Small retailers show optimism, but concerns remainA new survey of small U.S. retailers shows they have a generally positive business outlook but are worried about some key issues. Hungry Howie’s streamlines third-party delivery for franchiseesA pizza retailer with innovative crust is adopting a new solution to manage delivery across its franchise stores. Google partners to expand AI customer service capabilities of Maps Google is teaming up with two third-party tech platforms to enhance the conversational artificial intelligence functionality of its Google Maps solution. Hungry Howie’s modernizing enterprise operations A pizza retailer with locations across the U.S. is implementing a new enterprise technology suite chainwide. Data: Barista-crafted coffee drink sales increase over traditional options While coffee chains are expanding their store counts, consumers’ tastes for the caffeinated beverage are evolving. Instacart to integrate delivery, business offerings with Toast A grocery technology company and a digital platform for the restaurant industry are joining forces. Uber in restaurant POS partnership Uber Technologies Inc. is teaming up with a provider of restaurant management solutions and services. Casual dining operator Parched Hospitality Group rolls out rewards app The owner of four casual dining brands is launching a new mobile membership program. Retail Technology News: April update Retailers in April 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including, virtual reality-aided design, enterprise cloud, and robotic fulfillment. Applebee’s revamps store operations with new POS system Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is upgrading a number of in-store solutions, centered on a new POS implementation.
