digital transformation

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
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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EU Parliament Meets Big Tech in Silicon Valley
EU Parliament Meets Big Tech in Silicon Valley
May 24, 2022  |  Big Tech

A delegation of the European Parliament met with executives from tech companies including Google, Meta, Apple, Airbnb, eBay, PayPal and Uber to discuss the latest...

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Walmart Announces Robotic Transformation of Regional Distribution Centers
Walmart Announces Robotic Transformation of Regional Distribution Centers
May 23, 2022  |  Walmart

As grocers struggle both with rising food costs and a challenging labor market, many are seeking out solutions to enable greater efficiency at every step...

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Wantable on Giving Cancellation Power to the Subscriber to Drive Loyalty
Wantable on Giving Cancellation Power to the Subscriber to Drive Loyalty
May 23, 2022  |  Subscriptions

New findings in this month's "Subscription Commerce Tracker" show that making it difficult for subscribers to quit may actually backfire on businesses, with Wantable’s Jalem...

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Today in Food Commerce: ResTech Companies Leverage Voice Commerce; Chicken Sandwich Wars Return
Today in Food Commerce: ResTech Companies Leverage Voice Commerce; Chicken Sandwich Wars Return
May 20, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Burger King tests out new chicken sandwiches to drive digital sales, while Square integrates with conversational artificial intelligence (AI) company SoundHound....

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Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon, Walmart Vie for Metropolis Partnership
Today in the Connected Economy: Amazon, Walmart Vie for Metropolis Partnership
May 20, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd. looks for a strategic partner, and Amazon and Walmart are both reportedly in the running. Get the...

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