NEW YORK — The Big Apple has always been known as a go-to place to shop, but in recent years it has also revealed itself to be a testing ground for new store concepts. As retailers experiment with technology, engage with audiences and launch digitally native
Amazon is quietly piloting a program to let brands like Maybelline and Folgers pay to send free samples to consumers — all based on what the retail giant already knows they're likely to buy. Why it matters: Turning free samples into new targeted ads plays to Amazon's
For years now, traditional retail stores have been under attack. Consumers love the convenience and selection of shopping online, leaving brick-and-mortar stores to be dubbed a dying breed. In fact, over 3,800 stores closed in the US in 2018 alone and we saw some of our most cherished
Following the trend of cashless stores which initially became well-know with Amazon Go, both Alibaba and JD.Com have created their own versions. Hema Hema is Alibaba's entry into what the company calls 'New retail'. A supermarket that uses technology and data to provide a more seamless and more
In May 2018 Sporting goods retailer Intersport and Alibaba’s Tmall unveiled a co-branded store in Beijing complete with interactive features that offer consumers in China a more engaging and informative shopping experience. Under the new name “Tmall x Intersport,” the two-story, 1,300 square-meter space that sits in
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