Exotec’s Arthur Bellamy: Why warehouse automation is retail’s future
“The warehouse is no longer just the back end of retail. It is the beating heart of modern commerce. And automation is the only way to keep pace with what shoppers expect today.”
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Exotec and E80 Group Partner on end-to-end warehouse automation
The joint solution is designed to meet the growing need for warehouses to consolidate e-commerce, retail, and wholesale operations within fewer facilities.
Amazon launches Lens Live shopping tool
AI-powered upgrade to its Amazon Lens shopping feature lets consumers discover new products through visual search.
Logile powers Schnucks’ fresh food transformation with rollout of intelligent fresh item management solutions
Schnucks has deployed Logile’s Fresh Item Management Solutions to modernize its fresh food operations, adopting a data-driven and automated approach that eliminates guesswork.
Kroger announces corporate layoffs
The move follows a series of cost-cutting actions this year.
Walmart unveils AI tools and faster delivery at Marketplace Seller Summit
At this year’s Let’s Grow! Marketplace Seller Summit, Walmart unveiled new AI tools and incentives to help sellers grow faster, work more efficiently, and reach more customers.
DXC Technology announces strategic role in Northeast Grocery’s $40M IT modernization
DXC’s multi-year collaboration has streamlined Northeast Grocery’s systems, boosted compute capacity and positioned the retailer for long-term growth and innovation.
Five AI trends shaping the future of retail marketing
“Our most successful and innovative customers experiment constantly. Start small. Experiment with AI in one campaign, channel, or moment of personalization that makes your customer feel seen.”
SOLUM debuts next-gen electronic shelf labels
Next-generation electronic shelf labels target performance, scalability, and affordability for retailers worldwide.
Albertsons joins White House effort to modernize digital health infrastructure
Retailer joins major tech and health care firms to advance digital health ecosystem.
Convenience retailers are rapidly closing the digital gap says Circana’s David Portalatin
From sales slump to digital surge: Convenience retail’s wake-up call.
Inmar and Upshop partner to align retail marketing with real-time shelf availability
Upshop and Inmar Intelligence partner to power smarter, faster retail execution through unified marketing and e-commerce fulfillment capabilities.
Datasembly launches Compass, providing real-time market insights for CPG brands
Users can access transparent, shareable insights across retailers, products, and stores, enabling more agile decision-making in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
L’Oréal Paris launches AI beauty assistant, Beauty Genius
The new tool leverages advanced generative AI and augmented reality to provide personalized diagnostics, education, and product recommendations.
Instacart’s FoodStorm expansion accelerates as grocers upgrade fresh counters
FoodStorm more than doubles its reach to 2,800 stores, including Coborn’s Inc., Giant Eagle, Lucky Supermarkets, and Save Mart, that are now live with the platform
Instacart and Wegmans launch Caper Cart pilot program
Caper Carts enable customers to track their spending and check out seamlessly.