TECHNOLOGY

Kroger invests in digital enterprise transformation
The Kroger Co. is revealing efforts to implement innovative digital solutions to assist customers, employees and management.
Wayfair laying off 13% of global workforce
Wayfair Inc. has had another round of job cuts as it continues to cut costs.

Report: Amazon continues job cuts with Buy with Prime layoffs

Amazon is reportedly reducing headcount at the unit responsible for its Buy with Prime service.
Study: Data is the first — and hardest — step in AI implementation

Data quality issues and overcoming data silos are the top challenges for AI implementation.
Allbirds enhances inventory accuracy with RFID

Allbirds is improving item-level inventory tracking between warehouses and stores leveraging RFID technology.
Shipt opens innovation lab

Shipt is launching an internal effort to centralize delivery and product experiments.
Staples cuts packaging usage

Staples seeks to elevate ongoing efforts at reducing the packaging it uses in shipments.
Crate & Barrel extends registry across all banners

Crate & Barrel Holdings is enabling customers to shop its full assortment via a single registry.
Amazon offers mobile AI-based shopping aid

Amazon is providing artificial intelligence (AI)-based answers to customer queries on its shopping app.
Build-A-Bear transforms in-store customer engagement

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is focusing on the end-to-end store experience.