Data & Analytics

Regional grocer Geissler's Supermarkets deploys Instacart smart carts
A New England grocery chain is rolling out artificial intelligence (AI)-equipped shopping carts from Instacart.
eBay opens pop-up store for authenticated streetwear in ironic location
A pop-up shop will offer streetwear and sneaker products verified as authentic by eBay.

Starbucks posts record revenue amid strong U.S. traffic, higher prices

Starbucks Corp. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and sales as it opened hundreds of stores and customers flocked to its cafes.
Google rolls out promotional tools, including AI, for small retailers

Google is providing small retailers and brands with solutions, some based on artificial intelligence (AI), designed to make reaching shoppers easier.
Albertsons integrates with shoppable recipe platform

Albertsons Companies is partnering with a shoppable recipe provider.
Walgreens names new tech head as C-suite shakeup continues

Walgreens Boots Alliance has tapped a technology executive with health care experience as chief information officer.
Batteries Plus dedicates initiative to generative AI

Batteries Plus is allocating resources to researching various business uses for next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Best Buy kicks off holiday live shopping promotion

Best Buy is hosting a series of three holiday live shopping events in collaboration with a leading livestream platform.
AutoNation launches e-commerce site for auto parts and more

AutoNation has unveiled a new e-commerce platform.
Michaels debuts third-party marketplace for handmade items

The Michaels Companies is moving onto Etsy's turf.
Unlocking the Future of Retail: The Power of 2D Barcodes

For almost half a century, one-dimensional (1D) barcodes have served as the backbone of retail, facilitating inventory tracking and point-of-sale transactions.
Party City unifies supply chain data management

Party City Holdings Inc. is deploying a new multi-enterprise supply chain platform.