Walmart launches members-only, text-based personal shopping serviceWalmart is betting that some consumers—particularly busy parents—are willing to pay a monthly fee for the ability to shop (and receive product recommendations) via text messaging. Study: Digital assistants increase consumers’ purchase confidenceConsumers are warming up to digital assistants to better navigate complex online assortments, and make better purchase decisions. The biggest challenges facing supply chain executives are… Despite the value that a digitally enabled supply chain offers, many chief supply chain officers (CSCO) are struggling to reinvent functionality. eBay takes an ‘interest’ in mobile personalization eBay wants to make it easier for customers to shop based on their interests, starting right on their mobile homepage. TechBytes: Cloud computing trendspotting Constantly feeling the pressure to innovate, more retailers are reaching for the cloud to stay on their game. H&M reportedly taps technology to solve inventory problem H&M is looking beyond markdowns to deplete its excess inventory, and offer more customized assortments. Bloomingdale’s uses machine learning to evaluate employee knowledge Bloomingdale’s can now pinpoint which of its employee learning programs are generating results — and by how much in real dollars. Amazon goes on tech hiring spree in North America Amazon is looking for some new tech talent for its two new innovation labs. Patio furniture marketer makes product recommendations personal RST Brands has found a way to suggest the most relevant new products to its online shoppers. Report: Starbucks plans to open a tech incubator With an eye on how to better use technology to solve problems, Starbucks is opening an innovation center. Report: Convenience store giant banks on AI in a big way overseas 7-Eleven plans to add innovative biometrics and analysis technologies, including facial recognition, to better engage its customers in Thailand. Study: Despite increased confidence, companies still struggle with cyber-security Organizations may feel increasingly resilient when it comes to fighting cyber-attacks, however, they are far from invincible. First Previous 38 39 40 41 42 Next Last
