Yum! Brands completes third AI technology acquisition of 2021Yum! Brands Inc. has an appetite for artificial intelligence, and is sating its technology hunger with Dragontail Systems Ltd. Signet Jeweler continues to shine in Q2; sales top pre-pandemic levelsSignet Jewelers maintained its momentum in the second quarter as its comeback continued with earnings that crushed Street expectations. Survey: Amazon will benefit from strong online holiday season Consumers are increasing their volume of online shopping for the upcoming holidays, and Amazon is the leading destination. Survey: Back-to-school shoppers are open to messaging Retailers should include notifications, especially via email, in their back-to-school promotional strategies. CSA Exclusive: REI provides virtual access to outdoor gear experts REI is connecting customers with on-demand, digital access to one-on-one product tutorials. Walmart introduces new agriculture sustainability best practices Walmart is stepping up its efforts to become a regenerative company with a new focus on how row crops in its supply chain are farmed. Amazon works to restore Brazilian rainforest Amazon is investing in the Agroforestry and Restoration Accelerator, a new, nature-based carbon removal initiative. Cool retail tech trends from a hot summer The summer of 2021 featured some intriguing developments in retail technology. Lowes Foods enhances online delivery capabilities Lowes Foods is partnering to gain additional fulfillment capabilities for its on-demand delivery offering. Higher wages could lead to more inflation, warns NRF economist Strong consumer spending during the past year has been boosted by government stimulus programs, but that’s about to change, according to National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz. Target CIO to retire next year; read why The person in charge of all things tech at Target Corp. will depart the company next year. Burger King scales up rewards offering Burger King customers will have an easier time redeeming “crowns” on purchases made across brick-and-mortar, web, and mobile channels. First Previous 411 412 413 414 415 Next Last