McDonald’s in big tech acquisitionMcDonald’s outdoor digital drive-thru menus are about to get a lot more personal. Apple launching credit card for smartphone generationApple is introducing the Apple Card, which the company hopes will do for credit cards what iPhones did for mobile phones. Clarks steps up online personalization Global vertical footwear retailer Clarks is identifying high-value online customers for targeted email promotions. Whole Foods in innovative energy storage program Whole Foods Market has joined an energy program in California that shifts the grocer’s large refrigeration-based energy loads to off-peak hours. It also comes with an added benefit. Worldpay merges with FIS, enables Amazon Pay It has been a busy week for omnichannel payment technology provider Worldpay. Study: When does personalization become creepy? A new survey of 1,000 consumers reveals the line between effective personalized marketing and creepy invasiveness. Walmart’s CTO lands at Pinterest Social sharing giant Pinterest has made a big hire. Joann Stores taps Ulta Beauty exec for key role Joann Stores has filled out its executive bench with a critical technology hire. Guest Column: This Might Change How You think About Price Optimization More than half of retailers are investing in artificial intelligence this year, and if you’re reading this, you’re probably working for one of them. Starbucks invests in new fund for food, retail start-ups; to modernize stores Starbucks Corp. is looking to boost its future growth with innovative start-ups and an updated customer experience. First Previous 393 394 395 396 397 Next Last