Technology: Advancing the practice of pharmacy
It’s no secret that community pharmacy is facing a period of tremendous challenge.
Technology
Younique unveils augmented reality tool to transform the beauty buying experience
Younique has launched the Younique Beauty Guide: the brand’s first try-on tool that bridges the gap between an online and on-site shopping experience. This one-of-a-kind tool utilizes state-of-the-art facial analysis to allow the user to virtually try on cosmetic products before they purchase.
Kroger to pilot Print Mates photo kiosks in Atlanta stores
Generation Next Franchise Brands announced Tuesday a pilot with Kroger Co.’s Atlanta Division for Generation Next’s subsidiary, Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks.
Photo Finale adds Rite Aid to growing client roster
Photo Finale, a leader in white-label photo ecommerce services, announced Rite Aid Corp. has launched its online photo service on the Photo Finale platform. Customers can now order prints, canvas, photo books, gifts and much more at photo.riteaid.com. Rite Aid has 2,466 stores in 18 states.
Rite Aid unveils new Rite Aid Photo website
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced Tuesday the launch of Rite Aid Photo, a new one-stop shop photo website designed to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience for all of their photographic needs.
Walmart testing autonomous robotic vehicles
Walmart is testing robo-vans from a startup company, Gatik to help move goods from its Supercenter in Rogers, Arkansas, to a Neighborhood Market in nearby Bentonville.
Walgreens to utilize Theatro’s AI technology
Theatro, pioneers of the world’s first voice-controlled mobile platform as a service for the hourly workforce, announced this week that Walgreens will be implementing Theatro’s enterprise-wide solution at all of its 9,560 stores, with the first 1,000 locations deployed in 2019.
A.T. Kearney report looks at how consumers view retail technology
When faced with the existing show-and-tell of emerging retail technologies, U.S. consumers report that they’ve heard the “tell” but have yet to see the “show.” Global management consulting firm, A.T.
Alliance between Nielsen and Trax brings new shelf insight tools to U.S. brands
Building on the enduring strength of the Trax-Nielsen alliance, Nielsen and Trax, the leading provider of computer vision solutions for retail, Tuesday announced three new offerings that will enhance shelf insight visibility and advance the way U.S.
H-E-B opens Tech Hub in Austin
H-E-B announced the opening of its Eastside Tech Hub — the retailer’s state-of-the-art, East Austin office for its growing team of Austin-based H-E-B Digital Partners (employees), as well as the new headquarters for Favor, the Austin-based on-demand delivery company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary
TABS Analytics enters joint venture with CPGToolBox
SHELTON, Conn. – TABS Analytics Thursday announced that it is collaborating with CPGToolBox to deliver an integrated trade promotion and optimization solution for consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers.
Albertsons elevates store checkout experience with Toshiba
Albertsons Cos. is empowering consumers with fast and convenient in-store checkout experiences by implementing Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ self-checkout systems. By leveraging Toshiba’s focus on front-end store optimization, Albertsons Cos.
Kroger Technology named to Computerworld’s Top 100 list
Kroger Co. announced that Kroger Technology has been named to Computerworld magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2019. For the third consecutive year, Kroger’s technology team has been recognized by the annual list for having an innovative, industry-leading workplace culture.
Rite Aid teams with Adobe to drive digital transformation
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp.
Oracle advances safer, more transparent retail supply chain
The retail industry is more complex than ever. Not only are consumers looking for high-quality goods at fair prices, but they also want assurance that their purchases are safe and ethically sourced.
A look into AI and blockchain for drug retailers
In chain drug today, there are few terms that are as buzz-worthy as artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain.