Top 5 Smart Cities ideas that could boost retail business
From enabling robust IT connectivity to creating more efficient and sustainable urban mobility, Smart Cities can offer great advantages to retail businesses of any size. Find out more in our latest Top 5.
Interactive media is coming to a restroom near you
A new interactive touchscreen vending machine could be introduced in all public washrooms to connect consumers with brands as well as buy.
Mumbai slum uses beacons to advertise local retail market
Beacon technology is helping small businesses in one of Asia’s biggest slums to compete with online retailers by alerting smartphone users as they pass by.
New electrified road charges vehicles and reduces carbon emissions
A sustainable electrified road offers a new solution for transport that could reduce the cost of logistics.
New project equips Jakarta’s street vendors with smart technology
In Indonesia local street vendors have been upgraded into connected kiosks through integrated technology.
Shopping centre walkway converts steps into rewards
A new smart flooring solution could see other cities converts footsteps of customers into electricity allowing them to earn rewards.
As the urban population continues to grow and customer needs evolve, innovations in data and technology can help smart cities create a sustainable infrastructure for businesses to thrive. For small retailers retrofitting brick and mortar with tech trends could lead to increased footfall and open new opportunities for expansion. At the same time, cities investing in electrified roads could help reduce the carbon footprint and the cost of logistics. With more sensors and higher connectivity, businesses can also leverage data collected by the smart city to better understand customers behaviour and increase brand loyalty. The innovations below are just an example of the opportunities offered by a smart city’s step towards efficiency and sustainability.
Shopping centre walkway converts steps into rewards
A newly-installed walkway at a London shopping centre converts the footsteps of customers into electricity allowing them to earn rewards.