Starbucks ups sustainability commitment; pledges to be ‘resource-positive’Starbucks is launching an ambitious initiative to give more than it takes from the planet. Study: Consumers pay more for brands in sync with their beliefsProviding a brand purpose takes effort, but pays dividends. Stop & Shop deploys new solution to protect stores during power outages Stop & Shop is deploying fuel cell technology that will reduce its environmental footprint while keeping stores open even during a power outage. Top 10 global consumer trends for 2020 People are beginning to accept that robots or other artificial intelligence (AI) can perform certain tasks traditionally done by humans. Taco Bell personalizes its mobile experience Taco Bell is making it even easier for mobile app users to order their favorite burritos and chalupas. Fast-growing home decor chain raises earnings, sales outlook At Home expects to end its fiscal year on a high note. Wayfair launches new hybrid cloud strategy – without AWS Wayfair is looking to better scale its operations by moving to the cloud. Walmart pilots new grocery technology to take on Amazon and Kroger The nation’s largest grocer is not taking a back seat in the race to streamline in-store fulfillment of online grocery orders. Things Remembered keeps productivity in mind A specialty gift retailer is optimizing workforce performance with artificial intelligence (AI). Walmart: New ad ecosystem fills the gaps in consumer insights Walmart sees unique advantages it can offer brands with its new Walmart Advertising Partners program. Do your technology implementations generate payback? The answer to the headline — probably not. 2020: Three predictions for a New Year of disruption A new year full of technology-fueled change and transformation beckons for retailers. First Previous 107 108 109 110 111 Next Last