Why retail needs digital workplace tools for holiday season successAs the retail sector gears up for one of its busiest times of the year, effective workforce management becomes crucial. Retail Technology News: August updateRetailers in August 2024 focused technology efforts in areas including robots, enterprise artificial intelligence, and digital shelf labels. Carhartt teams with Metallica to support community colleges Carhartt is supporting an initiative founded by a legendary heavy metal band to promote skilled trade education. Canadian government orders resumption of rail service A work stoppage at Canada’s two largest railways is over – at least for now. Canadian government intervenes to end railway worker lockout Roughly 24 hours after it began, a shutdown at Canada's two largest railroads appears to be at least partially over. Five cool store operations AI rollouts from a hot summer Retailers are increasingly "minding the store" with artificial intelligence. Ghost kitchen operator One Kitchen deploys robot in Walmart site Customers at a ghost kitchen in an Illinois Walmart store have a shiny new beverage server. eTail Boston 2024 – AI loses its novelty, gains acceptance Artificial intelligence may not yet be plumbing, but speakers at the eTail Boston 2024 conference indicated it is beyond the shiny and new stage. Tractor Supply Company streamlines store operations with AI Tractor Supply Company is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to enhance the customer and employee experience. Walmart Canada raises hourly store wages Walmart Canada is investing $53 million in higher wages for its hourly store associates. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
