Self-checkout and other automated retail solutions aren’t universally loved, despite their growing presence. The latest Automated Retail Tracker looks at automation trends and ways that supermarkets and other retailers are implementing tech to provide convenience, while also considering challenges and downsides.   Read More...

The Vitamin Shoppe has opened a next-generation store to give shoppers interactive experiences, while Dollar General is working on buy online, pick up in-store tech. Why did the Vitamin Shoppe decide to debut a new store concept, and how would BOPIS complement Dollar General’s existing mobile offerings? Read this week’s Pulse to find out.  Read More...

How Technology And Market Trends Spawn Innovation

Retail innovators are taking new approaches to dining and athleisure wear, with inspiration from tech and market trends. How has the rise of the online ordering industry spawned so-called ghost kitchens, and how are direct-to-consumer (DTC) athleisure brands incorporating the CBD-based wellness trends into their products?   Read More...