Amazon Web Services to invest $35 billion in new data centersThe Amazon Web Services (AWS) unit of Amazon plans to invest $35 billion by 2040 to establish multiple data center campuses across Virginia. Guitar Center shifts enterprise systems to the cloudThe world's largest musical instrument retailer is moving its core systems to a new cloud-based database and infrastructure. Kroger increases associate productivity with cloud analytics Kroger Co. is leveraging cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology to improve real-time associate performance. Three big industry changes seen in 25 years of covering retail tech I’ve been around the retail technology industry long enough to have witnessed some notable evolution. PriceSmart begins enterprise refresh at POS PriceSmart is enhancing its customer experience via an infrastructure update. Panda Express engages employees via new app The largest Asian restaurant chain in the U.S. is providing associates with a variety of mobile capabilities. Dollar General expands financial services with cash back program Dollar General is partnering with a third-party rewards platform to offer cash-back options to all consumers. Big Boy streamlines ops with cloud technology Big Boy Restaurant Group is streamlining operations in-store and on the back end with cloud technology. Amazon to shutter AmazonSmile charitable donation program Amid a series of broader cost cuts, Amazon is winding down a program that lets customers donate to charities within their purchases. Retailers’ top technology spending priorities are… A new survey reveals what technology solutions retailers plan to invest in, and why. JCPenney dedicates homepage to beauty – for 48 hours JCPenney is dedicating its e-commerce homepage to one category in a new promotion. Exclusive Q&A with Build-A-Bear chief digital officer Build-A-Bear is pursuing a broad-based digital transformation plan that includes revamps to its e-commerce, loyalty and marketing offerings. First Previous 409 410 411 412 413 Next Last