Category: Business Productivity

This story was produced by C-Store Dive for Amazon. In 1927, the first modern convenience store (c-store) opened with the idea that people would want to consolidate their errands by going to a neighborhood store to pick up essentials. The idea caught on, and now, there are 148,000 independent and chain convenience stores across the United […]

This story was produced by C-Store Dive for Amazon. By the very name, c-stores are intended to be fast and convenient. The average consumer spends three to four minutes in the store. It helps that when most consumers enter stores, they already know what they plan to buy. But that convenience can be derailed when the consumer sees […]

This story was produced by Retail Dive for Amazon. Anyone who’s ever been to a sporting event at a stadium knows the best part is cheering on your team to a victory. The worst part – aside from your team blowing a lead and losing – is missing part of the action while waiting in […]

In-store shopping is on the rise. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, in-store sales increased by 13.7 percent compared to pre-pandemic levels. As sales in physical retail environments grow, so does the complexity and the expectations that consumers have with the shopping experience. Consumers are looking for stores that offer convenient, enjoyable shopping trips that allow them […]

We hope you are as excited as we are to be back in person at NRF 2023! Our retail experts are busy preparing to share insights, success stories from leading retailers, and AWS and Amazon technology demonstrations—showcasing unified commerce in action. NRF 2023 will take place in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits […]

Discover three ways businesses can deliver faster, more convenient contactless experiences to consumers. Organizations are embracing contactless technology to simplify the consumer experience and accelerate transactions. Many contactless options require consumers to tap a contactless-capable card or hover a smartphone over a reader. With both options, consumers need their payment or identification method in hand. But […]

The energy, excitement, and atmosphere of a live event is unlike any other. Discover ways to use frictionless technology in arenas and stadiums to elevate the fan experience. Imagine you’re at a show or sports game surrounded by friends and family. You all want to cheer for your favorite team or artist. Others tag along […]

Shopping is a highly personal experience—one that elicits different feelings among different people. For some, shopping can be an enjoyable, easy, or even therapeutic experience. Other times, shopping can put a great deal of pressure on people. In fact, sometimes shopping can increase the friction people face in their everyday lives. But with Just Walk […]

This year’s GroceryShop was one of the best to date. This event has become “the” grocery industry event of the year and is a must-attend event for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. There were excellent senior leadership speakers. Relevant, targeted content. A focused and lively presentation approach. A space for start-ups and new industry […]

Embedding technology in your brick-and-mortar store can be intimidating, but the payoff in enhanced consumer experience and better operational performance can be significant. Here are three things you should consider before you embrace checkout-free technology. Today, delivering a positive customer experience is more important than ever before. This is one of the key takeaways of […]