Retail’s incremental, digital automation offers gain with no painRetailers should take the express checkout and automate fast and big if they want to survive current pressures. Walmart launches new store-to-store driverless delivery pilotWalmart continues analyzing how autonomous vehicles can move groceries throughout its supply chain. Amazon beats Street on Q2 net sales, misses on EPS Amazon exceeded Wall Street Q2 expectations with an impressive 20% growth in net sales, but earnings per share (EPS) fell short of projections. eBay builds safe harbor for sellers eBay is providing new tools and protections for its sellers. Amazon has bright outlook on solar energy Amazon is running ahead of its aggressive growth plans for rooftop solar systems. UPS aims high with drone delivery plans UPS is creating a new subsidiary dedicated to drone deliveries. FTC fines Facebook $5B, Mnuchin slams Amazon It has been a tough day for tech giants Facebook and Amazon. Postmates joins robot revolution – for deliveries Delivery robots may not be the stuff of exciting science fiction, but they are increasingly a part of real-life retailing. Kroger breaks ground on high-tech fulfillment center The Kroger Co. is officially building the second of 20 planned automated warehouse facilities. Walgreens speaks to power of AI Walgreens is leveraging voice-based artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve the in-store experience for associates and customers. First Previous 372 373 374 375 376 Next Last