Mobarak Said’s Post

Back in 2019, while working with a pioneering fashion tech company, I had the incredible opportunity to spearhead the development of an innovative project that aimed to revolutionize the retail experience: a smart mirror. This wasn't just any mirror - it was designed to offer virtual try-ons, style recommendations, instant customer service, and seamless ordering, all within the physical retail space. The vision was to blend the convenience of online shopping with the tangible, immersive experience of in-store browsing. Unfortunately, I moved to Portugal before we could see this project through to completion, and then, as we all know, the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which reshaped the landscape of retail in ways we couldn't have anticipated. Reflecting on this memory now... I believe the relevance of such an innovation (not necessarily a mirror) has only grown. We have seen the digital transformation of retail accelerate, making technology more pertinent than ever. As customers continue to seek more personalized shopping experiences, tools that bridge the gap between the digital and physical realms stand to redefine engagement, offering customers the best of both worlds. New product developments via entrepreneurship like this represent more than just a novel piece of technology; it embodies the spirit of innovation that I believe is crucial for the future of fashion. We are at a point where technology is paramount to drive not just profits and efficiency, but also greater customer satisfaction and positive change towards more sustainable practices. To my fellows in the fashion industry, let this be a reminder and inspiration to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The journey of innovation is fraught with challenges and uncertainties, but it's also the path to transforming our industry for the better. From big corp to small ventures: keep experimenting, learning, and creating new products that will lead us into a brighter, more innovative future for Fashion! #innovation #fashiontechnology #digitaltransformation #newventures

🚀 I recently published an article on Medium about IKEA’s digital transformation journey and the vital role Barbara Martin Coppola played in leading this change. In just three years, IKEA tripled its online sales and embraced innovation while staying true to its core values. Barbara’s vision helped the company blend tradition with technology to serve customers better. Read the full story here: Digital Transformation at IKEA https://lnkd.in/dA7viNCq What do you think is the most important factor for a successful digital transformation? Let’s discuss below! #DigitalTransformation #IKEA #Innovation #Digital IKEA Barbara Martin Coppola

Retail is transforming in 2024! From tech-driven personalization to sustainable designs, these trends are redefining what it means to shop in-store. Take a look at the 8 Top Retail Store Trends for 2024 in our carousel below. They are all about embracing innovation and community. #Retails #RetailTrends #FutureOfRetail #Tech #OGT

Today’s #shoppers expect seamless #experiences, #personalisation and #sustainability. Are we ready to meet these evolving demands amid shopping extravaganzas like 6.6 #ShoppingDay? Our latest research unveils the power of digital evolution in fuelling growth and productivity. By linking #innovation directly to tangible business outcomes, we are redefining the #value of #tech investments in the #retail sector. Leverage our strong network of alliances to drive change across diverse sectors. Let’s #collaborate to enhance #consumer centricity and unlock new opportunities. Get more insights in our report: https://lnkd.in/gwHV8K9y #KPMGSingapore #digitaltransformation #technology Guillaume Sachet

How to Succeed in Clothing Retail: Focus Beyond Fashion I am impressed by the story of Lager157. A company in Sweden that sells casual clothes. It is now boosting its international presence. The next establishment looks to be in Germany. The entrepreneur Stefan Palm founded Lager157 in 1999. Today they have over 60 physical stores and e-commerce in several countries. Enjoying a turnover of 320 MEUR (forecast 2024) with a 35% growth rate. (Dagens Industri 7 Aug 2024). Did they gain success by focusing on the latest fashion? Nope. They sell ordinary clothes. Compared to their competitors, they don't offer 10,000 different products, but 600. Most of the products cost less than 50 EUR. With few articles and optimized logistics, they can keep the prices low. It brings me to think about Henry Ford's famous quote from 1922: "any color the customer wants as long as it's black." Highlighting that the scaling is about doing one thing with focus. Conclusion and takeaway: success in modern retail is less about your products. Rather, it is about smart distribution, optimization, and focus. There are huge opportunities to leverage modern technology to achieve this. My work to help clients grow in retail has exposed me to #AI, #IoT, #openbankingAPI, and smart parcel scanning. Often in cases focusing on speeding up their Swedish market entry. This afternoon, I am looking forward to learning more about modern retail. I am planning to attend the event "Retail and e-commerce – new habits, new opportunities" Arrenged by Swedish-Polish Chamber of Commerce Proud to be part of the panel discussion with the topic: "what will physical and online stores look like in 5-10 years?" https://lnkd.in/dMsZ-bKC If this is interesting to you, join us online or in person in Stockholm. It's free! What key technology trends do you see in retail? I would love to hear your ideas? Ultiro AB #retail #newbusiness

✨️ Welcome to ZAIZE! ✨️ Ever wondered why trying on clothes is a given in physical stores but overlooked online—where it’s needed most? The fashion e-commerce market is expected to lose $172 billion in 2024 due to returns and unsatisfied customers. With an average online return rate of 22%—almost double that of physical stores—it's clear that the issue lies in fit. In fact, size and fit account for 60% of all returns in apparel. Beyond the costs for retailers, this trend has a heavy environmental impact, from CO2 emissions tied to returns to material waste. And for consumers, fit-related returns affect satisfaction and trust. ZAIZE’s virtual fitting room tackles this persistent problem head-on by focusing not just on size but on fit for all body types. By helping consumers find the right fit, we’re empowering them to make confident choices—without the need to “buy and try.” Our fitting tool is intuitive, accurate, and aims to reduce returns, boosting retailer profitability and minimizing environmental impact. Why Choose ZAIZE? 👗 For retailers, it’s fewer returns and higher customer satisfaction. 🛍 For consumers, it’s confident purchases and a better online shopping experience. 🌍 For the planet, it’s reduced waste and a step toward a more sustainable retail future. We're thrilled to be launching soon and can’t wait to change the online shopping experience for everyone! Stay tuned, and thank you for joining us on this journey! Best wishes,  Team ZAIZE 💚 Isabelle Persson, Melody Fu, Tua Holmström, and Peter Falk #startup #innovation #tech #AI

𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/dFGhMXn5 The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the Virtual Fitting Room industry, detailing its development across the industry chain and assessing the market status for both E-commerce (hardware and software) and Physical Stores (hardware and software). It covers leading enterprises in developed and developing markets, analyzing advancements in technology, patents, popular applications, and trends shaping the industry. Regionally, North America and Europe exhibit steady growth in Virtual Fitting Room adoption, driven by government initiatives and rising consumer awareness, while Asia-Pacific—particularly China—dominates the global market due to strong domestic demand, favorable policies, and a robust manufacturing base. Overall, the report offers a holistic view of the industry’s dynamics, trends, challenges, and opportunities, delivering detailed insights into its individual components and key stakeholders. *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Hardware, Software, Services *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: E-commerce, Physical Store *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Perfitly, triMirror, Zugara, Magic Mirror, Visualook, Fit Analytics, AstraFit, Coitor IT Tech, Reactive Reality, Sizebay, Virtusize, Virtooal Ltd., Quytech, meepl ⎜ Fision AG, WEARFITS, True Fit #VirtualFittingRoom #AugmentedReality #FashionTech #EcommerceSolutions #SmartRetail #3DVirtualTryOn #FitTech #VirtualTryOn #OnlineShopping #DigitalFashion #ConsumerExperience #FashionInnovation #ClothingSimulation #VirtualStyling #RetailTechnology #ApparelTech #TryBeforeYouBuy #FashionApps #TechInRetail #SmartShopping

New Day, New Launch! Welcome to the Friends CLUB! Peek & Cloppenburg* KG Hamburg’s freshly reimagined loyalty program is here! The company’s initial goal was to replatform their previous program in order to better suit their customers' needs, and to truly represent the premium feel shoppers deserve. They wished to deepen the bond with customers and increase their lifetime value all the while incorporating the latest technological advancements on the market. Having launched the elevated program, now loyalty members enjoy full-spectrum omnichannel capabilities, such as: - Self-enrollment by scanning a QR code at the store, in-app, or on the website. - Providing a seamless customer experience, and further connecting the in-store and online practices. - Loyalty members are able to redeem their chosen rewards both online and in-store. - Earning points for both transactional (spend) and non-transactional activities, like challenges. - A rewards catalog full of exciting options like event invites or premium coupons. I’m so pleased with the results, and thrilled that Antavo’s pure play tech could provide the perfect platform for the Friends CLUB’s innovative replatforming. I also want to thank our team for their exceptional work and our collaborators at Peek & Cloppenburg Hamburg for bringing such a forward-thinking attitude and amazing morale to the project. You can read more about this amazing project here: https://lnkd.in/g8TXc_3k #Antavo #LoyaltyCloud #RetailInnovation #CustomerLoyalty #TechInnovation #DigitalTransformation #RetailTech #CustomerEngagement #RewardsProgram #TeamSuccess #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipInsights #Innovation #replatforming

Exciting and inspiring!🚀 Our customer experience innovations of Zalando Assistant and Zalando Trend Spotter are specifically highlighted in Zalando’s Q1/2024 starement. Big thanks to our multidisciplinary ZA and ZTD teams (bringing the best of innovative product design, data science, engineering and business together), you made this happen! ✨ And at the same time, we keep pushing forward by constantly improving the experiences by learning from our customers. Highlights: “For the third B2C growth pillar - integrating content into commerce and offering personalised inspiration and entertainment - the company added new functionality to the Zalando Assistant that allows customers to ask questions using voice instead of just text, making the experience even more intuitive and natural.” “A new source of inspiration, called Trend Spotter, shows customers emerging fashion trends across six major European fashion capitals. Entirely powered by Zalando’s data, it presents top items that are trending among customers in Berlin, Paris, Milan, Antwerp, Stockholm and Copenhagen every week.” And significantly, we “deliver GMV Growth and Rising Profitability in Q1”. Exciting year ahead! #ai #design #cx #productdesign #ml #data #trends #productdevelopment #innovation #leadership

There is something special going on at Foot Locker! Thanks to Martha Heller and CIO Online for featuring the exceptional work being driven by the Global Technology Solutions (GTS) team and our colleagues around the world. Check out the article below where I highlight the Foot Locker transformation journey and the impact our Lace Up plan is having on our customers, teams and culture. #FootLocker #LaceUp #FootLocker50 #OwnYourStrude # FootLockerTech