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John Lewis expands JLAB innovation programme for 2018

London - The John Lewis Partnership is set to expand its retail tech accelerator programme JLAB this year to include a number of new activities, set to launch throughout 2018. For the first time in its five year history, JLAB will run throughout the year, instead of just for a period of 12 weeks. In addition, the new JLAB programme for 2018 will...

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John Lewis invests in two startups from accelerator programme

The John Lewis Partnership has announced a 100,000 pounds investment in two innovative tech startups following success in the retailer's fourth annual accelerator programme, JLAB, the largest retail tech accelerator programme in the UK. The JLAB scheme is run in partnership with L Marks, which will match the 100,000 pounds investment from John...

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John Lewis unveils retail tech start-ups for JLAB 2017

The John Lewis Partnership has unveiled the five retail startups who will take part in its accelerator programme JLAB 2017, which gives the startups access to investment of up to 100,000 pounds and 12 weeks of mentoring. The scheme, run in partnership with L Marks is now in its fourth year, and this year also includes Waitrose joining John Lewis...

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John Lewis opens applications for accelerator programme JLAB

The John Lewis Partnership is accepting applications for its JLAB 2017 programme, an annual global start-up accelerator that will kick start a company with funds of 100,000 pounds. The retail tech accelerator is aimed at companies with disruptive retail tech ideas and run by innovation specialist L Marks. John Lewis launched the programme in...

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John Lewis names JLab finalists

John Lewis has selected five retail tech start-ups for its JLab 2016 accelerator programme run in association with innovation partner L Marks, which includes Link Big, a tool that allows Instagram users to buy products directly from their feed. Link Big joins the creators of Marty the Robot, a programmable walking droid that helps kids to learn...

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Fashion

Topshop launches new wearable tech programme: Top Pitch

London - High street retailer Topshop has its sights on moving into the wearable technology arena. The fashion label has joined forces with corporate innovation specialist L Marks, the same backer of John Lewis' JLAB incubator, to launch an innovation programme for emerging tech companies known as Top Pitch. The programme aims to locate and...

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John Lewis names JLAB technology accelerator shortlist

Department store John Lewis has named the five technology start-ups that have made it to the final stage of its JLAB technology accelerator competition, which is run in partnership with technology entrepreneur Stuart Marks and his venture fund, L Marks. The five start-up companies, one of which is run by three teenagers, were selected to be in...

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John Lewis JLab returns for 2015

John Lewis is offering technology start-ups that have innovative ideas for new retail solutions the chance to win 100,000 pounds as part of its second JLab accelerator initiative. Run in association with technology entrepreneur Stuart Marks’ investment fund L Marks, the department store is looking to bring the world’s foremost innovators...

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John Lewis names tech startup Localz as the winner of JLAB

Localz, a micro-location in-store engagement system, was crowned the winner of JLAB, John Lewis's first technology incubator by a panel of judges made up of senior John Lewis executives and high profile entrepreneurial figures on Sunday. “The quality of entries was exceptionally high and picking a winner proved to be a very difficult process,”...

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John Lewis to launch technology incubator JLAB

In honor of its 150th year celebrations, department store group John Lewis revealed that it is preparing to launch its first technology incubator, known as JLAB, later this year in collaboration with technology entrepreneur Stuart Marks. JLAB aims to select and help develop technological innovations that will help the retailers with future...