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Amazon embeds voice and AI into print-on-demand service
Amazon is letting consumers custom design merchandise with the help of AI.
NRF: Import volume to get bump in June, July, followed by a weakening
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to see a skewed year-over-year bump in June in anticipation of more tariffs and rising fuel prices, but then remain below last year’s levels into the fall.

Instacart expands nutritious food access for virtual care provider

Instacart is teaming up with virtual cardiometabolic services platform Vida.
New York legislators pass bill to curb personalized pricing

New York has become the third state in the nation, joining Maine and Connecticut, to pass legislation that limits companies from using consumer data to set prices.
Walmart launches delivery from in-store restaurants with Subway

Walmart is entering the restaurant-delivery business.
Amazon to invest $11.6B, add 25K jobs in European fulfillment

Amazon is making a major financial commitment to expand and modernize fulfillment operations, including robotic automation, in Europe.
Shipt taps actress Eva Longoria to promote curated assortment tool

A same-day delivery company that is an independent division of Target is offering customizable product bundles and enlisting a Hollywood actress to help spread the word.
Amazon debuts same-day perishable grocery delivery in U.K.

Amazon is globally expanding an offering that lets customers include fresh items in their same-day Amazon delivery orders.
Weis Markets deploys Instacart smart carts at select stores

A regional mid-Atlantic grocer is starting to roll out artificial intelligence-based Instacart Caper Carts.
Walmart+ loyalty program expands into Canada

Canada has become the first Walmart market outside of the U.S. to offer the Walmart+ paid subscription program.
Bashas' delivers via Amazon from select stores

Amazon’s latest fast delivery partnership is with a regional Arizona-based grocer.
Gopuff develops ‘shopping genius’ for app with SpaceXAI

Gopuff is collaborating with SpaceXAI to launch "Go," which the on-demand delivery provider calls a first-of-its-kind "shopping genius" built for its app.