Analysis: Amazon plenty of firepower, time to invest in reinvigorating growthAmazon has kicked off its fiscal year with a solid set of results, which signal its continued market share advance into both the product and services sectors. Tech Viewpoint: Amazon vs. Walmart – The battle of AI-based future store strategiesThe two most influential retailers have different visions of how artificial intelligence (AI) will shape the “store of the future.” Walgreens taps Disney exec for key online role Walgreens Boots Alliance is shaking up its leadership team with a new digital officer and chief marketer as the company looks to accelerate its transformation. CVS to open ‘hundreds’ of SmileDirect in-store shops CVS is partnering with SmileDirectClub to bring its “teledentistry” service to the physical space. First Look: Walmart debuts AI-powered store of the future Walmart is testing the future of in-store artificial intelligence (AI) at a Neighborhood Market location in Levittown, New York. Guitar Center gets channels in tune with mobile app A specialty music retailer has extended its digital presence in stores. Study: ‘Bad bots’ pose threat to e-commerce Everyone loves a bad boy, but a new study indicates online retailers should not love the phenomenon of “bad bots” visiting e-commerce sites. Amazon offers Prime members yet another delivery option Garages are no longer just for parking cars or playing three-chord rock songs. Analysis: Will new payment technologies really make life easier for customers? Electronic payment technology is hitting the headlines and the desks of legislators in a big way. Report: Google drone unit gets key government approval Wing Aviation, a subsidiary of Google, has reportedly reached a milestone in making drone-based deliveries. First Previous 387 388 389 390 391 Next Last