The top retail/CPG planned technology spending area is…A new survey reveals that the number one technology retailers and CPG companies will dedicate funding to may not be dominating the news. Paramount debuts mobile shopping content during CMT Music AwardsA leading media and streaming company launched artificial intelligence (AI)-based shoppable mobile content during a country music awards broadcast. The Month in Retail Technology: March update Retailers in March focused technology efforts in areas including artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. Amazon continues construction on Puget Sound tower Amazon is moving ahead with a major workspace expansion in Bellevue, Wash. Walmart leads annual ranking of top 50 global retailers Two U.S.-based retail giants took the top spots in an annual ranking of the top 50 global retailers based on their operational performance as of the start of 2023. Here's how much store inefficiencies cost retailers Retailers are experiencing significant challenges related to managing operations across the store. Survey: Return to office results in more in-store spending A return to the office has meant a boost to in-store sales, though consumers still seek product discovery online. Instacart expands integration with health plans Instacart is increasing its availability as a supplemental benefit for select health plans. Total U.S. c-store sales fall but in-store sales rise — so do costs Convenience stores saw record in-store sales in 2023, driven by strong gains in prepared foods, beverages and other foodservice categories. Retail Technology News: March update Retailers in March focused technology efforts in areas including artificial intelligence (AI) and social media. Levi’s Q1 tops Street as DTC sales surge; brand gets big call out from Beyoncé Levi Strauss & Co.’s business continues to be less reliant on its wholesale partners and more on its own operations. Staples launches battery recycling program – with a twist Staples Retail stores across the U.S. are rolling out what the company says is the first-ever at-home battery recycling program. First Previous 79 80 81 82 83 Next Last