How AI, control towers and robotics can help combat inflationInflation is a serious concern for U.S. consumers, with prices reaching a new high in January. Bad customer service puts brands at riskConsumers do not give brands a lot of leeway in the level of service they expect. CSA Exclusive: Innovation comes to exception-based loss prevention Exception-based reporting for loss prevention is being enhanced with technologies such as 5G networking, video analytics, RFID, and blockchain. Instacart enhanced shopper support includes new app features Instacart is introducing three new services specifically aimed at its more than 600,000 part-time and independently contracted shoppers. Walmart launches new telehealth, online vitamin services Walmart is continuing to expand its presence as an online provider of wellness products and services. eBay debuts digital wallet; eyes revenue growth, secure storage eBay is launching its first-ever digital wallet as it forecasts financial growth in the next two years and reveals plans for a massive storage facility. Salesforce: Inflation pushes online revenue up even as consumers shopped less February 2021 saw U.S. consumers less willing to shop online. Amazon shuts out Russia; Burger King halts support to Russian franchises Amazon customers in Russia have been cut off from the e-commerce giant amid their country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Walgreens enables cash bill payments at stores Walgreens is expanding its financial services portfolio. Online inflation hits record high; apparel has highest rise February marked the 21st consecutive month of online inflation. First Previous 568 569 570 571 572 Next Last