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PetSmart has launched a partnership with the buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Afterpay, designed to give customers the chance to pay for purchases in interest-free installments.

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FedEx is integrating two Salesforce cloud solutions into its ShopRunner e-commerce platform.

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The Pittsburgh-based grocer has enlisted with online product discovery platform RangeMe to accelerate and scale sourcing of new and emerging products.

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To support its rapid and ongoing growth, online grocer Imperfect Foods has selected Manhattan Associates Inc.’s warehouse management system (WMS) to help modernize its distribution operations.

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Tecsys Inc. today announces that Australian fashion chain Politix is fulfilling customer orders across its network of stores with Tecsys' retail order management system, Omni™ OMS.

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The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) has joined forces with Flashfood, a digitally driven solution enabling retailers to reduce shrink by connecting customers with discounted food closing in on its best-by date.

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Co-op has announced a new partnership with Amazon and an acceleration of robot deliveries.

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InvoTech Systems Inc. announced the recent implementation of its Uniform System at Resorts World Las Vegas.

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ParTech, Inc. today announced that Jack in the Box, Inc. has entered into the final implementation phase of PAR’s leading customer loyalty, offers and engagement solution, Punchh, to introduce a new online digital loyalty program for its 2,219 restaurants.

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The manufacturer and distributor of confectionery and chewing gum, has deployed StayinFront TouchCG technology to help drive growth and enhance the work of its UK field force teams.

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The project uses a mobile app that allows customers to grab goods in the store, scan barcodes on a special mobile app, pay using the app — and leave. On the way out the door, customers show their phone receipt to an Albertsons employee.

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Gap has been deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and robotic technologies in its fulfillment centers – both creating more processing power and more automation.

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The department store retailer is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology from Metrical in an effort to drive e-commerce transformation and improve its online customer experience.

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Jack in the Box Inc. is entering the final implementation phase of the ParTech Punchh customer loyalty, offers and engagement solution, across its 2,219 corporate and franchised restaurants.

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Shop Connect VIEW, a cloud-based system available at Love's Truck Care and Speedco locations, is helping fleets make bottom-line improvements through a new system of integrating data between shops and fleets.

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Today, Columbus Consulting International announced its recent engagement with MALIN+GOETZ, a global personal care brand, to re-platform the business for omnichannel growth. MALIN+GOETZ is now benefiting from enhanced omnichannel capabilities, increased transparency, and more efficient reporting methods.

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Cimcorp has implemented an automated solution for Spanish grocery retailer Mercadona.

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Outback Steakhouse updated its mobile app, adding new features to enhance the CX.

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PepsiCo is launching its Pepviz insights framework to retailers, seeking data-sharing partners to develop the technology into customized solutions.

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porta group, a family-owned omnichannel furniture retailers in Germany, will partner with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions, to automate and integrate their supply chain planning.

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Wakefern Food Corp. plans to roll out CB4 store execution technology across its ShopRite and Price Rite Marketplace chains.

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Never shy about diversifying its portfolio of products and services, Amazon is now adding “TV manufacturer” to its description. The company is introducing an all-new assortment of Fire TV devices that includes the first-ever Amazon-built smart TVs - the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and 4-Series smart TVs - and the Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

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Co-op has launched its first food to go offer with its new micro-supermarket proposition as consumer behaviours continue to shift.

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The 80 store Cub Foods division of United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), is working with Afresh Technologies on a fresh food supply chain initiative designed to improve produce operations by improving freshness, growing sales and reducing waste.

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Etam is exclusively deploying digital ID technology from Avery Dennison Smartrac. This includes RFID and QR-coded hangtags to digitize the whole value chain and processes, along with vendor shipments, store inventory accuracy, self check-outs, returns or reverse logistics, e-commerce and the retailer’s Try@home initiative.

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Convenience store operator FamilyMart looks to open about 1,000 unstaffed shops by the end of fiscal 2024 offering the same products as the chain's regular outlets, in the first large-scale deployment of fully automated stores in Japan.

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Freebirds World Burrito is deploying the Qu unified omnichannel ordering platform at its restaurants, making it even easier and faster for its guests to order and enjoy its craveable burritos and bowls

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IHG Hotels & Resorts has designed the hotel room of the future, partnering with Josh.ai to create a voice-controlled smart room at the Kimpton Rowan hotel in Palm Springs, CA.

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Known as Kroger Delivery Now, the new service features an assortment of 25,000 convenience items from Kroger’s inventory.

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McDonald's has selected Vispero's assistive technology to provide blind and low vision customers with an accessible kiosk experience, according to a press release.

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The QR code menus are offered in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, and Mandarin, based on the restaurant’s global clientele. At this time, QR codes are for reading the menu only.

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Max Finkel Moment, a Swiss watch maker, is using blockchain technology to provide buyers with a digital duplicate of the watch as proof of authenticity.

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The quick-service Mexican food retailer, a division of Yum! Brands, is testing a new 30-day subscription program called the Taco Lover’s Pass.

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Walmart is continuing to expand its efforts to fulfill online orders with self-driving delivery vehicles.

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