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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Zakeke Named Visual Commerce Solution of the Year in the 2025 Retail Tech Breakthrough Awards
Zakeke has been named Visual Commerce Solution of the Year at the 2025 Retail Tech Breakthrough Awards. Recognized for its advanced tools like AR and 3D customization, Zakeke enhances e-commerce experiences, serving 10,000+ clients globally while driving sustainability and innovation in retail technology Photo Courtesy of Zakeke MILAN, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zakeke, a global leader in visual commerce technology, has been honored as the Visual Commerce Solution of the Year at the 2025 Retail Tech Breakthrough Awards. This prestigious accolade acknowledges its contributions to the retail technology industry, particularly its ability to enhance online shopping experiences through tools like augmented reality (AR), virtual try-on features, and real-time 3D customization. The Retail Tech Breakthrough Awards recognize excellence in retail technology by spotlighting companies that deliver transformative solutions. With thousands of nominations from across the globe, this recognition highlights how Zakeke has reshaped interactions between businesses and consumers in the digital marketplace. Enhancing E-Commerce Through Advanced Tools Zakeke is a cloud-based visual commerce platform that enables brands and retailers to offer real-time product customization, 3D visualization, and augmented reality experiences. Its technology empowers merchants to deliver interactive and personalized shopping journeys that drive engagement and boost conversions. The platform combines engaging personalization with AI-driven fit technology and hyper-realistic 3D and AR visualization, allowing customers to interact with products in more meaningful ways. This immersive experience helps bridge the gap between online and in-store shopping by offering greater confidence and clarity during purchase decisions. "This award reflects our mission to make e-commerce more engaging and accessible through visual technologies," said Angelo Coletta, CEO of Zakeke. "We are honored to be recognized for empowering businesses with tools that enhance customer interactions while supporting growth." This recognition comes as visual commerce becomes an essential component of e-commerce success. Industry forecasts indicate that the global e-commerce market will continue expanding through 2024. Visual content is expected to be critical in driving customer engagement and conversions. The company's solutions align with these trends by offering scalable and customizable tools that integrate seamlessly with existing systems. The company's achievements extend beyond this award. It has received multiple accolades over the years, including recognition at the AI Breakthrough Awards, the World Future Awards, and the Global Tech Awards. Zakeke currently serves more than 10,000 customers across 150 countries and collaborates with prominent brands such as Valentino, Uber Eats, and Zippo. Prioritizing Customer Expectations and Brand Alignment Retail continues to grow rapidly, and Zakeke helps brands keep pace with the demands of today's consumers. Its platform allows businesses to create immersive, personalized shopping experiences that resonate with shoppers seeking more tailored interactions. Through advanced digital visualization, merchants can customize their offerings and communications, which helps each customer feel understood and valued. Coletta highlights the company's focus on anticipating market trends and delivering practical solutions that address real-world challenges. 'Our focus remains on delivering value to our customers by staying ahead of market trends and offering practical solutions,' Coletta said. 'Receiving this award motivates us to continue exploring new opportunities in visual commerce.' Zakeke stands out as a partner for brands that want to adapt to shifting consumer demands and maintain a competitive edge. Retailers face complex challenges in today's market, and adopting the right technologies has become essential. Zakeke empowers businesses to create standout experiences, tailor every interaction, and exceed customer expectations. As shoppers seek greater convenience, personalization, and engagement, platforms like Zakeke provide brands with the resources to meet these expectations. This ability to adapt quickly helps merchants build loyalty and drive growth, creating lasting customer relationships. About Zakeke Founded in 2017 as an Italian startup, Zakeke has grown into a global leader in visual commerce technology. Its platform enables merchants to create interactive shopping experiences using features like real-time product customization, 3D visualization, AR integration, and virtual try-on capabilities. With over 10,000 clients across more than 400 verticals worldwide, it continues to set benchmarks for customer satisfaction in e-commerce. Contact Information: Contact Person's Name: Alessia DozzoOrganization / Company: ZakekeCompany website: Email Address: @ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Toshiba's ELERA® Commerce Platform Honored as 'Commerce Experience Management Platform of the Year' by RetailTech Breakthrough Awards
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ELERA® Commerce Platform by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is being recognized for its innovation and impact on the retail industry as the ' Commerce Experience Management Platform of the Year ' in the 3 rd annual RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program. The awards are conducted by RetailTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout retail technology companies, products and services around the globe. The ELERA® Commerce Platform is redefining how retailers approach transformation. This recognition from RetailTech Breakthrough is a testament to the platform's industry-shaping impact and our ongoing commitment to retail innovation. Share The future of store innovation hinges on modularity with 44% of retailers seeking to reduce time-to-market for new in-store technology and a 73% improvement rate through modern tech stacks according to findings in the 2025 State of the Industry: Store Innovation report. Toshiba's ELERA Commerce Platform is the first unified commerce architecture for cross-channel retailers. The fully composable, API-first retail platform empowers retailers of all sizes to innovate faster, eliminate integration bottlenecks, and create personalized, seamless shopping experiences that drive growth and customer loyalty. 'The ELERA® Commerce Platform is redefining how retailers approach transformation. Retailers using ELERA are shaping their own paths forward—creating the experiences their customers want, on their own terms, at their own pace. ELERA is giving retailers the power to innovate without limits, pivot in real time, and deliver frictionless, intelligent commerce that drives loyalty and propels growth,' said Rance Poehler, President and CEO, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. 'This recognition from RetailTech Breakthrough is a testament to the platform's industry-shaping impact and our ongoing commitment to retail innovation.' ELERA provides a flexible, microservices-based architecture that enables retailers to deploy new capabilities without complex custom coding. The open platform seamlessly integrates with existing retail ecosystems, reducing friction across online, in-store, and mobile experiences. The solution also provides end-to-end retail operations management, simplifying the management of key commerce functions, including point-of-sale (POS), self-service, loss prevention, payments, loyalty, promotions, and advanced analytics. With over 550 APIs, ELERA allows retailers to tailor their systems to their unique needs while supporting third-party integrations across cloud services, operating systems, and hardware providers. The ELERA® Commerce Suite, ELERA® Marketing Suite, and ELERA® Payments Suite work in harmony to orchestrate the entire commerce experience, ensuring a frictionless, personalized, and secure shopping journey for customers. The ELERA Commerce Suite is a modular commerce solution that enables retailers to deploy and scale POS, self-checkout, and customer engagement tools with ease. ELERA Marketing Suite is a multi-channel, enterprise solution deploying a wide variety of offers for personalized, cohesive customer experiences across different touchpoints. Additionally, the ELERA Payments Suite simplifies payments by utilizing a cloud-based payment platform providing transaction routing, central configurations, and reporting interfaces through a flexible and agnostic architecture. 'The ELERA Commerce Platform is not just another retail technology—it is a game-changer in modern commerce. Consumer expectations are evolving at an unprecedented pace, with retailers needing to continuously innovate to stay ahead. Yet, many struggle to implement agile, scalable, and cost-effective solutions that provide a frictionless commerce experience,' said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, RetailTech Breakthrough. 'Unlike traditional, monolithic retail systems that require costly and time-consuming upgrades, ELERA is empowering retailers to create exceptional shopping experiences, drive innovation, and unlock new revenue opportunities through its modular, AI-driven, and scalable approach. That makes ELERA our choice for 'Commerce Experience Management Platform of the Year!'' The mission of the annual RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program is to spotlight and celebrate the global innovators who are transforming the retail technology landscape. The RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program conducts the industry's most comprehensive analysis of standout leaders and technologies driving innovation and shaping the future of retail. This year's program received thousands of nominations from more than 14 countries worldwide, reflecting the global momentum and impact of retail technology advancements. About Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions: Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions empowers retail to thrive and prosper through a dynamic ecosystem of smarter, more agile solutions and services that enable retailers to resiliently evolve with generations of consumers and adapt to market conditions. Supported by a global organization of devoted employees and partners, retailers gain more visibility and control over operations while enjoying the flexibility to build, scale, and transform retail experiences that anticipate and fulfill consumers' ever-changing needs. Visit and engage with us on: X/Twitter: @ToshibaCommerce Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Tec Corporation, which is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. About RetailTech Breakthrough: Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program is the premier awards and recognition platform devoted to honoring excellence in retail technology companies, services and solutions around the world. The RetailTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of retail technology companies and products in categories that include store management, digital displays, checkout automation, workforce tools, smart dressing rooms and more. 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Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Perfect Corp. Named ‘AI Company of the Year' at 2025 RetailTech Breakthrough Awards
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF), a global leader in AI and AR beauty and fashion tech solutions, has been honored as the ' AI Company of the Year ' at the prestigious 2025 RetailTech Breakthrough Awards. This accolade underscores the company's commitment to innovation in retail technology, particularly through its groundbreaking AI Skin Analysis solution. The RetailTech Breakthrough Awards honors excellence and innovation in retail technology, spotlighting companies and solutions that are transforming the industry. Categories range from e-commerce and supply chain solutions to customer experience platforms, with the 'AI Company of the Year' award recognizing organizations that have made significant advancements in artificial intelligence applications within the retail sector. Revolutionizing Skincare Retail with AI Skin Analysis Perfect Corp.'s AI Skin Analysis technology addresses the growing consumer demand for personalized, accurate, and convenient skincare solutions. The technology provides instant, dermatologist-grade assessments by analyzing 15 key skin concerns—including fine lines, redness, pores, and hydration levels—in real-time. It adapts seamlessly to facial movements and varying lighting conditions, ensuring a consistent and precise user experience. To achieve high accuracy, Perfect Corp. trained its AI model on over 70,000 high-definition, medical-grade images representing diverse skin tones, types, and textures. The solution was validated in collaboration with board-certified dermatologists, with two scientific studies confirming a strong correlation between the AI assessments and professional dermatological evaluations. "Innovation is at the heart of everything we do," said Alice Chang, Founder and CEO of Perfect Corp. "This recognition as 'AI Company of the Year' highlights the incredible impact of our AI Skin Analysis technology in reshaping the skincare shopping experience. By combining advanced skin tech with cutting-edge retail solutions, we're empowering consumers with personalized, science-backed insights and helping brands deliver more meaningful, effective digital experiences. We're honored to be leading the charge in the next era of AI-driven retail innovation." For more information about Perfect Corp.'s AI Skin Analysis and other innovations, please visit About Perfect Corp. Founded in 2015, Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF) is on a mission to make beauty smarter, more personalized, and more fun through Beautiful AI. As a global leader in AI and AR-powered beauty and fashion technology, we help brands and consumers connect through immersive, interactive digital experiences. With cutting-edge AI solutions, Perfect Corp. powers iconic virtual try-ons across makeup, hairstyles, eyewear, jewelry, watches, and fashion accessories, along with advanced AI-driven analyzers for skin and hair that provide real-time insights for personalized recommendations. Our generative AI tools take creativity to the next level, offering photo and video editing, AI content generation, and personalized beauty experiences. Trusted by over 705 global brands and 1.1 billion YouCam app downloads, we make beauty, fashion, and skincare more accessible, engaging, and intuitive than ever before.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Perfect Corp. Named ‘AI Company of the Year' at 2025 RetailTech Breakthrough Awards
Recognition highlights the company's pioneering AI Skin Analysis technology transforming the skincare retail experience NEW YORK, April 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perfect Corp.(NYSE: PERF), a global leader in AI and AR beauty and fashion tech solutions, has been honored as the 'AI Company of the Year' at the prestigious 2025 RetailTech Breakthrough Awards. This accolade underscores the company's commitment to innovation in retail technology, particularly through its groundbreaking AI Skin Analysis solution. The RetailTech Breakthrough Awards honors excellence and innovation in retail technology, spotlighting companies and solutions that are transforming the industry. Categories range from e-commerce and supply chain solutions to customer experience platforms, with the 'AI Company of the Year' award recognizing organizations that have made significant advancements in artificial intelligence applications within the retail sector. Revolutionizing Skincare Retail with AI Skin Analysis Perfect Corp.'s AI Skin Analysis technology addresses the growing consumer demand for personalized, accurate, and convenient skincare solutions. The technology provides instant, dermatologist-grade assessments by analyzing 15 key skin concerns—including fine lines, redness, pores, and hydration levels—in real-time. It adapts seamlessly to facial movements and varying lighting conditions, ensuring a consistent and precise user experience. To achieve high accuracy, Perfect Corp. trained its AI model on over 70,000 high-definition, medical-grade images representing diverse skin tones, types, and textures. The solution was validated in collaboration with board-certified dermatologists, with two scientific studies confirming a strong correlation between the AI assessments and professional dermatological evaluations. "Innovation is at the heart of everything we do," said Alice Chang, Founder and CEO of Perfect Corp. "This recognition as 'AI Company of the Year' highlights the incredible impact of our AI Skin Analysis technology in reshaping the skincare shopping experience. By combining advanced skin tech with cutting-edge retail solutions, we're empowering consumers with personalized, science-backed insights and helping brands deliver more meaningful, effective digital experiences. We're honored to be leading the charge in the next era of AI-driven retail innovation." For more information about Perfect Corp.'s AI Skin Analysis and other innovations, please visit About Perfect Corp. Founded in 2015, Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF) is on a mission to make beauty smarter, more personalized, and more fun through Beautiful AI. As a global leader in AI and AR-powered beauty and fashion technology, we help brands and consumers connect through immersive, interactive digital experiences. With cutting-edge AI solutions, Perfect Corp. powers iconic virtual try-ons across makeup, hairstyles, eyewear, jewelry, watches, and fashion accessories, along with advanced AI-driven analyzers for skin and hair that provide real-time insights for personalized recommendations. Our generative AI tools take creativity to the next level, offering photo and video editing, AI content generation, and personalized beauty experiences. Trusted by over 705 global brands and 1.1 billion YouCam app downloads, we make beauty, fashion, and skincare more accessible, engaging, and intuitive than ever before. View source version on Contacts Press ContactsPerfect Corp. official website: Perfect Corp. on LinkedIn: Perfect Corp. official Blog: Corporate: Tony Tsai at press@ or by phone: +886-2-8667-1265, ext. 2167USA: Allie Murphy at contact_pr@ or by phone +1 (415) 625-8555Japan: Kazushige Sato at contact_pr_jpn@ or by phone: +81-3-5875-6651China: Winter Zhang at Winter_zhang@ or by phone: +86-166-2139-1855Europe: Pauline Griffon at contact_pr_fr@ UAE: Marwa Mohamed at contact_pr_uae@ or by phone: +971 (0) 50-728-4178India: Taunj Mishra at contact_pr_in@ Indonesia: Efon Dea at contact_pr_id@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Hightouch Awarded 'Omnichannel Analytics Solution of the Year' By RetailTech Breakthrough
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hightouch, the pioneering data and AI agents platform for marketers, today announced it has been named 'Omnichannel Analytics Solution of the Year' in the 3 rd annual RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by RetailTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout retail technology companies, products, and services around the globe. Retailers turn to Hightouch to run more personalized and targeted campaigns for acquisition, engagement, and loyalty across more than 300 online and offline channels. The Hightouch Composable Customer Data Platform (CDP) is a powerful no-code audience and journey builder for omnichannel experiences. Hightouch AI Decisioning enables marketers to achieve 1:1 personalization at scale using AI agents. Marketers define goals, guardrails, and creative content, while AI agents use reinforcement learning to optimize customer engagement and report back performance insights. 'Customers are inundated with emails, texts, and ads, making it more difficult than ever for brands to break through,' said Tejas Manohar, co-founder and co-CEO of Hightouch. 'It's an honor to be singled out by RetailTech Breakthrough for the 'Omnichannel Analytics Solution of the Year' award. We'll continue to innovate to help retailers solve their most difficult data and personalization challenges.' The annual RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program aims to spotlight and celebrate the global innovators who are transforming the retail technology landscape. The RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program conducts the industry's most comprehensive analysis of standout leaders and technologies driving innovation and shaping the future of retail. This year's program received thousands of nominations from more than 14 countries worldwide, reflecting the global momentum and impact of retail technology advancements. 'Hightouch transforms the way retailers use data to connect with customers. In retail, data is the key to success. Personalization strategies are growing more complex. Marketing teams need to stay organized and informed so they can strategically analyze omnichannel insights, adjust active campaigns, and create seamless customer experiences across different channels to provide context and improve campaign performance,' said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director, RetailTech Breakthrough. 'These modern marketing teams turn to Hightouch to ensure that their omnichannel audiencing needs are met. Hightouch empowers retailers to unlock the full potential of their existing data, allowing them to create hyper-personalized customer connections and see improved revenue, retention, and brand loyalty.' About Hightouch Hightouch is the leading Composable CDP and AI Decisioning Platform that empowers companies to activate their data warehouse to power personalized marketing and business operations. Trusted by leading brands like Autotrader, Grammarly, and PetSmart, Hightouch enables anyone to deliver personalized customer experiences, optimize performance marketing, and move faster by leveraging data and AI across their organization. Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the RetailTech Breakthrough Awards program is the premier awards and recognition platform devoted to honoring excellence in retail technology companies, services, and solutions around the world. The RetailTech Breakthrough Awards provide public recognition for the achievements of retail technology companies and products in categories that include store management, digital displays, checkout automation, workforce tools, smart dressing rooms, and more. For more information, visit
