What do consumers think about the metaverse?A new survey sheds light on consumer familiarity with and expectations for the metaverse. Bed Bath & Beyond in deal with activist investorBed Bath & Beyond Inc. has avoided a showdown with its activist investor Ryan Cohen, who previously shook things up at GameStop, where he is now chairman. Chico’s targets total revenue of $2.5 billion-plus by 2025 Chico’s FAS is confident that its turnaround strategy has taken hold. Red Wing Shoes finds new use for AI-based personalization A global safety footwear brand is taking in-store customization to a new level, with help from artificial intelligence technology. Ahold Delhaize USA expands CPG promotional platform CPG brands have new opportunities to send targeted communications to shoppers of Ahold Delhaize USA grocery banners. Instacart launches Amazon-style e-commerce platform Instacart is launching a new offering that turns the on-demand delivery provider into a hosted omnichannel commerce solution. Fuel/convenience retailer continues implementing automated checkout BP is launching another pilot of frictionless self-checkout technology. Sweetgreen to open at least 35 locations, pilot drive-thru in 2022 Sweetgreen is diving into one of the restaurant industry’s hottest trends — drive-thru — but with an added tweak. Sponsored Exclusive Q&A: London & Partners reveals booming London tech scene “Swinging London” is back – and this time the stars are U.S. retail technology companies. Kroger launches ambitious AI transformation program The Kroger Co. is building a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) lab and demonstration center with far-reaching enterprise goals. First Previous 262 263 264 265 266 Next Last