It promises to be an exciting year for virtual and augmented reality tech — and for their growing use in commerce. New possibilities are emerging from the likes of Amazon, Alibaba, Macy’s and Facebook — and other use cases include finding a place within consumers’ homes to help support shopping from there. What trends are taking shape?  Read More...

Restaurants are making it easier for consumers to order their favorite foods as they harness new innovations. According to the PYMNTS Order To Eat Tracker, ghost kitchens that prepare meals for pickup and delivery orders are gaining traction as self-serve kiosks are also spreading through the industry. Discover how restaurants and food delivery platforms are harnessing these innovations to serve diners.  Read More...

Renting Furniture, Smartphone Chargers With Retail Innovation

Furniture is helping to build a larger retail ecosystem as consumers conduct more commerce from their homes, while automated retail firms are aiming to keep cell phones charged with kiosks. How are furniture innovators combining furniture rental and design help in their business models, and where are rentable chargers popular in the world?  Read More...