All Innovation & disruption articles – Page 14
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DataNext season tech – the investments powering the future of fashion
From collaborating on designs to elevating the customer experience, artificial intelligence is changing fashion retail forever.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: WHSmith introduces BookCycle buy-back scheme
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisStrategy spotlight: Five ways Marks Electrical is disrupting its competitors
In its most recent update, Marks Electrical reported a 24.8% increase in revenue, making it the UK’s fastest-growing electrical retailer. Firmly establishing itself as a challenger to larger competitors such as Currys and AO, what can others learn from its success?
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: H&M launches AI design tool for customers
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisFrom drones to robots: Amazon delivers the future
The idea of humanoid robots and delivery by drones may seem futuristic, but tech giant Amazon is already making inroads in utilising these products. Retail Week visits Amazon’s BFI1 fulfilment centre in Seattle, Washington, to see the new tech in action.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Inditex reduces maritime transport emissions
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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NewsAmazon to launch 60-minute drone deliveries in the UK
Amazon is launching ultra-fast drone deliveries for UK customers from late 2024.
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Marks & Spencer widens refillable packaging initiative
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisInside Ikea’s innovation strategy: Stores, AI and supply chain
Retail Week and WRC’s Global Innovation Report explores how retailers across 18 markets – from Carrefour in France to Alibaba in China – are investing to future-proof their businesses. We take you inside Ikea’s plan of action.
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NewsKlarna launches new AI-powered in-app products
Buy Now Pay Later firm Klarna has introduced 13 new AI-powered products as part of its “spotlight fall” launch.
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AnalysisWhat retailers can learn from EE, Lush and Estée Lauder’s latest tech investments
If the past year is indicative of change to come, we’re balanced on the cusp of cutting-edge technologies becoming a must-have, rather than a nice-to-have, for retailers keen to remain ahead of the curve
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AnalysisInside the AI strategies of Ocado, Shein and Charlotte Tilbury
Retail Week’s new report, Beyond the Hype: How AI in UK retail has moved to the mainstream, shares key ways retailers are generating ROI from AI. Here are three examples of businesses making the tech pay
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Mango launches conversational AI platform
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisThe Disruptors: Eight innovative beauty and skincare brands for all generations
Retail Week looks at the most disruptive beauty brands on the market today that are meeting the challenges of each life stage
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Waitrose uses AI to drive food innovation
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.
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AnalysisHow Poland, Australia and India’s biggest retailers are investing for growth
Retail Week and WRC’s latest report celebrates new strategic thinking, technology investments and partnership approaches retailers can learn from their international counterparts. Spanning 18 global markets, here are three need-to-know strategies being pursued by retailers from around the world
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NewsShopify enters global partnership with B2B retail marketplace
Shopify has entered a global partnership with B2B independent retail marketplace Faire, which will introduce new ways for businesses to grow and manage their offerings across both platforms.
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AnalysisFive ways Shein is disrupting fashion as it posts £1bn in UK sales
In September 2023, Shein’s UK business posted £1.1bn in sales and a pre-tax profit of £12.2m in the 16 months to December 31, 2022, according to a Companies House filing. Here are the key things you need to know about this ecommerce powerhouse and how it is making waves in the fashion industry
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Innovation of the WeekInnovation of the Week: Tesco partners with Hasbro on toy recycling trial
Innovation of the Week is a subscriber-only series highlighting retail initiatives that have caught the eye of our analysts.