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Guardforce AI Co., Limited today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary in Mainland China, Beijing Wanjia Security System Limited has significantly expanded its contracts with two renowned retail clients, each having worked with Beijing Wanjia for over 10 years.

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Not too long ago, if you wanted to get a package somewhere there were three primary choices — FedEx, UPS and USPS. But times have changed — both customers and merchants can now choose from a range of same-day delivery offerings in addition to traditional mail carriers.

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Ian Schrager's Public Hotel, in Lower Manhattan, is aiming to boost the customer experience with Stayntouch, a cloud-based hotel property management system technology.

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Save A Lot has partnered with DoorDash as part of an effort to offer shoppers the option to have groceries delivered in less than an hour.

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The regional Midwest grocer, which is deploying artificial intelligence-equipped Caper Carts shopping carts from Instacart in select stores this fall, is now rolling out the Instacart Carrot Tags pick-to-light solution.

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The quick service chain is building on a current install base of more than 100 locations across 13 states. Taco Bell intends to implement voice AI technology in drive-thrus at its stores globally in the future.

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The Range reports that its new mobile app is live. The app is available on iOS and Android.

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The discount giant is implementing new technology from organics recycler Denali, as well as simplified processes, to aid associates in more efficiently "depackaging" food waste.

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The Idaho-based grocery conglomerate is launching Instacart pickup services and rapid convenience delivery nationwide at banners including Safeway, Albertsons, Shaw's, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Randalls and Vons.

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Aldo Group is helping develop a generative AI model that lets shoppers receive personalized product recommendations based on a particular celebrity.

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Bo-Linda, an AI voice system made by Hi Auto, is designed to take orders in the drive-thru. She is already in place at about 200 of Bojangles’ more than 800 locations, and is coming aboard at more every day.

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Danone SA is exploring a multi-year collaboration with Microsoft to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) throughout its operations.

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H-E-B and Walmart to set up their own so-called microgrids in the Lone Star State. The microgrids, which enable the stores to continue operating during a power outage, are made possible by Houston-based company Enchanted Rock,

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Jet Food Stores tapped BOHA! Terminal 2 from TransAct Technologies Inc., a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions, to streamline operations at all 42 of its locations that offer fresh food.

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The home improvement giant is partnering with audio out-of-home (OOH) advertising company Vibenomics to enable chain-wide in-store audio programmatic ad buying.

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Oak + Fort and its 40+ retail stores in the US and Canada are now powered by Shopify and Shopify PoS.

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S Hotels & Resorts partners with Shiji Distribution Solutions to introduce WeChat booking engine, significantly increasing accessibility for Chinese travelers.

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The Polish supermarket chain improves operational efficiency and ensures high service levels through AI-based optimization across the supply chain

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The fast casual giant said its avocado processing machine and automated digital makeline are in the final steps before in-restaurant testing.

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Sydney-based City Chic, an omnichannel, plus-sized fashion brand, has selected Cart.com as its US fulfilment partner.

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Coborn’s grocery and liquor stores have launched a new and improved website and new Coborn’s mobile app, both powered by grocery tech company Instacart.

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Fast Simon today announced that it has delivered advanced search and discovery for NRS, a leading online retailer in the equestrian and western lifestyle industry.

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Jenni Kayne Home improved customer experiences online and in-store after unifying their business on Shopify.

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Morrisons has expanded its partnership with Just Eat to include groceries from its supermarkets as well as deliveries from its cafés and Morrisons Daily convenience stores.

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Michaels is expanding its delivery options through new partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats.

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Artificial intelligence is helping to better predict product demand

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Aptos announced that EE is introducing a new cloud-based POS solution from Aptos in its retail stores. The technology will enhance EE’s customer engagement capabilities and reduce the IT infrastructure footprint in each store.

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Flying Tiger Copenhagen has renewed its partnership with Xiatech, the company behind Xfuze, a MACH certified composable integration and data management platform.

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Schnuck Markets will roll out the Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality from Instacart chainwide. The capability connects with Schnuck’s electronic shelf label (ESL) system from Aperion to light up the labels of items in an online order.

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The Dolder Grand hotel selected Shiji’s Enterprise Platform (PMS) and Infrasys Cloud POS to elevate the guest experience and operational efficiency at the iconic five-star luxury hotel.

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Midwest retailer Woodman's Markets chose Warren Rogers Precision Fuel System Diagnostics as its fuel system compliance, wetstock management and forecourt diagnostics provider.

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The omnichannel giant is utilizing a new multi-modal AI foundation to support its "Just Walk Out" checkout-free shopping platform, which is both used by Amazon and licensed to third-party retailers.

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Trust Retail reports that it is implementing its Inventory and Stock Management solution across the East of England Co-operative’s (East of England Co-op) food stores.

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Sezzle Inc. is excited to announce a new partnership with Heritage Grocers Group, a leading specialty, ethnic food retailer that offers an extensive assortment of both traditional and specialty grocery items to the communities it serves.

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Amazon and Walmart are looking to make the online shopping experience more visual in an effort to boost consumers’ eCommerce engagement.

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The J.M. Smucker Co. has expanded its relationship with sales and marketing agency collective Acosta Group to include a complete North American solution for headquarter sales, retail merchandising and digital commerce.

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John Lewis has announced a suite of new retail media capabilities, with the aim of helping brands connect with customers shopping on johnlewis.com.

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Michaels is expanding its delivery options through new partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats.

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Bikky announced a partnership with Robeks, America’s premier destination for fresh and innovative smoothies, juices, açaí bowls, and handcrafted toasts.

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Integrating third-party delivery orders helps streamline operations, refocus employees on the dine-in guest.

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7-Eleven has upgraded its first stores to use the Grabango checkout-free system. These stores are all located in Australia and represent a new continent for US-based Grabango.

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German grocery chains Aldi and Rewe are testing food vending machines offering fresh produce and staples around the clock.

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Flaunt has launched what is pitched as the first ever service-as-software loyalty offering for Shopify merchants, making the formal announcement over the weekend at Revision Skincare’s annual Elite Retreat event in Dallas.

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Aldi Süd is testing out a smart shopping trolley from Caper, which was acquired by Instacart in 2021, at its Austrian country unit HOFER Österreich.

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Babel Street today announced one of the nation’s leading national hardware retailers has selected Babel Street to help combat the growing issue of gift card fraud.

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Walmart Realm, Walmart’s immersive commerce experience, is enabling college students to explore and shop five virtual dorm rooms inspired by social trends and curated by their favourite creators.

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JCPenney is undergoing substantial technology evolution as part of a larger $1 billion reinvestment campaign.

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The Sam’s Club Member Access Platform (MAP) is adding display ads to the Scan & Go feature of the warehouse club retailer’s mobile app.

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Specialty Bolt & Screw (SBS), a leading distributor in the fastener industry, has driven significant improvements in operational efficiency and financial health with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions.

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