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USPS offers extra discounts, staff for holiday delivery
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is taking multiple steps across its enterprise to bolster delivery capability during the holiday rush.
AI to influence $194 billion in online holiday sales
Artificial intelligence (AI) and buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) are retail tech trends to watch this holiday season.

Seven Perfect Fits for GenAI in Retail Fashion

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‘Smart city’ in Georgia pilots underground robot delivery

Select workers in a small city in the metro-Atlanta area can now have lunch delivered via autonomous robots that avoid traffic.
Shipt introduces AI-based search in time for holidays

Shipt is enhancing its search capabilities with artificial intelligence (AI) as the holiday shopping season enters its final full week.
Getir completes FreshDirect acquisition

Turkish ultrafast delivery platform Getir is the official owner of U.S. online grocer FreshDirect.
Secure retail for strong experiences

As consumers develop their Christmas wish lists, retailers are busy compiling lists of their own.
Instacart partners with major retailers in holiday promotion

Instacart is teaming up with some big names in diverse retail verticals to target last-minute holiday shoppers.
Brookshire Brothers revamps end-to-end digital shopping experience

A regional grocer is enhancing its e-commerce operation from fulfillment to customer engagement.
Kroger rolls out autonomous trucks to aid fast delivery

The Kroger Co. is moving beyond pilot stage with using driverless trucks in the “middle mile” of its fast delivery operation.

USPS offers extra discounts, staff for holiday delivery