Eight innovative retail technology deployments

These retailers are leading the way in providing technology and experiences that are one step ahead of their customers’ expectations.

1. Moda Operandi

Bambuser has inked a live video shopping deal with online fashion retailer Moda Operandi.

This, according to a press release, will initially run for six months and is “based on a fixed monthly licence fee, as well as a variable part depending on usage”.

2. Amazon

Amazon has developed a smart shopping cart that lets customers check-out without a cashier.

The Dash Cart is coming to Amazon’s Woodland Hills, California grocery store in 2020.

It uses a combination of computer vision algorithms and sensor fusion to identify items you put in the cart. When you exit through the store’s Dash Cart lane, sensors automatically identify the cart, and your payment is processed using the credit card on your Amazon account. Think an Amazon Go store on wheels.

3. Asda

Asda is testing out autonomous floor cleaning robots at three of its stores.

These are based on machines built by Tennant Company, which are fitted with artificial intelligence systems from Brain Corp.

4. Alibaba and Starbucks

Alibaba Group is introducing the Starbucks in-store pickup feature, Starbucks Now, across some of its most popular apps.

5. The Co-op

Chin chin! The Co-op will shortly be hosting a series of free online events, where its wine buyers and suppliers will provide the stories behind various wines and how to create the perfect food pairings.