John Lewis backs incubator JLAB to develop next big thing | Shopper Discounts & Rewards

digital workshop to be launched in June

Five start-up companies are going to be offered office space so that John Lewis can harness the power of digital entrepreneurs as they prepare their battleground with other retailers.

The retailer is looking for ways to better knit together the shopping experience in stores and online and for new ways to communicate with customers, and this investment in digital could pave the way to online retail domination.

About JLAB

“We have crafted something unique in the UK retail sector that will give businesses access to the best mentors and to an environment where they can develop their ideas, I’m certain that we will find a new and exciting technology.” ~ Technology entrepreneur Stewart Marks

The JLAB website says: “JLAB is a business incubator with a twist. At the end of JLAB, we’re going to select 1 winning business to receive an incredible prize. As a JLAB participant, you’ll get everything you need to take your business to the next level…”

The John Lewis competition

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