Google News & Media
Google debuts AI Mode try-on tool for shoppers
June 6, 2025
Google has launched AI Mode, a virtual try-on tool that works with shoppers' photos and offers guidance and product data.
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Google wings delivery to baseball game consumer
May 24, 2023
Google delivered a package to a baseball fan at Denver's Coors Field stadium to show off its Google Wing drone.
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Pinterest CEO steps down, Google commerce leader stepping in
June 29, 2022
Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann is leaving his post and Google commerce leader Bill Ready is stepping in to lead the social media platform.
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Google enhances search options for shoppers
April 14, 2022
Google is making it easier for consumers to find specific products by enhancing its search capabilities.
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NCR, Google Cloud partner on retail transformation
February 9, 2022
NCR Corp. and Google Cloud are expanding a strategic partnership to drive more platform and cloud capabilities, including AI and machine learning technology…
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Home Depot deploys Bluetooth to fight retail crime
July 29, 2021
Home Depot Inc. is deploying a Bluetooth technology in a quest to stop crime in its stores and deter thieves who grab items and take goods to pawn shops or put…
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Google readying NYC retail store
May 26, 2021
Google will open the doors to its first-ever retail storefront this summer. The Chelsea, New York location will provide Google device users a place to…
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AfterPay to offer Apple Pay, Google Pay at US retailers
July 14, 2020
AfterPay, an Australia-based mobile app that offers 'Buy Now, Pay Later' installment options in key international markets, said it will begin offering Apple…
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Publix rolls out contactless pay to all stores
April 6, 2020
Publix, a Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain, is rolling out contactless payment to all stores, including its organic GreenWise Market, as part of a…
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Grubbrr teams with FreedomPay to create improved payment experience
January 22, 2020
Grubbrr, a technology company delivering ordering and fulfillment solutions through its self-ordering kiosk, has integrated with payment innovator FreedomPay…
read nowMastercard to offer Priceless Experiences skill via Amazon, Google smart speakers
June 17, 2019
Mastercard announced the launch of Priceless Experiences, the company's first ever voice assistant skill, which will offer users unique vacations or other…
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How Google's retail toolkit reaches the tech savvy consumer
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Retail in 2019 is about learning how all different technologies work together rather than the technologies themselves, according tot Google's Daniel Alegre.
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E-commerce retailers share benefits, challenges of data driven social media marketing
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
E-commerce retailers share insights on how they are tracking the performance of different sales channels and the challenges encountered. One big point is the…
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Sam's Club, 7-Eleven push forward with cashierless stores
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Executives from Sam's Club and 7-Eleven offer insight on their progress with self-checkout initiatives and how the innovative technologies are a boon for both…
read nowApple hires on ex-Google AI chief
April 9, 2018
Google is down one artificial intelligence guru thanks to Apple.
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Google expands retail shopping program with a universal cart, personalization focus
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Industry watchers say the retail service effort is a direct shot at Amazon and its dominance as the destination in consumer product search and discovery.
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1-800-Flowers.com delivers another AI shopping channel to meet gift givers wherever they're shopping
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The online florist and gift retailer is tapping artificial intelligence technologies, such as Google Assistant, to ensure it's always in quick reach of…
read nowGoogle veterans launch smartphone activated self-serve convenience concept
September 15, 2017
Google veterans Paul McDonald and Ashwath Rajan are launching a new concept called Bodega, a 5-foot-wide pantry box filled with non-perishable convenience…
read nowWalmart, Google team up on a collaborative shopping vision
August 23, 2017
In a quest clearly aimed at beating Amazon, Walmart will sell its products via Google’s online mall, Google Express, in a partnership aimed at offering a new…
read nowGoogle aims to track shoppers beyond online behavior
June 1, 2017
Google wants to know what consumers are buying offline so it can hone its digital advertising strategy.
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