Blockchain

In a fast-evolving retail ecosystem, retailers must integrate technologies that will broker customer satisfaction while ensuring seamless fulfillment. Learn about the role of blockchain.

Walmart is creating a new digital experience surrounding limited-edition figures and collectibles that can be purchased, sold, and traded on a dedicated platform. Learn more.

Starbucks is gearing up to reveal and rollout new retail technology and the company has appointed a new chief technology officer to move some of the efforts along. From a new mobile app for associates, to a new “third place” that taps blockchain and NFT technology, learn what the retailer has in the pipeline.

Despite the growing trend, many of the current offerings in the market are clunky and require consumers to interact with multiple vendors just for the right to spend their crypto.

Gap has launched its first collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), built on a “more energy-efficient” blockchain. Get the details.

The iconic mascot of Toys"R"Us, Geoffrey the Giraffe, has made his blockchain debut.

The next evolution of Starbucks Rewards is coming.

RIS benchmarks the state of the retail supply chain, identifies technologies that are keys to success, and recommends ways retailers can build a supply chain of the future that ensures resiliency against the next major disruption.

NCR will acquire cryptocurrency software provider LibertyX and integrate its capabilities across its physical and digital touchpoints.  

CVS Health is doubling down on technology and its employees, spending up to $3 billion to fund investments in technology and digital, and organic growth initiatives. It will also raise its minimum hourly wage. Get the details.