Innovation

Apple Vision Pro: Ground-breaking new device for retail too
The launch of the Apple Vision Pro could have a lasting impact on consumer behavior and consumer interactions with technology, which has the power to shift the retail industry and bring enhancements to e-commerce.
Supply chain focuses on the logistics and operations, value chain delves into customer value
Value chains aspire to steer resources to their most productive use, not only across countries and sectors, but also within the stages of value addition.

Value Chain Tech
Retailers move from a supply chain to a value chain mindset
From supply chain to value chain, the evolution of the supply chain function from cost-center to value-creator is top of mind for retailers this year.
Technology and Innovation
Instacart launches AI-powered assistant
Powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT API, Instacart says the new assistant will help shoppers navigate grocery purchases.
Innovation
TikTok’s days might be numbered: How retailers can get ready now
By reinvesting in their own digital properties, retailers are able to reclaim their digital customer experience, brand identity and first-party data.
Sustainability
Loblaw will purchase 5 hydrogen fuel cell trucks
The latest sustainability effort by the Canadian retail giant will enable long-haul trips with zero carbon emissions.
Retail Media
Save Mart launches retail media network
The grocer operates about 200 stores as Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx in California and Nevada.
Technology and Innovation
Amazon’s palm readers get age verification for alcohol
Coors Field in Denver is the first sports venue to use Amazon One technology for age-verified alcohol sales.
Foodservice Innovation
Data and analytics lead Kum & Go shoppers to healthier food choices
Kum & Go uses first-party loyalty data and A/B testing to modernize food offerings.
Retail Media
Wakefern deploys retail media kiosks in 95 stores
The digital kiosks provided by Freeosk represent an in-store retail media activation that lets shoppers try new products.
Innovation
Proactive retailers act on societal changes impacting consumer behavior
Retailers’ agility depends on intelligent technology integration, smart tech choices and deeper collaborations.
Retail News
Walgreens fosters sustainable data partnerships
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s consumers demand trust, convenience and accessibility, and the retailer will continue innovating with data providers to improve.
Innovation
Advanced pricing platforms create competitive value strategies
Pricing remains the single most impactful lever that a retailer can pull to move the needle for the business.
Innovation
Personalization key to localizing global brands
Prioritizing personalized advertising is an effective strategy to keep brands top-of-mind for consumers, and retailers can level up their personalized advertising by leaning into video.

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