Retail Innovation

Carrefour Franchisee in UAE Automates Online Order Fulfillment

Majid Al Futtaim, the exclusive franchisee of French hypermarket chain Carrefour in the United Arab Emirates, has opened a fully automated micro-fulfillment…

Autonomous Mini-Supermarket tegut…teo Expands in Germany

German grocery chain tegut… has piloted a fully automated mini-supermarket concept in Fulda, Germany, with plans to open another three locations in…

Target to Roll Out In-Store Apple Shops, Expand Offerings Online

Target is debuting an enhanced Apple shopping experience online and in 17 stores this month, with additional locations scheduled to roll out…

Retail Insights 2021: 10 Predictions and Trends to Watch

Across the board, 2020 was a momentous year for us all. Retail has never faced so many changes and challenges. While physical…

BoConcept Opens First U.S. ‘Digital-Experience’ Store

Danish furniture franchise BoConcept has opened a new store designed to combine digital and brick-and-mortar retail experiences. Helmed by multi-unit franchisees Søren…

Contactless Vending Machines Offer Physical Distribution Outlets for Local Brands

Small and local brands wondering whether their products will appeal to customers who encounter them in the physical world can now get…

L’Oréal Launches New Virtual Try-On Tool for Essie Brand

L’Oréal Group has rolled out a new virtual try-on experience for its Essie nail care brand that is powered by augmented reality…

The Top 10 Corporate Obstacles Facing Innovation Managers and How to Address Them

At IdeaScale’s most recent Open Nation conference, Erwin Godoy, Director of New Concepts at Freddie Mac, talked about the emerging role of…

Investors, Real Estate Execs Agree: ‘Medtail’ Investments Will Surge in 2021

With the acceleration and volatility of COVID-19, the wellness industry saw a surge in consumer demand and supplier activity. In particular, preventative…

Koyo Group Trials Biometric Checkout-Free Technology at Japanese Hotel

Koyo Group, which operates convenience stores and restaurants in hospitals and other facilities across Japan, has partnered with Zippin and Fujitsu to…

Men’s Wearhouse Expands Next-Gen Design Concept to 2 Stores

Men’s Wearhouse is doubling down on offering an omnichannel experience in a brick-and-mortar environment with the opening of two newly redesigned Next-Gen…