Technology & Innovation NRA: This Year’s Highlights, Trends and Must-See Booths of 2022 Take a quick dive into the happenings and surprises from this year’s biggest restaurant event! By Brittany Maroney, Director of Marketing Communications, PAR Punchh The National Restaurant Association Show was back, and in a big way! The halls of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago were packed with tens of thousands of eager food-loving fans, […] Partech May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersRestaurantsDept. GroceryMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTech: RoboticsShoppersSustainabilityPackagingOmnichannelCOVID19Trends: Food and BeverageHealth & WellnessPricing & PromotionsData & InsightsDeliveryDept. PetPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Buzz Lightyear sweet dispensers launched ahead of new film World of Sweets is adding three sweet dispensers to its range ahead of the launch of the latest Buzz Lightyear film. Two of the dispensers are of Buzz Lightyear and the third is Sox, a robotic cat who is Buzz’s personal companion. Each pack contains one dispenser and individually wrapped packs of Pez refill sweets. […] Talking Retail May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. PetDept. Bakery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Nomagic picks up $22M for its e-commerce warehouse picking robots Robotics are playing a growing role in the world of e-commerce logistics and fulfillment — where they are seen not just as a way to speed up operations but to drastically reduce the costs of running them — and today a startup developing software and hardware specifically in the area of robot picking is announcing […] Tech Crunch May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodExecutivesResults & InvestmentCOVID19AssociatesOcadoDept. ApparelData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsSustainabilityAmazonConsumersDept. Consumer ElectronicsDept. Toys & GamesGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Five retail technology questions for Liam Patterson, CEO, Bidnamic RTIH asks major players in the retail technology space for their thoughts on the sector, and throws in a random question to keep them on their toes. This time around, our five questions go to Liam Patterson, Co-Founder and CEO at Bidnamic (pictured above on the left). RTIH: Looking at the hottest retail technologies right […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterDeliveryExecutivesResults & InvestmentAI / MLMetaverseStore LocationDept. NonfoodTrends: TechQ CommerceMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonOperations & Supply ChainStart UpsShopifyTech: RoboticsPredictions and ForecastsNFTblockchainMarketing: In StoreBrick and MortarGoogleESG and CSREconomyData & InsightsInternational - UK 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ocado buys robotics startup as it looks to speed up delivery prep The U.K.-based online grocery order-fulfillment company plans to pay 10.2 million euros ($10.9 million) to take over Myrmex, an automation specialist in which it initially invested in 2020. Grocery Dive May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read OcadoTech: RoboticsDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ocado to purchase robotics start-up Myrmex for £8.1m Ocado is purchasing materials handling robotics start-up Myrmex Inc for £8.1m ($10.2m), it announced on Monday. The online supermarket acquired a minority stake in Athens-based Myrmex in 2020 and assigned… The post Ocado to purchase robotics start-up Myrmex for £8.1m appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read OcadoTech: RoboticsStart UpsInternational - UKTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Ocado buys US robot startup for €10.2m Ocado Group on Monday said it was buying US robotics startup Myrmex for €10.2m (£8m). The company, which took a minority stake in Myrmex in 2020,… View Article The Retail Bulletin May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 < 1 min read OcadoTech: RoboticsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart is adding Symbotic robots to warehouses across the country The push behind the massive influx of warehouse robotics funding is largely driven by one entity: Amazon. There are other factors driving the industry, of course, including the pandemic, labor shortages and supply chain constraints, but Amazon is forever looming in the corner, forcing companies to adopt creative and innovative ways to remain competitive. Not […] Tech Crunch May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read Tech: RoboticsOperations & Supply ChainWalmartTechnology & InnovationAmazonMerchandisingInternational - North AmericaExecutivesCOVID19Brick and MortarAssociatesPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Ocado Group looks to acquire robotics startup Myrmex Ocado Group has announced the proposed acquisition of materials handling robotics startup Myrmex for approximately €10.2 million. The two companies expect to complete the deal by 6th June. Ocado Group previously acquired a minority stake in Myrmex in October 2020 and appointed it to design and develop a proprietary solution, Automated Frameload, that automates the […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read OcadoAcquisitionTech: RoboticsMarketing: SocialTwitterTechnology & InnovationStart UpsShoppersExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart deploying robots to all its distribution centers Walmart in installing robotics and automation technology in all 42 of its distribution centers. The retailer had previously committed to implementing robotics and software automation at 25 of the DCs. The company is partnering with Symbotic LLC. RetailWire May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartOperations & Supply ChainTech: RoboticsTechnology & InnovationPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart to automate all regional distribution centers AI, robotics rollout with Symbotic expands from 25 to 42 facilities Supermarket News May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 < 1 min read WalmartOperations & Supply ChainTech: RoboticsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart to add Symbotic automation system at DCs BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart plans to implement Symbotic’s robotics and software automation platform in all 42 of its U.S. regional distribution centers, the companies announced on Monday. This is an expansion of Walmart’s prior commitment to deploy Symbotic Systems in 25 regional distribution centers. “The need for accuracy and speed in the supply chain has […] MMR May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 2 min read Operations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationWalmartTech: RoboticsConsumersBrick and MortarExecutivesAssociatesDeliveryDept. NonfoodMarketing: SocialTrends: TechPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
International Liberty London appoints Future Workforce for online product launches Liberty London has tapped Future Workforce to support the roll-out of robotic process automation. The two brands will partner on critical business tasks which will allow the ecommerce teams to… The post Liberty London appoints Future Workforce for online product launches appeared first on Latest Retail Technology News From Across The Globe – Charged. ChargedRetail May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 < 1 min read International - UKPredictions and ForecastsAssociatesTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Seven retail technology funding rounds you need to know about RTIH rounds up the retail systems ventures who have been making waves with major investments, including Flink, buymie, Next, Storyblok, and GreyOrange. 1. Nexite Nexite, whose Bluetooth tag and SaaS merchandise platform delivers real-time in-store sales intelligence aligned to customer behaviour, has raised $67 million in a Series C round of funding, and $100 million […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationResults & InvestmentMarketing: SocialTwitterPartnershipsDeliveryExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainStart UpsQ CommerceShoppersConsumersMarketing: In StoreTech: RoboticsBrick and MortarDept. GroceryWalmartOmnichannelDept. ApparelInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Robotics at Wing Zone Drives Labor Down and Profits It’s Friday night and orders are coming in fast and furious and two of your key employees have not arrived at work. Now what? Sales, slip, service slips, and customers are turned away. That is not what a way that you can sustain top line sales and bottom-line profits over time. According to Steven […] Grocerant Guru May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsRestaurantsTech: RoboticsShoppersAssociatesResults & InvestmentCustomer ExperiencePartnershipsMarketing: SocialCustomer ExperienceStore LocationBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodFlagship StoresPredictions and ForecastsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart To Host One-Weekend-Only Savings Event Exclusively for Walmart+ Members BENTONVILLE, Ark., May 18, 2022 — Today, Walmart announced the arrival of Walmart+ Weekend, an online savings event exclusively for Walmart+ members that stretches over three days. The fun begins on Walmart.com at 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2, with the deals ending at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June […] Walmart News May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 4 min read WalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: SocialBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. FuelHoliday & EventsMarketing: BroadcastStore LocationTwitterPhilanthropyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)SustainabilityStreamingMarketing: TradeMarketing: In StoreDept. Toys & GamesTech: RoboticsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. NonfoodPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing GreyOrange bags $110 million for automated fulfilment platform Blackrock Capital Group and Mithril Capital Management Group have announced a $110 million investment in robotic fulfilment and inventory optimisation software firm GreyOrange. GreyOrange, which works with the likes of Walmart and H&M, says it will use the cash to “accelerate the company’s technology leadership, continue our global expansion and further support the adoption of […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialTwitterShoppersResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainWalmartPartnershipsAssociatesCompetitionConsumersTech: RoboticsCOVID19OmnichannelSustainabilityInternational - North AmericaStart UpsPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsExecutivesBrick and MortarDeliveryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Starship Technologies delivery robots hit Cambridgeshire for pilot Food delivery robots are taking to the streets of Cambourne, UK, as part of a pilot organised between Cambridgeshire County Council and Starship Technologies, in partnership with the Co-op. The tie-up will see 12,000 residents in 5,000 homes benefit from quick deliveries of products from their local Co-op. The project, beginning today, is part of […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDeliveryMarketing: SocialTwitterInternational - UKSustainabilityFood DeliveryBrick and MortarShoppersPartnershipsESG and CSRGoogleTrends: TechDept. GroceryDept. BeverageStrategyOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Uber Eats begins autonomous deliveries in Calif. Uber Eats and autonomous vehicle company Motional have begun driverless deliveries in Santa Monica, Calif. The effort is being done in conjunction with robotics company Serve Robotics, which was Uber acquired with the purchase of Postmates and spun off in 2021. The partnership between Uber and Motional was announced in December. At the time, Uber […] fooddeliverynews.com May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 2 min read Dept. NonfoodTrends: TechDeliveryTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsUbereatsShoppersConsumersAutonomous VehiclesDept. GroceryPartnershipsFood DeliveryCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperiencePostmates RestaurantsDoorDashExecutivesHoliday & EventsStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Uber Eats Testing Two Autonomous Delivery Pilots in LA Uber Eats plans to launch two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles on Monday (May 16). According to a report by TechCrunch, the first is in conjunction with Motional, an autonomous driving firm, while the second is with Serve Robotics, a sidewalk delivery platform that is an off-shoot of Uber. The report said the test-runs […] Pymnts.com May 16, 2022May 19, 2022 2 min read DeliveryTrends: TechRestaurantsTech: RoboticsUbereatsShoppersDept. GroceryAutonomous VehiclesFood DeliveryTechnology & InnovationDept. FuelInternationalAssociatesExecutivesPartnershipsHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Technology & Innovation Uber Eats pilots autonomous delivery with Serve Robotics, Motional Uber Eats is launching two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles on Monday with Serve Robotics, a robotic sidewalk delivery startup, and Motional, an autonomous vehicle technology company. The new programs are a part of a range of new products Uber is launching across its ride-hail and delivery platforms, which are being announced on Monday […] Tech Crunch May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 3 min read Tech: RoboticsTechnology & InnovationPartnershipsDeliveryTrends: TechShoppersUbereatsDept. GroceryAutonomous VehiclesOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & EventsFood DeliveryPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BrandHealth & WellnessGovernmentDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Uber to test robots to make food deliveries Uber Eats beginning on Monday will give customers in Los Angeles the choice of whether their orders are delivered by a human or a robot. “This is the first chapter of autonomous vehicles doing delivery on Uber,” said Noah Zych, who heads up autonomous delivery at the company. “We see the potential in the future […] RetailWire May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationTech: RoboticsDept. GroceryTrends: TechDeliveryUbereatsPredictions and ForecastsAutonomous Vehicles 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Unilever and Robomart are Targeting Generation Alpha Are You Food Marketing professionals never take a break, and they are always looking a customer ahead. Global CPG retailer Unilever is actively targeting Generation Alpha. So just who is Generation Alpha? They are the children of Generation Y, and often the younger siblings of Generation A. More that 2.5 million are born globally ever week. […] Grocerant Guru May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 5 min read Dept. FrozenConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedDeliveryFood DeliveryTechnology & InnovationStore LocationTargetPartnershipsShoppersTrends: TechResults & InvestmentDept. RefrigeratedDept. BeverageDept. FreshDept. PharmacyAutonomous VehiclesMarketing: SocialHealth & WellnessAssociatesGrubhubHoliday & EventsDoorDashPricing & PromotionsPostmates UbereatsRestaurantsTech: RoboticsExecutivesFlagship StoresBrick and MortarDept. PerimeterAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Cleveron Mobility and DPD Eesti claim autonomous vehicle delivery first Cleveron Mobility and DPD Eesti say they’re the first in Europe to deliver a package to a customer via a driverless autonomous vehicle. Said vehicle is manufactured by Cleveron Mobility, with delivery taking place under the DPD banner. “The e-commerce market is continuing to grow rapidly in the developed world,” says CEO Arno Kütt. “And […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 < 1 min read DeliveryTrends: TechTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsExecutivesAutonomous VehiclesConsumersShoppersPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List interview: Brittain Ladd As part of a series of interviews with those who made it on to the RTIH Top 100 Retail Technology Influencers List, we discuss rapid grocery delivery services and why the metaverse is a game changer with Brittain Ladd, a former Amazon exec and supply chain consultant. RTIH: What does recognition as a retail tech […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationAmazonBrick and MortarMetaverseMarketing: SocialTech: CashierlessConsumersTrends: TechDept. FreshWhole FoodsDeliveryStrategyDept. GroceryInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainLidlAhold DelhaizeTescoTargetTwitterAcquisitionData & InsightsQ CommerceTech: RoboticsExecutivesPartnershipsNFTMerchandisingMarketing: In StorePop UpsCOVID19DivestituresBOPISAlbertsons / SafewayAldiTrends: RetailPepsiCo 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The state of robotics Our research shows companies are adopting robots, but it’s a long way to go before they’re commonplace. SupplyChain247 May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 11 min read Tech: RoboticsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Five retail technology questions for Christine Russo RTIH asks major players in the retail technology space for their thoughts on the sector, and throws in a random question to keep them on their toes. This time around, our five questions go to leading industry analyst and RTIH Innovation Awards judge Christine Russo. RTIH: Looking at the hottest retail technologies right now, check-out […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 6, 2022May 6, 2022 2 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialExecutivesMetaverseTwitterTrends: TechShoppersBrick and MortarOmnichannelWalgreensTech: CashierlessTech: RoboticsTech: AIStrategyAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsBest BuyQ CommerceNFTDept. HBCblockchainCVSDeliveryAI / ML 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation April: top ten coolest retail technology plays RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his stand out ‘future of retail’ systems deployments from last month, including NFT collections, checkout-free stores, and TikTok shopping events. Wakefern Food Corp. Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer owned cooperative in the US, has announced a pilot with Simbe Robotics to deploy its business intelligence solution, Tally, at […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 3 min read Technology & InnovationCryptoMarketing: SocialNFTTwitterDept. ApparelMetaverseTech: CashierlessTrends: TechDept. GroceryTikTokInternational - UKDept. BeverageAlimentation Couche-TardCircle KMeta (Facebook)AmazonExecutivesBrick and MortarWakefernTech: RoboticsMarketing: In StoreShoppersPartnershipsCompetitionDept. Adult BevDept. Toys & GamesDept. Natural / OrganicDept. HBCGoogleMerchandisingStore LocationData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTech: AR and VRTrends: RetailDept. NonfoodAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Retail Traffic Trends #75: Customer Experience takes the cake The customer experience has become so important to customers that most consumers would rather sit in a traffic jam than have a bad customer experience. Although most people will tell you they would rather talk to a human than a robot, there is a time and place for everything. This week we dive deep into […] Doorcounts May 2, 2022May 2, 2022 3 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationCustomer ExperienceCustomer ExperienceShoppersStore LocationDeliveryConsumersDept. BakeryInternationalDept. FuelInternational - UKThick DataMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationTech: RoboticsLegal & CriminalHoliday & EventsSustainabilityPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsMarketing: In StoreDept. GroceryAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Five questions for Seb Robert, Gophr CEO and Founder RTIH asks major players in the retail technology space for their thoughts on the industry, and throws in a random question to keep them on their toes. This time around, our five questions go to Seb Robert, CEO and Founder at same day and last mile delivery specialist Gophr. RTIH: Looking at the hottest retail technologies […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 5 min read Marketing: SocialTechnology & InnovationTwitterTrends: TechMetaverseDeliveryExecutivesSustainabilityTikTokDept. NonfoodNFTESG and CSRAmazonHealth & WellnessQ CommerceTescoBrick and MortarDept. Toys & GamesShoppersblockchainPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainPhilanthropyInternational - UKResults & InvestmentRestaurantsDept. GroceryStrategyTech: RoboticsTrends: Food and BeverageConsumersCryptoData & InsightsDept. Adult BevDept. ApparelDept. PetAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Dollar/Value Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Department: Consumer Durables Media & Marketing Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Dollar General post strong sales gains in first quarter GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General on Thursday reported net sales of $8.8 billion for its fiscal year 2022 first quarter, an increase of 4.2% over the prior-year period. The net sales increase was primarily driven by positive sales contributions from new stores, partially offset by a slight decline in same-store sales and the impact of […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Corporate Strategy Department: HBC Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Merchandising CVS to launch virtual primary care solution WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday the launch of CVS Health Virtual Primary Care, a new virtual care solution available through a single digital platform. The offering connects CVS Health’s services, clinical expertise, and data for a more coordinated and consumer-centric health care experience. The company said the new solution enables consumers to […] Written by MMR May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights 22% Of Brands Are Unhappy With How They Allocate Their Retail Media Budget. But There’s a Better Way Retail media networks (RMNs) are an exciting place to run ads, because of the valuable first-party data that retailers have about their customers. RMNs create an ability to target a specific retailer’s customers and provide valuable insights into how people shop. And brands certainly are not hurting for choices. Just last week, Ulta announced a media network and the hotel chain, Marriott, the week prior. Written by Bobsled Marketing May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Retail Earnings Confuse Rather than Clarify Earnings, and retail earnings in particular, are not as straightforward as they sometimes seem. Written by NASDAQ May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Developing a Perfect Store Strategy in 2022 In 2022, the perfect store is rooted in constant evolution — a system that maybe isn’t perfect in every moment, but is agile always, malleable when needed, and capable of critical self-reflection. These innate characteristics of the modern perfect store are supported by, and in return support, the adoption of a few important technologies and […] Written by Dor Sela May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked