MOBILITY

Unlocking the Future of Retail: The Power of 2D Barcodes
For almost half a century, one-dimensional (1D) barcodes have served as the backbone of retail, facilitating inventory tracking and point-of-sale transactions.
Amazon adds medical conditions for virtual treatment
The Amazon Clinic virtual healthcare solution is treating a few new common ailments.

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Authentic Brands Group offers text-based shopping for key banners
A global brand management company is providing consumers SMS text interaction with select retailers in its portfolio.
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Peapod Digital Labs launches native mobile app for Ahold banners
The digital, e-commerce and commercial company of Ahold Delhaize USA is providing an upgraded mobile shopping experience across Ahold’s grocery brands.
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Walmart enhances search, shopping with generative AI
Walmart continues to dive deeper into generative artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its enterprise.
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The origin story of the retail ‘super app’
A multiverse of “super apps” is developing in the U.S. retail landscape.
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Uber launches new package return service
Uber is expanding its package delivery operations into the reverse logistics space.
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Blue Apron purchased for $103M by Marc Lore-led food startup
A leading meal kit provider is being purchased by a company founded by the former head of e-commerce of Walmart.
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Global fashion chain AllSaints upgrades to mobile POS in stores
A U.K.-based fashion retailer is rolling out a new mobile POS system in an effort to improve its in-store customer experience.
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Six Flags theme park opens frictionless stores with Amazon tech
Two Six Flags theme park locations now feature cashierless stores equipped with Amazon ‘Just Walk Out’ technology.
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La-Z-Boy builds upon virtual 3-D shopping offering
Vertical furniture retailer La-Z-Boy is upgrading 3D augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) tools it offers customers.
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Panera partners with business-to-business catering platform
Panera Bread is offering its food and beverage products on a third-party catering marketplace for business customers.
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Foot Locker extends RFID-based inventory management to Eastern Europe
Foot Locker Inc. is attempting to maximize inventory accuracy and operational efficiency in its Eastern European stores.
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Seattle suburbs get third frictionless Amazon Go store
Amazon continues expanding its Amazon Go suburban format in the Seattle area.

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