digital transformation

Chick-fil-A Tests Robotic Sandwich Delivery to Meet Off-Premise Demand
Chick-fil-A Tests Robotic Sandwich Delivery to Meet Off-Premise Demand
May 31, 2022  |  Delivery

On Tuesday (May 31), Chick-fil-A became the latest major restaurant brand to try out robotic delivery as a way to meet demand in spite of...

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UK Facial Recognition Ruling Could Spur Innovation
UK Facial Recognition Ruling Could Spur Innovation
May 26, 2022  |  Biometrics

The U.K.’s data-privacy watchdog’s recent $10 million fine on facial recognition company Clearview AI Inc. could spur innovation in the space, including advancements in payments...

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Today in Retail: Razer Launches Apparel for Gamers; Macy’s Shoppers Return to Stores
Today in Retail: Razer Launches Apparel for Gamers; Macy’s Shoppers Return to Stores
May 26, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, frictionless commerce is changed for good by artificial intelligence and passive authentication, while 40% of grocery shoppers are likely to dump a...

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AI, Passive Authentication Are ‘Game Changers’ for Frictionless Commerce
AI, Passive Authentication Are ‘Game Changers’ for Frictionless Commerce
May 26, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The best fraud prevention goes on in the background — stopping the bad actors, quietly, while enhancing the customer experience. Jason Paguandas, vice president of...

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How the World Does Digital: Network Effects Snowball Into Greater Digital Engagement
How the World Does Digital: Network Effects Snowball Into Greater Digital Engagement
May 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Network effects happen when the number of people using a product or service scales to the point where new value is realized and created. It’s...

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B2B FinTech FOO Expands Into Saudi Arabia
B2B FinTech FOO Expands Into Saudi Arabia
May 25, 2022  |  B2B Payments

B2B FinTech provider FOO is expanding its operations with a goal of improving digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, according to a press release Tuesday (May...

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Today in Food Commerce: Supermarkets Add Biometric Payment Capabilities; Ultrafast Grocer Cuts 300 Jobs
Today in Food Commerce: Supermarkets Add Biometric Payment Capabilities; Ultrafast Grocer Cuts 300 Jobs
May 24, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, biometric payments options expand to more grocers, while Gorillas plans to lay off 300 employees. Plus, Walmart aims to complete 1...

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Voice Ordering AI Enables Restaurants to Meet Demand
Voice Ordering AI Enables Restaurants to Meet Demand
May 24, 2022  |  ResTech

Since the start of the pandemic, many restaurants have seen great success taking their menus online, offering off-premise ordering via digital platforms. In a challenging...

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eCommerce Chatbot Maker Zowie Raises $14M
eCommerce Chatbot Maker Zowie Raises $14M
May 24, 2022  |  Investments

Zowie, maker of an AI (artificial intelligence)-powered chatbot for eCommerce companies, announced Tuesday (May 24) that it had raised $14 million in Series A funding....

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