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Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC, a joint venture between Authentic Brands and Simon Property Group, are now offering consumers mobile commerce and shopping experiences via SMS text. Customers will be able to subscribe to SMS programs, running on Attentive technology, that enable access to personalized interactions with ABG brands.

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First Class Vending, in collaboration with Mars Wrigley and Aramark, has opened an unattended Frictionless Market at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Walmart has shared a preview of some of the ways it is exploring emerging tech to boost the online shopping experience, from generative AI powered search to hands free voice shopping and virtual commerce.

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Walmart has unveiled a host of new tech-powered experiences that it has already launched or is currently testing, all designed to simplify the lives of its customers.

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Retail space planning specialist CADS has helped US grocery retailer Rouses Market improve its efficiency, communication and profitability with StoreSpace software.

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As the company looks to scale its DTC efforts globally, moving from functioning like a wholesaler to a vertical retailer, it is investing in end-to-end supply chain optimizations.

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With an assortment of tech-powered offerings now available to enterprises willing to step outside the box, CG companies are learning to prevent loyalty burnout with efforts that immerse consumers into the world of the brand, tapping into technologies like augmented reality, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.

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To celebrate the Tanger Factory Outlets grand opening on Oct. 27, Tanger has partnered with Muros, a global art activation agency, to spearhead the Tanger Nashville Murals Program, 13 on-site murals that 'reflect the spirit and culture of Nashville.'

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Doc’s Food Stores, Inc., a chain of 12 grocery stores doing business under several banners in Oklahoma, is partnering with e-commerce platform eGrowercy, the supermarket chain announced.

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DoorDash appears to be tapping further into the rapidly evolving grocery delivery space through a host of recent retail alliances. It expanded its reach with the addition of eight new grocery partners.

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What do McDonald’s, Subway, Taco Bell and virtually every other major quick-service restaurant chain have in common? They are all using the government’s little-known EB-3 Unskilled Visa program to fill entry-level jobs—jobs U.S. employers can’t fill with the existing labor force—with immigrants seeking a path to citizenship.

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An Indian e-commerce platform with majority Walmart ownership is now acting as a developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-based retail solutions.

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Nectar360 has announced plans to expand its connected digital screen network to over 800 screens

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Accor is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and a joint measurement drive to further reduce food waste. With 5,500 hotels and 10,000 food and beverage venues serving 200 million meals worldwide annually, Accor recognizes the importance of precise measurement in achieving food waste reduction.

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It’s a central challenge in the convenience store industry: What consumers consider convenient today will soon feel slow and inadequate. To stay ahead of the curve, companies must make the strategic technology investments that allow them to transform every consumer touchpoint and deliver on expectations.

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Cloud5 Communications will provide guest relations and general reservations support to the hospitality brand’s portfolio of properties. It will enhance guests’ experiences across LivAway Suites’ properties through its voice reservations and guest relations services.

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Amazon One — the contactless identity service that uses your palm to enter, identify, and pay — is now integrated with FreedomPay’s commerce technology platform.

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Dore Stores Inc. tapped Advanced Digital Data Inc. (ADD Systems) as its software provider for the company's convenience store and retail fuel operations.

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Plum Market, a rapidly growing independent grocery retailer, has teamed with Lewes, Del.-based Leafio on the implementation of an automated planogram system, the Leafio Shelf Efficiency solution.

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The Gen AI assistant, powered by OpsVeda, integrates with messaging tools like Microsoft Teams, Slack, or Whatsapp, and allows users to gather information through natural language exchanges.

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The Cape Codder implemented Canary Digital Tipping in August 2023 to help streamline guest tipping. Rachel turned to Canary after seeing success with the solution at a sister property. The implementation has been a resounding success with the staff.

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H&S Energy Products LLC is integrating LottoShield's lottery management system across its convenience store network following a successful two-week pilot.

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Kroger plans to employ artificial intelligence as a monitor. Cameras will watch the self-checkout lanes and AI will examine how customers scan their goods.

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Procter & Gamble is optimizing its fragrance efforts by introducing scalable, AI-powered technology for improved malodor control.

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CHEF’STORE™ leverages RELEX AI-driven technology to unify planning processes across more than 85 locations.

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Another big AI bet is Symbotic, a company which offers AI-powered “warehouse as a service” to major retailers including Walmart, Target and Albertson’s to improve their inventory and stocking operations.

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Hy-Vee, which recently rolled out its RedMedia full-scale retail media network, is displaying the new Samsung VXT Content Management System (CMS) for digital signage as part of the network deployment.

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Management company B•Hospitality tapped Aptech's PVNG enterprise accounting solution to keep the property's accounting and financial systems on the same page internally and companywide as B•Hospitality prepares for further growth.

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Obramax, a leading Brazilian building materials retailer, has chosen RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting and replenishment in line with their growth objectives.

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Zubair Shaikh, LogicWorks (a Cox division), joined Lee Holman, IHL, for a discussion of the importance of the flexibility of data systems for handling varying customer traffic, the accessibility of critical information for staff from anywhere, the importance of disaster recovery measures, and the use of AI to enhance operational efficiency and customer experiences.

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The regional food, fuel and pharmacy retailer is utilizing the Blue Yonder SaaS-based category management solution in an effort to automate product decisions in the face of challenges such as supply chain disruption and inflation.

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Mercadona, a grocery retailer in Spain and Portugal, has partnered with Cimcorp to implement an automated intralogistics system at its distribution centre in San Isidro, Spain.

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Gymshark is deploying advanced Google Cloud artificial intelligence (AI) technology to support innovation and analytics.

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ParTech, Inc. (PAR) has been selected as the exclusive point of sale (POS) software and services provider, with Brink POS and marketplace order management software, with MENU Link, for Burger King traditional restaurants in North America.

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Peapod Digital Labs released a native mobile application for Ahold Delhaize USA’s banners on its proprietary PRISM platform earlier in 2023. So far, the Stop & Shop, Food Lion, Giant Food and The Giant Company brands have gone live on the updated app.

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The discount retailer, which rolled out the Walmart GenAI Playground, an early-stage internal generative AI tool where employees can explore and learn about the new technology in June 2023 and included a generative AI assistant in an employee app it launched in August 2023, is now testing several generative AI-based search and shopping solutions.

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Tesco Media and Insight Platform, powered by dunnhumby, has unveiled a range of new onsite and in-store media channels.

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Nisa is set to extend the roll-out of the Jisp Scan & Save loyalty service to all Nisa retailers.

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The retail giant has teamed up with Perfect Corp., an artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) beauty and fashion technology company, to launch a virtual try-on makeup experience via the Walmart iOS app.

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