Mobile Technology

Amazon Go to expand to the nation’s capital

The retailer is reportedly building physical stores in Washington, D.C., with future locations to break ground in surrounding suburbs
FMI to hold virtual food safety event

The virtual SQF Global Summit will take place Oct. 27-29 and be organized by the Safe Quality Food Institute, a division of FMI — The Food Industry Association
Yesway taps RangeMe for product discovery

The partnership will connect Yesway's team with more than 175,000 suppliers on the RangeMe platform
Walmart, Instacart strike same-day delivery deal

The move furthers Walmart’s push against Amazon; the service begins with a test in four markets
Aldi reportedly eyeing cashier-free store

U.K. publication said the retailer has put out an international call for computer vision, AI-powered tech startups that could hint at an Amazon Go-like store
Tops tests Flashfood app for perishables

Six locations will post significant discounts on foods nearing their sell-by dates inside the app
Costco in Canada taps Instacart for same-day delivery

Following a two-month pilot, Costco gives go-ahead for 76 stores in Canada to offer same-day delivery with Instacart
Own brands featured in Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Annual program is being enhanced digitally for the pandemic, featuring more loungewear, activewear per customer demand, too

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