Retail innovation: it’s all in the detailsToday’s headlines are full of stories about technology disrupting the retail industry—from robots and drones in stores, to mobile self-checkout and “scan & go” models, to a major European supermarket chain using blockchain to track milk. Amazon denies reports of unsafe productsThe e-tail giant is defending what it says is an industry-leading product safety and compliance program. Rite Aid tightens payment processing and security The drugstore chain is deploying a new payment platform across its stores and e-commerce site. Particl bases online retail marketplace on cryptocurrency The new e-tail platform does not require personal user information. Home Depot increases sales visibility for decreased shrink Home improvement titan seeks to identify fraud in real time. CapitalOne data exposed in hack More than 100 million consumers who hold or have applied for Capital One credit cards have had personal information accessed in a security breach. Rite Aid documents responsibility efforts Rite Aid is highlighting efforts related to economic, environmental and social issues in its inaugural corporate social responsibility report. Walmart reportedly using AI to reduce checkout theft Walmart is using state-of-the-art technology to combat one of retailing’s most longstanding challenges. Report: Amazon drones may do more than deliver The 1982 Alan Parsons Project classic “Eye in the Sky” might be a good theme song for Amazon’s planned drone fleet. Walmart settles corruption inquiry Walmart has entered into a monetary settlement resolving a U.S. governmental investigation into its foreign activities. First Previous 45 46 47 48 49 Next Last
