Ford Motor Company, Argo AI and Walmart have collaborated on plans for a driverless delivery service fleet in Miami; Washington, D.C.; and Austin, Texas, using Ford’s autonomous test vehicles that have the Argo AI Self-Driving System embedded to deliver Walmart orders. Get the Full Story...
Package-free shipping startup Olive is moving into the beauty sector after its initial launch in fashion, compiling shoppers’ purchases across multiple retailers into a single, reusable tote and bypassing the need for multiple cardboard boxes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Rising inflation and the continued spread of COVID-19 may be grabbing headlines and denting consumer sentiment, but former Saks CEO Steve Sadove said he’s confident that demand for retail is still strong and will carry through the end of the year. Get the Full Story...
In the latest food happenings, farmers get access to advanced digital tools thanks to the acquisition of farming eCommerce platform Farmigo by food tech supply chain innovator GrubMarket. MarginEdge, meanwhile, is using its $18 million funding round to further assist restaurant operators in going high-tech....
In today’s top retail news, Amazon is partnering with ticketing company AXS to bring its palm scanning technology to live entertainment events, while Salesforce and FedEx are working together on a set of tools to help eCommerce merchants keep up with consumer demand for fast,...
Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Kroger announces 30-minute convenience delivery in partnership with Instacart, and Misfits Market’s valuation soars to $2 billion. Plus, IGA President and CEO John Ross tells PYMNTS how grocers are adapting to supply chain shortages plaguing the industry today....
As commerce skews ever digital, as we all get ever more used to doing things on our devices (by ourselves), the interest in trying something new extends to the checkout process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
As one of the world’s largest independent grocery store franchises with more than 6,000 stores located across the world, IGA has some unique insights into how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed things in the world of retail. And those insights could prove vital for the company’s future growth...
Sustainability-focused online grocer Misfits Market is no misfit when it comes to raising venture capital, the eGrocery platform is quite popular. The company announced Tuesday (Sept. 14) that it has raised $225 million in its Series C-1 funding round, bringing its total funding to over...
