Walmart, Microsoft join forces to take on common rivalWalmart and Microsoft Corp. are deepening their alliance to gain a leg up in their battle against Amazon. TechBytes: Three weapons in the online grocery delivery warThe online grocery battle continues to heat up, and traditional supermarket operators are feeling the pressure. Target has an invitation-only app Target is stepping up new product development with a secret app that connects designers with the customers that purchase the merchandise. Google exec joins JLL as chief digital officer A Silicon Valley veteran who helped develop Google Maps and Google Apps has joined JLL as its first chief digital product officer. ‘Mega breaches’ take a big toll on the bottom line Hidden costs associated with larger data breaches are putting targeted companies at an even bigger financial risk. Snapchat update reportedly hints at Amazon partnership Snapchat could potentially make it easier for users to make a purchase from Amazon. Weis Markets steps up mobility Weis Markets is getting connected—through WiFi, that is. U.S. retail CEOs expect M&A activity to drive bullish growth The nation’s retail chief executives are bullish on growth. New software drives ‘true value’ for hardware store giant, including inventory reductions True Value is optimizing its inventory levels and replenishment efforts with a new demand forecasting solution. Guess, Alibaba team up for ‘smart store’ pilot Fashion retailer Guess and Alibaba are raising the bar, using artificial intelligence to personalize the in-store shopping experience. Study: Most consumers welcome Amazon’s move into pharmacy There is good news for Amazon in a research report from Global DataRetail regarding the online giant’s acquisition of online pharmacy PillPack. ‘Emerald City’ Amazon Go in the works With locations planned for Chicago and San Francisco, Amazon Go is also expanding in its own backyard. First Previous 362 363 364 365 366 Next Last
