Hospital store retailer Lori’s Gifts introduces cashierless shoppingA leading operator of hospital gift shops is opening checkout-free stores in select locations across the U.S. McDonald's aims to hire nearly 400,000 workers this summerMcDonald’s has set a big hiring goal for itself. Walmart expands virtual eyewear try-on, offers new high-tech glasses Walmart is making more frames available for customers to virtually try on while adding high-tech glasses and proprietary discount contact lenses to its assortment. Walgreens reportedly expanding robotic prescription micro-fulfillment A major pharmacy retailer is reportedly ramping up to fill medication prescriptions at 5,000-plus stores using robotic automation. Giant Eagle announces waste-free supply chain status A regional grocer has announced a key sustainability accomplishment. JD Sports banner AI-equips assortment planning A fashion chain operated by JD Sports is making its assortment planning processes more data-driven, automated and agile. Guitar Center obtains real-time inventory visibility The world’s largest retailer of musical instruments, accessories and lessons is AI-enabling its replenishment capabilities. Littler: Immigration policy among retailers’ top workplace concerns Inclusion, equity and diversity (IE&D) and immigration policy rank as top concerns among the nation’s employers, particularly in the retail sector. Trump pauses most China tariffs for 90 days The trade war between the United States and China has reached a truce for the next three months. Amazon debuts seven supply chain robots in last-mile facility Amazon is rolling out a number of new robots that will help take on heavy lifting and repetitive tasks at a delivery station in Germany. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
