Uber Freight provides transparent pricing, booking Uber’s shipping platform is applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to pricing and booking. Walgreens swings to $1.7 billion quarterly loss; slashes jobs in the U.K.Walgreens Boots Alliance reported a big third-quarter loss as its profits were hurt by plunging sales in its U.K. division and COVID-related expenses, including increases costs for store cleaning. CVS develops mobile prescription reader A new feature of the CVS Pharmacy app will enable visually impaired customers to effectively read prescription labels. Regional grocer enters drone space Rouses Markets is joining the rarified air of retailers with drone delivery pilots. Kroger provides advertisers targeted audio access to store shoppers A supermarket giant is automating the process for advertisers to purchase targeted audio ads on its in-store network. Regional grocers seek additional ad revenue with Mercatus Weis Markets, Smart & Final, and Piggly Wiggly Midwest will be the first grocers to leverage the new Mercatus digital advertising solution. Amazon plans first fulfillment center in Arkansas Amazon is opening a fulfillment center and a delivery station in chief rival Walmart’s home state. Six ways the pandemic is changing restroom design The COVID-19 pandemic is fast-tracking infection control technologies and products in public restrooms. Expert Insight: Retail’s New Reality — Think Local, Act Fast Several months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, consumers are still coming to terms with their new reality. NYC grocers adopt new technology to enhance social distancing Two supermarkets in Manhattan are using a solution that combines indoor GPS with mobile checkout to minimize shopping time and reduce social interactions. First Previous 325 326 327 328 329 Next Last
