vision specialist Advertima to increase revenue from its in-store digital signage network. 

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