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Wendy’s to open immersive virtual store – and more - with Meta
Wendy’s and the company formerly known as Facebook are teaming up to create a metaverse environment.
Container Store launches new app, loyalty program
The Container Store is rolling out its new tier-based loyalty program in conjunction with a new mobile app.

Walmart to transform Wisconsin hub into next-gen distribution center

Walmart is continuing with its plan to renovate existing distribution centers with automated technology.
Robotic burger joint comes to Simon mall location

An automated “restaurant in miniature” is serving up hamburgers at the Newport Centre, a Simon mall in Jersey City, N.J.
Fuel/convenience retailer continues implementing automated checkout

BP is launching another pilot of frictionless self-checkout technology.
Starbucks CEO to leave; will open 20,000-plus stores by 2030

A familiar face is returning to lead Starbucks Corp. — on an interim basis.
Orangetheory scans studios for layout consistency

A fast-growing fitness franchise is creating “digital twins” of all its U.S. studios.
An ice cream chain without freezers eyes national expansion

Ever been to a convenience store without refrigerators? A pizza shop without an oven? An ice cream store without freezers?
The return of the automat

Quick-service food arrived in America in 1902 when Horn & Hardart introduced the automat.
Amazon reduces packaging waste with machine learning

Amazon is tackling packaging sustainability at scale with several artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Wendy’s to open immersive virtual store – and more - with Meta