At a time when major drug chains are using wellness initiatives to differentiate their operations from cross-channel competitors that provide pharmacy services, Walmart has acquired specific assets of CareZone, including the technology platform, patents and key intellectual property, to provide a way for its customers to organize health information and access vital health services.
Walmart is continuing to bring its Walmart Grocery and Walmart App experiences together to make it easier for customers to shop everything from fresh groceries to other products.
Instant Brands and Drop have teamed up to launch an Instant Pot recipe app on Drop’s smart kitchen recipe platform. The partnership brings quick and healthy recipes to Instant Brands appliance owners.
Wayfair has introduced new features to its mobile shopping app that make it easier for consumers to discover products and design their rooms on the go.
The High Point Market Authority has released an update for its app, which offers users five new features designed to enhance the show experience.
BJ’s Wholesale Club has updated its mobile app including several new features, improved usability and an updated design.
QVC has unveiled a new visual identity, logo and a new app for iPhone devices, designed to enrich the video-based shopping experiences QVC offers, particularly in the mobile platform.
A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts has adopted e-commerce in an initiative that builds on a company-wide restructuring effort, with the online element meant to serve “a new generation of digitally empowered consumers,” company president Anthony Piperno told HomeWorldBusiness.com
At a Demo Day event in Minneapolis, Target noted that half of the retail-focused startups that participate in its retail accelerator program have entered formal agreements to test and pilot their products and services with the company.
Chefman has updated its sous vide app with a new sous vide calculator that company officials said is designed to help home chefs cook a variety of foods at the correct time and temperature.
Target is expanding its Drive Up service to more stores across the country. The service allows consumers to place orders in the retailer’s app, and then have their items brought out to their car by a store team member.
Philips Lighting is rolling out a major update to its Philips Hue app, one that will give users the ability to easily and quickly personalize and control their home’s Hue smart lighting system.
Fitbit has introduced new apps and clock faces to help users better manage their health directly from the wrist, the company said.
International Market Centers has launched a new website for the Las Vegas Market, which is designed to highlight products and categories, enhance exhibitor discovery and simplify market planning.
iSi North America has developed a new recipe app to complement its food whippers, cream and soda chargers and other accessories.
Amazon has launched an international shopping initiative within the retailer’s shopping app.
Kuhn Rikon has developed a new digital recipe and cooking app that is designed to enhance the way consumers interact with the company’s kitchenware.
Walmart has updated its app, adding a shopping aid it has dubbed Store Assistant.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. recently launched the Pottery Barn 3D Room View, a new augmented reality (AR) application available on iOS for iPhone and iPad.
Amazon will hold its second annual Digital Day sales event on Friday, December 29, offering savings on digital content across the e-commerce site.