Retail 2041: A look into the future of shoppingConsumers expect technology to have a profound expect on the shopping experience in the next 18 years. Fast-casual chain Abuelo’s enhances curbside pickup experience with AIAbuelo's Mexican Restaurant is integrating machine learning and artificial intelligence with its curbside pickup operations. Online grocery sales inch up in April as market evolves Online grocery delivery sales jumped in April even as pickup and ship-to-home sales fell. eBay invests in Australian dress rental platform eBay Inc. is expanding its presence in the online rental market with a new funding project. Mercatus enters personalization partnership The Mercatus grocery e-commerce platform is teaming up with a digital marketing technology company. How delivery and returns impact online shopping An e-commerce retailer’s delivery and returns experience has a lot to do with whether customers will shop them. Drivers want these features in a fuel loyalty program Fuel retailers can increase participation in their loyalty offering by including a few key capabilities and functions. Natuzzi helps customers personalize purchases with augmented reality A global furniture retailer is enabling a high degree of customization in its omnichannel sofa shopping process. Metaverse still matters – just ask Tier I retailers Public excitement around the metaverse has cooled, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still a major retail technology trend. These verticals are driving e-commerce growth Overall e-commerce sales slightly rose year-over-year in April 2023, but some categories substantially overperformed. Google piloting AI-powered shopping searches Google is applying next-gen artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in Google Search to help consumers find products. Shein repurposes excess inventory from other retailers The Chinese online fast-fashion giant is seeking to minimize its need for new textile resources. First Previous 207 208 209 210 211 Next Last