Online grocer Farmstead open for business in fifth cityA San Francisco-based online grocer is establishing a presence in a major Midwest metro area. Brands are avoiding checkout, costing nearly half their shoppersCheckout has become synonymous with purchase in retail. Smoothie King pilots text-based ordering The world’s largest smoothie brand is testing a new solution for placing mobile pick-up orders at local stores. Walgreens expands electric vehicle charging with promotional twist A retail pioneer in providing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its stores is adding new stalls across the U.S., and gaining a new promotional tool in the process. Survey reveals metaverse habits of beauty shoppers Beauty retailers should investigate augmented and virtual reality, video games, and other “metaverse” technologies. Survey: Mobile payments prove popular with younger consumers Millennial and Gen Z consumers are much more likely than their older peers to use mobile payment solutions. Timberland launches immersive gamified experience Timberland is giving customers the chance to virtually relive major moments from its corporate history. Amazon partners with University of Washington for new science hub Amazon is expanding its focus on robotics innovation. Fast delivery startup launches music label for employees Failed “American Idol” contestants may want to apply for a job with Gorillas. Shoppers want retailers to use these customer experience tools A new survey reveals some very specific consumer preferences regarding the customer experience technologies they encounter. First Previous 560 561 562 563 564 Next Last