In today’s top retail news: an Israeli startup has launched an interactive kiosk that leverages voice technology, the 10.10 Shopping Festival counts Kroger and Ulta in its lineup, and AR is finding new applications in the COVID era. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
The big story for holiday retail so far this year has come down to one word: early. In previous years, Thanksgiving kicked off the season, but the pandemic has scuttled that tradition. This year, Oct. 13 is the day that Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart...
Augmented reality (AR) is finding some killer applications during the pandemic, most notably in the cosmetics and automotive businesses. Recent developments in both categories show striking progress for the technology. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
The voice commerce category continues to find ways to be innovative. Case in point: Israeli startup Touchless.ai recently introduced a new intuitive voice management solution that turns any interactive kiosk into a touch-free, easy-to-use interface. The company believes the platform can solve the problem for restaurants and...
The supermarket giant Kroger Co. is launching two “ghost kitchens” in its stores in partnership with Indianapolis-based ClusterTruck, which operates delivery-only restaurants. The kitchens will provide a variety of freshly prepared meals, and with “no service or delivery fees,” according to a news release on...
Best Buy plans to start its Black Friday deals on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14 to assist customers in beginning their holiday shopping season safely and ahead of schedule, according to a Tuesday (Oct. 8) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
That consumers have rapidly digitized their lifestyles has gotten much coverage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...
While it has been a bad year for almost everyone else, quick-service pizza has thus far been having something of a blockbuster year. And with the latest earnings result expected on Thursday from Domino’s, the question arises: Can the company keep the hits coming as...
Struggling casual dining chain Ruby Tuesday is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the restaurant announced on Wednesday (Oct. 7). Under the reorganization, the company said it plans to close 185 locations, which leaves the franchise with 236 operating restaurants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
