Tech vendors work toward open standards for store systemsLeading retail technology firms including IBM, Intel, and HP Inc. are collaborating to accelerate the scalable deployment of solutions optimized for physical retail, from the edge to the cloud. Neiman Marcus places tech, digital products, analytics under new exec IBM: Retailers rethink supply chain priorities in face of COVID-19 Walmart ramps up in-store automated fulfillment in rivalry with Albertsons, Kroger Walmart is expanding upon a successful pilot of store-based “local fulfillment centers.” Urban Outfitters links contact center staffing to customer needs Urban Outfitters is combining customer engagement and workforce data to maximized the effectiveness of contact center operations. Sainsbury’s introduces recipe for easy shopping Britain’s second-largest supermarket retailer is providing customers with smart, recipe-based shopping lists. Next-gen Kroger fulfillment center will rise in Phoenix The Kroger Co. is following through on a pledge to build a leading-edge automated warehouse facility in the Southwest region. Amazon goes on offense against controversial products, content Amazon is using a combination of automated and manual review of products and content on its site to flag and remove offensive items. Midwest grocer personalizes shopper rewards Coborn’s Inc. has dramatically boosted customer engagement by creating and delivering personalized offers to shoppers. This is not your father’s retail fulfillment center Robots, customer-centric delivery hubs, and micro-fulfillment are transforming the traditional retail fulfillment center model. First Previous 234 235 236 237 238 Next Last
