Wendy’s expands AI drive-thru, pilots Spanish-language versionThe Wendy’s Company is building upon a pilot of artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud drive-thru technology. Sainsbury’s speeds up in-store shopping with self-checkout, AIThe U.K.’s second-largest supermarket retailer is transforming store operations. Aldi expands Instacart partnership with smart carts, seamless shopping Aldi is deploying new omnichannel Instacart technology in U.S. stores and testing smart carts in Europe. Big Lots closing about 300 stores; California takes big hit Big Lots is shrinking its brick-and-mortar footprint. Levi’s, Kingsmen, Aramark partner in fixture recycling initiative A collaborative recycling initiative has given new life to old fixtures, keeping them out of landfills. Daiso to expand U.S. store count – here's where Japanese retailer Daiso is expanding its footprint in the United States with three new openings this week. Store Expansion News: July update Welcome to Store Expansion News, Chain Store Age's monthly roundup of brick-and-mortar expansion plans across the retail industry. Mercari opens first physical store; provides online access to Japanese sellers Mercari is doubling down on the U.S. market — in brick-and-mortar and online. Stinker Stores virtualizes store operations A regional convenience chain is modernizing its store technology environment. How Amazon helps shape the future of frictionless checkout A visit to the Amazon “Just Walk Out” lab revealed the omnichannel giant’s visionary and open approach to its cashierless shopping platform. First Previous 150 151 152 153 154 Next Last