Stop & Shop To Test Grocery Delivery Vehicles
Stop & Shop will launch driverless grocery vehicles in the greater Boston area beginning in spring 2019.
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Walgreens, Microsoft Establish Strategic Partnership
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft Corp. have joined forces to develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care, the companies said.
Walmart Tests Autonomous Van Delivery
As it pursues fresh opportunities in food, Walmart revealed that it is conducting a test of a custom autonomous van delivery of groceries.
Ahold Delhaize Appoints Siddiqi Chief Digital Officer
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Farhan Siddiqi as chief digital officer and member of the executive committee, effective January 28.
Lowe’s To Boost Workforce
Lowe’s plans to hire more than 65,000 associates this year to improve customer service and product availability. The move is said to support the growth strategy recently announced by the company’s leadership.
Kroger, Microsoft Partner On ‘Smart’ Shopping Technology
Kroger and Microsoft are partnering on the development of a new pilot program that is being touted by both companies as a connected store experience.
Survey: Consumers Want Practical, Efficient Smart Home Products
As smart home products continue to gain shelf space at retail, consumers are looking for items that are practical and provide efficient solutions for completing chores around the home, a recent survey by Whirlpool Corporation found.
Rite Aid Names Mennen Chief Information Officer
Rite Aid has named Justin Mennen svp/chief information officer.
Office Depot Offers Google, Nest Smart Home Device Services
Office Depot is now a certified installation partner for Google and Nest smart home devices. Through the new service, customers can not only buy their Google Home Minis and Nest cameras, thermostats and more from Office Depot, they can also have them installed and connected to their other smart home devices as well.
Twin Star Enhances Website Presentation With Virtual Reality
Twin Star Home has introduced virtual reality content to its website twinstarhome.com to boost its online consumer engagement.
Best Buy Readies December Doorbuster Promotion
Starting this Saturday, December 1, Best Buy is kicking off its “20 Days of Doorbusters” promotion.
Mastrad Meat It Thermometer Named A CES 2019 Innovation Honoree
Mastrad’s Meat It Smart Cooking Thermometer has been named a CES 2019 Innovation Award honoree in the smart home product category. CES 2019 is scheduled to be held January 8 to 11, 2019, in Las Vegas.
Lowe’s Appoints Godbole Chief Information Officer
Lowe’s recently appointed Seemantini Godbole as chief information officer. Godbole previously served as senior vice president, digital and marketing technology, at Target.
Qurate To Launch Expanded Digital, Social Platforms
Qurate Retail Group is rolling out several programs that company officials said build on its history in video, digital and social e-commerce.
Ankomn Offers Turn-N-Seal Vacuum Food Storage Containers
Ankomn, a company that markets new technology and ideas for the home essentials sector, has introduced Turn-N-Seal containers, a product line that features patented technology that generates a simple-to-activate vacuum seal.
Walmart Spotlights Technology Innovation At Investors Meeting
On Tuesday, October 16, Walmart held its annual Investment Community Meeting, where executives emphasized Walmart’s leadership in technology innovation initiatives. The Shop the Room function that Walmart.com introduced in the online home department is one example of how the company has been evolving.
Macy’s Rolls Out Virtual Reality Design Program
Macy’s and Marxent have partnered on what the two companies said is the largest virtual reality rollout in retail history, with approximately 70 Macy’s VR installations in stores nationwide.
Target Advances Retail Accelerator Partner Program
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.
Travelers Promoting Smart Home Kits On Amazon.com
Travelers is teaming up with Amazon.com to offer discounted smart home kits as well as insurance and risk management information through what it described as the insurance industry’s first digital storefront, Amazon.com/Travelers.
Humanscale Redesigns Monitor Arm Lineup
Humanscale is introducing a redesign of its best-selling line of monitor arms.