Retail
An AI negotiation chatbot powers the circular economy
The solution creates a fun, personalised connection between consumers and retailers by allowing customers to negotiate a deal for their purchases.
Retail innovations
Innovation sectors > Retail
Retail has always been a sector-leader when it comes to innovation. From edible packaging made from kelp, to a monthly subscription service for babywear, search our library for the latest retail and consumer innovations.
See our most recent Retail innovations below
Sport & Fitness
Vegan athletic shoe brand champions social change
The company provides traceable production and stylish, washable shoes.
Retail
A plugin lets customers sell back their old clothes in exchange for real-time credit
The technology can be integrated into retailer apps and websites.
Retail
AI optimises supply chains and personalises retail offers
A UK company is providing retailers with the tools to offer personalised customer experiences while tackling waste.
Sustainability
A platform lets brands minimise their plastic footprint
The tech platform connects brands whose plastic products may end up in the ocean with local plastic collection schemes.
Retail
Cork homeware looks great and helps the environment
Cork trees absorb up to five times more carbon dioxide when their outer layer of bark is removed to harvest the useful material.
Retail
German delivery service tackles emission-heavy last-mile deliveries
The startup uses a fleet of cargo bikes and electric vehicles to reduce the emissions caused by deliveries.
Retail
Edible food packaging made from kelp replaces single use plastics
The compostable materials are created from sustainably-sourced farmed seaweed.
Retail
An autonomous convenience store in a box
A French startup is working to create a chain of fully autonomous convenience stores in shipping containers.
Retail
A new packaging design makes it easy to separate paper from plastic
The design allows the user to tear the paper-based parts of a carton away from the inner plastic liner.
Retail
Sustainable bamboo toilet roll
Using fast-growing bamboo reduces de-forestation.
Retail
Platform makes it easy to compare brand sustainability
A new marketplace has developed a scoring system that allows consumers to see at a glance which products are truly sustainable.
