TECHNOLOGY

NRF 2024: Why 'Just Walk Out' thrives at sports stadiums
Jon Jenkins, VP of Just Walk Out technology at Amazon Web Services spoke with Bill Toney, VP of global RFID market development at Avery Dennison, about how in-stadium merch shops have benefited from adopting Just Walk Out.
Sports nutrition retailer The Feed to deploy picking robots
The Feed will roll out automatic picking robots in its warehouse at the end of March 2024.

eBay settles DOJ pill press allegations for $59 million

eBay has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations regarding the sale of pill presses on its site.
Lowe’s launching virtual kitchen design for Apple Vision Pro devices

Lowe’s Cos. Inc. will allow users of the Apple Vision Pro virtual reality (VR) platform to create immersive 3D kitchen layouts.
This Groundhog Day, don’t get spooked by a tech project’s 'shadow'

Retailers often hesitate to implement new solutions due to fears over lingering complexities.
Scotch & Soda parent streamlines omnichannel fulfillment

Bluestar Alliance is automating key supply chain operations with a third-party logistics (3PL) platform.
Instacart expands SNAP, health initiatives

Instacart is increasing its efforts to accept federal benefit payments and promote food as medicine.
Retailers, restaurants look to grow, leverage technology in 2024

Despite increased costs and labor challenges, retailers and restaurateurs alike are looking to expand their businesses in 2024.
EY: Nearly all retail, CPG companies experimenting with generative AI

A new study confirms the ubiquitous presence of generative AI in retail and CPG companies’ technology plans — and investments.
EXCLUSIVE: ThriftBooks automates operations with proprietary AI

ThriftBooks is using its own artificial intelligence (AI) platform to streamline CRM and inventory management activities.