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Sometimes when looking forward it’s good to take a peek over your shoulder as well. There’s a lot that can be learnt from what’s come before, whether it’s triumphs, mistakes, or hints of what might be the next big thing. With that in mind we’ve
Innovations are born each day, but how to apply them is another story. In this feature we take a look at the top 50 innovations from outside the retail industry that might just shed some light on what’s next for retail. See how diverse industries from
In an age where offline sales are declining while online is experiencing growth, it looks like one form of shopping in replacing the other. Alibaba’s AI fashion assistant thinks differently. It brings both worlds together by helping shoppers append in-store finds with what they can
Spectacles company Warby Parker recently updated its mobile app to include a novel implementation of Apple's face recognition technology exclusive to the iPhone X. The glasses app uses the smartphone's front-facing TrueDepth camera to map the user's face and create an ideal fit for a new
A new feature lets teenagers get their own Amazon account with better parental controls Introducing a breakthrough solution, Amazon now empowers teenagers with their personalized Amazon For Teens accounts, featuring enhanced parental controls. This latest feature revolutionizes the online shopping experience for younger family members, eliminating
Target has announced a comprehensive extension of its collaboration with Google. This enhanced partnership brings an array of benefits to consumers, including the convenience of shopping across the entire U.S. through Google Express, even via voice commands. Moreover, this strategic alliance paves the way for
Net-A-Porter has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence which will pick clothing for customers based on their future plans. As a result of its £442 million investment in technology and personalising shopping experiences, the online fashion retailer is set to launch a picking robot that
Fashion magazine Marie Claire and global payments company Mastercard have partnered to launch a concept pop-up shop. The Next Big Thing brings to life new innovations in fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology, and wellness. It offers consumers the opportunity to experience a new way to shop,
First introduced in France, the new Sephora store concept is now available in Spain at two new flagship stores. Featuring innovative design, these hyper-connected stores bring customers a unique beauty experience in an unprecedented service-driven environment, perfectly expressing the beauty retailer’s Play, Share and Shop philosophy. Following
Mastercard has teamed up with crystal seller Swarovski on a virtual reality app that immerses shoppers in a "home" where they can browse and purchase items using Masterpass. The app, developed for the Atelier Swarovski home décor line, lets users who have a VR headset for