Google enhances in-store and online product researchGoogle is providing shoppers new ways to obtain product information wherever they are and also expanding some payment features. Amazon launches Cash EBT payment option in 17 states, Washington, D.C.Customers in select U.S. states and Washington, D.C. can now purchase a wide range of products and services beyond food with federal benefits payment. Geissler’s achieves first in Instacart smart cart deployment Geissler’s Supermarkets has rolled out artificial intelligence-equipped smart carts from Instacart to of its stores. Staples introduces buy now, pay later for online payments Staples Inc. is partnering with a global payments network to provide flexible, interest-free payment options on its e-commerce site. Amazon Fresh expands with nine stores — here’s where Amazon has been busy expanding its Amazon Fresh high-tech grocery store concept. Australian grocer Coles Supermarkets rolling out smart carts in 2025 A leading Australian grocer will be the first Asian-Pacific retailer to deploy Instacart Caper Cart smart carts. Regional grocers in Midwest and West deploy smart carts Multiple local and independent grocers operating across eight states are adopting artificial intelligence-equipped shopping carts. How the Trump presidency will affect digital retailing The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency will have an impact on several key areas of digital retail. Amazon Fresh expands in Pennsylvania The latest high-tech Amazon Fresh grocery store is the banner’s fifth location in the Keystone State. EXCLUSIVE: Survey reveals positive holiday shopping trends A new set of consumer data exclusively released to Chain Store Age offers hope to retailers looking for a happy holiday season. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
