TECHNOLOGY

Five regional grocers partner with DoorDash for on-demand delivery
Several supermarket chains operating in the Midwest, South and Northeast are all now providing online order fulfillment via DoorDash.
True Religion rebrands, upgrades loyalty program
A denim and lifestyle apparel brand is rebooting its loyalty offering as the holiday shopping season begins.

7-Eleven offers digital lottery access in select stores

7-Eleven Inc. is teaming up with an online lottery courier service to serve customers in two states.
EXCLUSIVE: American Eagle, WhatsApp team on Gen Z-focused holiday pilot

American Eagle is expanding its efforts to target Gen Z shoppers on their favorite communication apps.
Amazon expands investment in startup AI developer by $4 billion

Amazon is deepening an existing multi-billion-dollar commitment to a provider of next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Walmart updates metaverse shop for holiday season

Walmart is gearing its "Walmart Realm" immersive shopping environment for holiday shoppers.
Verizon revamps app with generative AI

Verizon is personalizing and streamlining its app-based shopping and customer service experience with leading-edge artificial intelligence technology.
Ulta Beauty’s omnichannel holiday marketing initiatives include Roblox

Ulta Beauty is promoting its seasonal offerings via channels that include a popular immersive gaming platform.
Amazon rolls out holiday benefits for Buy with Prime shoppers

Amazon is being extra generous this holiday season to Prime members who make purchases via its "Buy with Prime" program.
Three e-commerce partnerships from a cozy fall

Autumn is a time of togetherness and warmth, and many online retailers are embodying the spirit of the season with new collaborations.
EXCLUSIVE: Site speed is a big deal to e-commerce shoppers

A new study reveals exactly how damaging slowly loading sites are for e-commerce retailers.
Marks & Spencer boosts store productivity with devices, software

A British apparel and food giant is focusing on store operations via an expanded hosted IT services contract with Diebold Nixdorf that will last an additional four years.