Exclusive Q&A: Mattress Firm regionally customizes Google search adsThe nation’s largest mattress retailer is tailoring ads that appear in Google search results by local factors, such as product availability. Starbucks deploys app within Microsoft TeamsStarbucks is recognizing the prevalence of virtual communication with a new Microsoft partnership. Amazon fits shoppers to a T with virtual customization Amazon unveiled a new service that crosses the digital/real world divide with virtual body doubles, allowing customers to customize a T-shirt to their exact measurements. Amazon, Blackberry team up on responsive in-vehicle system Amazon Web Services will develop and market the Blackberry Ivy intelligent vehicle data platform. Advance Auto Parts drives away unauthorized web ads A leading aftermarket auto parts retailer is increasing customer conversion rates by preventing “hijacking” of shoppers’ online journeys. Alibaba supports Singles Day with cloud computing, 3D models There was no “magic” behind Alibaba’s successful 2020 edition of its Singles Day sales holiday, just a lot of innovative technology. Kroger partner buys two U.S. robotic start-ups Ikea builds digital commerce capability with Google Cloud Amazon pays customers for providing additional shopping data Amazon is extending its tracking of customer purchase habits beyond the limits of its own e-commerce site. Jordan’s Furniture enhances online, customer support experiences Jordon’s Furniture is deploying an artificial intelligence-enabled live engagement platform to support digital service and sales. Amazon Web Services streamlines personalized recommendations Amazon is leveraging machine learning (ML) to help retailers include completely new products and fresh content in their usual recommendations. Construction Technology Trends Here are 10 crucial construction technology trends that are impacting the industry in 2020 — and will continue to do so going forward. First Previous 27 28 29 30 31 Next Last