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New store launch to redefine physical shopping experience in a contactless world experience , improve in-store operations and enable consumers to rediscover the joy of in-person retail through new and exciting ways to shop .
Combining real-life products , the latest technologies and personalised experiences , everything on display in the CornerShop has been curated based on insights gathered from real-life store transactions and the challenges retailers and consumers face today .
Capgemini Invent , the digital innovation , consulting and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group , in partnership with SharpEnd , a connected consumer agency and IoT specialist , and The Drum , a global media platform , have announced the launch of a new interactive retail store , CornerShop . Located on the ground floor of The Drum Labs in Shoreditch , London ,
CornerShop has been built to illustrate the store of the future , using the latest technologies to reimagine the shopping experience for food , drink and fashion .
Inspired by the traditional British ‘ corner shop ’, the modern version has been designed to show retailers and brands how new innovations can evolve the customer
Steve Hewett , Global VP , Retail Customer Experience , Capgemini Invent said : “ While the long-term impact of the pandemic on retail stores is yet to fully reveal itself , the events of this year have radically escalated retailers ’ need to build out their digital capabilities .
“ The industry is on the cusp of a new era , driven by advances in technology that are totally reshaping consumer expectations .”
AND Digital opens first Amsterdam Club office
AND Digital , a UK-founded technology consultancy , announced the opening of a new office , known as a ‘ Club ’, in Amsterdam , Netherlands . The move marks the latest step in the company ’ s rapid growth and its first step into mainland Europe . The new Amsterdam club will enable AND Digital to extend its services across the Netherlands , which focus on helping organisations build better digital products faster while upskilling their own in-house teams at the same time . The firm is expected to recruit an initial 50 digital and technology experts for its new Amsterdam office . This will grow to a further 400 + over the next three to five years , with a focus on software engineers , analysts and digital product specialists , as AND Digital prioritises plans to expand across the Benelux region .
AND Digital is built upon a decentralised network of clubs , each comprising 80 – 100 people . While clubs are largely autonomous – allowing them to respond quickly to client needs across regions – they also share a common set of values , culture and operating playbook . This allows the company to combine the best of start-up culture with big company resources .
Appointed to lead the new office is Jeroen Kleinhoven , former COO and regional leader at CIOnet , who brings a wealth of knowledge and an impressive network to the company . His regional expertise and deep understanding of the tech space puts him in a strong position to lead the team as it grows in the region .
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