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Technology

The latest news, trends, and expert views in e-commerce, omnichannel and retail data and analytics.

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Taking Stock of Stockouts

New technologies are offering retailers better visibility into shelf conditions and prevention of out-of-stocks—and not a moment too soon.

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COVID-19: Preparing for a Marathon, Not a Sprint

The pandemic has sparked a pivotal moment for e-commerce adoption, but success requires agility and strategic investments right for the long haul, the author says.

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Facebook Takes a New Step in Commerce

By Jon Springer on May 19, 2020

Newly launched Facebook Shops could aid bounce back for direct-to-consumer sales and ailing small businesses.

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The Lowdown on Click-and-Collect Technology

By Amanda Baltazar on May 19, 2020

Four elements of online grocery shopping retailers should know: modular pickup boxes, lockers, robotic warehouses and touch-free technology.

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Win in Grocery E-Commerce: Stock the Digital Shelf by Using Attribute Data

Sponsored content from our partner Label Insight on May 08, 2020

Online grocery shoppers are searching for products that fit certain criteria. Brands that are optimizing their product listings are winning the purchase.

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How Robots Will Clean Up in the Pandemic

By Jon Springer on May 06, 2020

New demands on labor and cleanliness will drive autonomous solutions for any number of dirty problems.

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The Food Trust’s Blockchain Is Finally Being Accepted as a Major Solution

By Phil Lempert on May 05, 2020

The Lempert Report: Building traceability and transparency in complex supply chains isn’t easy, but it offers a continuous way to monitor and report information to consumers.

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Technology to the Rescue for Food Purchasing Stability

By Phil Lempert on Apr. 30, 2020

The Lempert Report: Amazon boosts order capacity by 60%, while Instacart adds workers and smaller chains set up shopping time slots through an online reservation system.

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Homebound Shoppers Click to Record Sales

By WGB Staff on Apr. 29, 2020

Homebound U.S. consumers spent a record $5.3 billion on e-commerce grocery shopping during April, an increase of 37% from what they spent in March, a new Brick Meets Click survey shows.

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Talking Microfulfillment With Takeoff’s Curt Avallone

By Jon Springer on Apr. 28, 2020

While demand for online grocery has rocketed to a point at which efficiency is more important than ever, other pandemic trends also favor a microfulfillment solution. Here's what its early adopters have learned.

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