Join Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they discuss the latest retail technology trends in this week's Retail Fast Five live from Groceryshop 2024, and brought to you in partnership with the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital. In this episode, they explore groundbreaking innovations, including:
[3:56] Sam’s Club’s new store concept that eliminates checkout lines, focusing on scan-and-go shopping and increased fulfillment capabilities.
[8:27] Instacart’s smart carts incorporating gamification and personalized coupons, driving customer engagement with real-time rewards.
[13:27] Whole Foods opting out of Amazon’s just walk out tech, emphasizing flexibility and merchandising challenges.
[17:55] Google Lens introducing new visual search features for shopping, enhancing e-commerce experiences ahead of the holidays.
[23:59] Kroger’s partnership with Disney+ for its membership program, a significant move in the retail subscription wars.
Stay tuned as Chris and Anne break down these key developments and what they mean for the future of retail!
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