Alibaba to sell AI technology aimed at small- to mid-sized businesses Alibaba International is following in the footsteps of other retail giants by developing an artificial intelligence platform for third-party use. Stinker Stores virtualizes store operationsA regional convenience chain is modernizing its store technology environment. Retail Technology News: July update Retailers in July focused technology efforts in areas including holograms, perishable distribution, and metaverse commerce. Etsy to pilot customer membership program Etsy Inc. will invite select shoppers to join a beta test of a new membership offering. CVS Health alerts vulnerable customers to extreme weather CVS Health is notifying customers with chronic health conditions to the potential impact of environmental events. Family Dollar optimizes assortment with predictive analytics Family Dollar is refining its merchandise assortment strategy. Target launches back-to-school personalization initiative — in-store and online Target Corp. is giving returning students the chance to customize their school gear, in the store and online. Taco Bell to roll out AI ordering at drive-thru lanes in hundreds of locations Customers at Taco Bell drive-thru locations may soon have their orders taken by AI. Walmart creates metaverse shop for college students, influencers Walmart is expanding its "Walmart Realm" immersive shopping environment for back-to-college season. Best Buy, DoorDash explore off-site ads Best Buy is partnering with a platform for off-site advertising on networks such as Meta, Google and TikTok. So is DoorDash. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
