Technology

Amazon commits $500M to cloud and AI training for university students
Amazon is giving verified higher education students access to resources for developing skills and careers in cloud and artificial intelligence technology.
NRF: Consumers have a lot of back-to-school shopping left
It’s been back-to-school season for a while, but many items remain on consumer shopping lists.

Gopuff adds new private label products

A Philadelphia-based consumer delivery service is expanding its private label brands.
Adobe: AI e-commerce traffic booms, but many retailers lag behind

Artificial intelligence continues to drive higher amounts of online retail visits, but e-commerce sites are frequently not optimized for it.
Amazon plans drone delivery in 500 U.S. metros including Chicago, Boise

Amazon intends to increase its drone delivery footprint sixfold by year’s end.
Little Caesars enters robotic delivery partnership

Detroit-based pizza giant Little Caesars is deploying a new way to deliver its products.
Regional convenience retailer Weigel’s unifies store operations at POS

Weigel’s is leveraging artificial intelligence and the cloud to bring together key in-store workflows on a new POS platform.
Amazon ups planned Louisiana data center investment to $18B

Amazon is increasing its financial commitment to support artificial intelligence and cloud technologies in northwest Louisiana.
Michaels includes 3D, AR in omnichannel framing offering

The Michaels Companies Inc. continues expanding its framing service, including a partnership with a renowned magazine.
eBay expands authenticity guarantee to collectible coins

eBay is offering free professional authentication services for select coins.
Hy-Vee standardizes product attributes

Hy-Vee Inc. is helping ensure online shoppers find the items they are looking for.
Home Depot beats Street in Q2; launches national express delivery

The Home Depot Inc. exceeded Wall Street expectations for earnings and revenue despite a tough housing market, and is using stores as local fulfillment hubs.