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Target beta loyalty program expands to more US markets
February 8, 2019
Target is expanding its beta 1 percent back loyalty program to more U.S. markets, including Denver, Kansas City and Phoenix.
read nowAmazon sales up but a bit slower growth this past holiday season
February 5, 2019
Amazon's sales are still going up but not as fast as in the past, and it's spending more than ever on shipping to lure customers.
read nowHelzberg Diamonds deploys AR for virtual ring experiences
February 5, 2019
Helzberg Diamonds has launched a concept store, called the Helzberg Ring Experience, boasting a AR experience that allows customers to virtually try on rings.
read nowWest Virginia lawmakers mull motor vehicle license renewal kiosks
February 4, 2019
A West Virginia legislative committee passed a bill that mandates the placement of kiosks for license plate renewal in order to alleviate lines at Division of…
read nowCannabis technology provider partners with AR solutions company on educational kiosks
January 29, 2019
Cannvas MetTech Inc., a cannabis technology company, has teamed with NexTech AR Solutions Corp. to enhance the user experience of its digital cannabis…
read nowC-store chain to launch AiFi checkout-free technology
January 22, 2019
Zabka, a chain of convenience stores operating more than 5,400 sales points throughout Poland, will introduce stores featuring AiFi's artificial intelligence…
read nowIngenico debuts AI-based payment chatbot enabled by IBM Watson
January 22, 2019
Ingenico Group launched a messaging chatbot that uses artificial intelligence from IBM Watson to help merchants conduct payment transactions with customers…
read nowStop & Shop preps driverless cars for Boston delivery
January 21, 2019
Stop & Shop will launch a number of driverless groceries in the Greater Boston area starting this spring.
read nowWalmart testing Flippy for in-store deli operations
January 10, 2019
The nation's top retailer is piloting a robotic kitchen assistant at its headquarters to determine if the technology is a good fit to use within store deli…
read nowReport: AI taking deeper root but greater retail opportunities ahead
January 9, 2019
Artificial intelligence is gaining healthy ground, with 28 percent of retailers tapping the technology compared to 17 percent in 2017, but there are still some…
read nowKroger teams up with Microsoft on connected grocery initiative
January 8, 2019
Kroger is piloting a connected grocery store in a partnership with Microsoft using connected sensors and the Azure cloud.
read nowAmazon Echo lets even parrots order with ease
January 8, 2019
Don't be surprised if Amazon soon releases an advertisement illustrating that ordering on its Echo devices is easy enough for a parrot. Why? Well, because as…
read nowSnack bot delivers campus retail snacking experience
January 7, 2019
Satisfying a snacking urge at the University of the Pacific is a bit easier thanks to a self-driving robot that now delivers food and drink to more than 5…
read nowRetail workforce absence hinders employee engagement, claims report
December 28, 2018
Rampant unplanned retail store associate absence is detrimental to employee engagement, staff productivity, team morale and management stress, according to a…
read nowNike NY flagship stocked high with customer personalization features
December 24, 2018
The Nike Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City features tons of ways customers can customize and personalize footwear and clothing, as well as innovative…
read nowH&M Home debuts voice-enabled shopping, mobile payment via Google Assistant
December 18, 2018
H&M Home has launched a holiday gift guide partnership with Google that uses Google Assistant voice technology to allow ordering on mobile phones and…
read nowOmnichannel still in infancy stage, reveals research
December 14, 2018
While there's lot of activity when it comes to retailers and expanding delivery options, the "buy online, pick up in store" (BOPIS) isn't taking deep root as…
read nowSurvey: Retail store associates like tablets for enhancing customer service
December 11, 2018
A good majority of retail store associates, 66 percent, believe they can provide customers better service and improve the customer experience if they have…
read nowAmazon cashierless store may take flight in airports
December 7, 2018
The Amazon Go cashierless store concept may be moving into airports as the powerhouse omnichannel retailer is reportedly evaluating airport location options.
read nowWalgreens debuts expanded home delivery service
December 7, 2018
In a quest to stay competitive when it comes to delivery options pharma giant Walgreens is adding next-day and same-day prescription home delivery.
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