Walmart innovating big on delivery, AI shopping assistant, shelf tech

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Walmart is advancing technology on several fronts, from drone delivery to InHome Delivery expansion, development of a GenAI customer assistance tool and…

JCPenney CIO shares CX insight on $1B transformation

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

In this latest episode of the CX Innovators podcast, produced by Networld Media Group, JCPenney CIO Sharmeelee Bala talks with RetailCustomerExperience.com…

Report: Amazon mulling discount store strategy

June 27, 2024

Amazon is reportedly looking to launch an online discount store site in a quest to battle back against Chinese marketplaces such as Temu and Shein.

Target partners with Shopify on curated product line at Target Plus

June 24, 2024

Target is teaming up with commerce platform Shopify to offer a curated product line on Target Plus, Target's third-party online marketplace.

Actor Kristen Wiig now Target’s ‘Target Lady’

April 9, 2024

Target has tapped actor Kristen Wiig as its 'Target Lady' for a national media campaign as it kicks off its Target Circle Week sales event happening April 7-13.

Amazon switching Just Walk Out tech for cart tech

April 3, 2024

Amazon is pulling out its Just Walk Out cashierless technology in Amazon Fresh stores being revamped and will not be deploying the technology in new stores.

Walmart SVP talks AI, digital discovery, omnichannel

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Ashley Hubka, SVP and General Manager of Walmart Business, shares insight on consumer trends in play and why AI will deliver high-value outcomes.

Whole Foods Market debuts quick-shop store design

March 11, 2024

Whole Foods Market is getting ready to debut a quick-shop store format for urban neighborhoods that provides easier access and a fast convenient shopping…

Walmart embracing the wonder of a mealtime super app

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Daniel Shlossman reveals the strategy behind Wonder, a digital-forward food hall concept created by former Walmart eCommerce CEO and Jet.com founder Marc Lore.

Walmart to debut EV charging stations

February 20, 2024

Walmart will introduce EV charging stations as part of its new and remodeled stores, John Furner, president and CEO, said in a recent company announcement.

Costo hires on Kroger finance leader

February 16, 2024

Costco has named Gary Millerchip as its top finance officer, replacing CFO Richard Galanti. Millership had served in the same role for Kroger.

Costco reportedly testing membership card scanners

January 25, 2024

Costco is reportedly testing a membership card scanner, according to a report at Costco Insider.

Amazon testing a humanoid robot for warehouse operations

December 11, 2023

Amazon is testing Digit, a bipedal robot built by Agility Robotics, in a collaborative work environment in its warehouses.

Walmart debuts store upgrades

November 13, 2023

Walmart is celebrating the re-grand opening of 117 remodeled stores across the country, representing an investment of more than half a billion dollars in 3…

Amazon raises non-Prime member free ship order to $35

August 31, 2023

Amazon has raised the minimum free ship order, for non-Prime members, from $25 to $35.

Amazon Prime Day bests expectations despite increasing competition

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

By all accounts, its own and industry watchers, Amazon Prime Day 2023 was a resounding success for Amazon, its third-party sellers and consumers seeking a…

Amazon plugging Amazon One into all Whole Foods stores

July 20, 2023

Every Whole Foods grocery store will offer Amazon's palm payment option, Amazon One, by the time 2024 arrives.

Biometric payment in retail: Consumers eager, challenges for retailers

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

To learn more about how and why Amazon One is taking root RetailCustomerExperience reached out to Peter Galvin, chief growth officer at NMI, a full commerce…

Amazon Prime Day: Predictions, projections, expectations

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Amazon's biggest annual sale event, Prime Day, is taking place July 11-12. Industry watchers share predictions on what's become an online retail institution.

Dirty Dough Cookie Company Selects Hughes for Managed Digital Signage

Fast-growing premium cookie retailer uses digital signage for customer and employee communications