Overstock Debuts Expanded 3D, AR Experience
Overstock.com has launched what it said is the world’s largest omnichannel 3D and augmented reality experience in e-commerce.
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Dallas Market To Open Smart Home Showroom
The Dallas Market Center is opening a smart home showroom, Smarter Living by Design. The permanent showcase will feature leading technology for residential, commercial and hospitality projects from 13 innovative companies including Samsung.
Amazon Expands Denver Tech Hub
Amazon is expanding its Denver Tech Hub and plans to create 400 new high-tech jobs in fields including software and hardware engineering, cloud computing and advertising.
Kroger Kicks Off Autonomous Grocery Delivery Service In Houston
Kroger and Nuro have officially kicked off their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston, starting with the South Post Oak store and followed by the Buffalo Speedway store later this spring.
Walmart To Acquire Advertising Startup
Walmart and its media group are expanding its advertising business, with plans to acquire the technology and assets of Polymorph Labs, a Silicon Valley-based advertising startup.
Walmart Readies Texas Store Improvements
As part of a national innovation expansion strategy, Walmart expects to spend an estimated $264.9 million this year in Texas through the remodeling of 54 stores, as well as the launch and continued expansion of several customer-focused services.
Walmart Adds Voice Order Grocery Shopping Service
Walmart is adding voice capabilities to its grocery pickup and delivery options with its new Walmart Voice Order initiative.
Joann Stores Names Chief Information Officer
Varadheesh Chennakrishnan has joined Joann Stores as its chief information officer.
Kroger Picks Groveland For Customer Fulfillment Center
As part of an initiative to build new ways to serve customers, Kroger and its United Kingdom-based e-commerce partner Ocado have selected Groveland, FL, as their second customer fulfillment center location they are developing.
Kroger Launches Autonomous Delivery Service In Houston
Kroger and Nuro have launched their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston. The service will be available through two Houston Kroger stores, reaching customers residing in four local zip codes.
Bed Bath & Beyond Extends CommerceHub Partnership
CommerceHub, Inc., a distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, said it has recently signed an exclusive, multi-year extension to its agreement with Bed Bath & Beyond.
Wüsthof-USA Teams With Oris To Sharpen Pricing Policies
Wüsthof-USA is utilizing Oris Intelligence software in an effort to control MAP pricing violations. Oris Intelligence is a cloud-based platform provider of actionable insights that preserve pricing integrity for manufacturers.
Walmart Acquires Startup Aspectiva
Walmart has acquired Aspectiva, an Israeli-based startup, for an undisclosed sum. As part of the acquisition, Aspectiva will be joining Walmart’s Store No. 8, the incubation arm launched by the retailer.
Albertsons Partners With Microsoft To Enhance Customer Experience
Albertsons is using cloud solutions from Microsoft Corp., including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, to provide customers and employees new experiences.
Pier 1 Imports Appoints Wills Chief Information Officer
Pier 1 Imports has appointed Lance Wills as evp/chief information officer, effective immediately.
Kroger’s Chief Information Officer To Retire
Kroger has revealed its technology leadership succession plans after its chief information officer plans to retire.
Stop & Shop To Test Grocery Delivery Vehicles
Stop & Shop will launch driverless grocery vehicles in the greater Boston area beginning in spring 2019.
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.