Category: Retail

In September 2022, Texas A&M University became the first higher education institution to launch Just Walk Out technology at its sports venue, Kyle Field. Three “March In, March Out” stores were installed, offering fans products like snacks, chips, soda, water, and alcoholic beverages. The stadium is one of the 10 highest capacity stadiums in the […]

Key questions and strategies to accelerate innovation with AWS Smart Store solutions The world of retail continues its digital transformation with the rise of ecommerce and the increasing prevalence of digital devices in the shopping experience. Furthermore, the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of retail digital tools, experiences, and technologies. Now that stores are re-opened […]

Order management & challenges Order management systems (OMS) are critical tools for retailers that want to optimize their supply chain operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences. These systems provide businesses with near real-time global inventory visibility, allowing them to make informed decisions about inventory replenishment, allocation, and fulfillment. Additionally, order allocation is another critical capability […]

Modern commerce applications require flexible and scalable solutions that can keep up with the rapid pace of change. MACH (Microservices-based, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, Headless) has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its ability to provide flexibility, scalability, and agility to businesses looking to stay competitive in the digital world. Read more about MACH […]

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, retailers need to adopt a modern tech stack that can deliver fast and seamless experiences to customers. To achieve this, many retailers are turning to MACH (microservices-based, API-first, cloud-native SaaS, and headless) architecture. MACH architecture is a set of principles that provides a flexible and scalable way to design and […]

Shoppable video startup uses managed live streaming service for stability at scale Consumer behaviors and expectations have fundamentally changed. In response, retailers are using breakthrough technologies like live stream video to better connect with customers and transform the way that shoppers engage with their favorite brands. When implemented well, these videos can also be monetized, […]

That’s a wrap! It’s official, NRF 2023 has come to an end. For those who were able to join us this year, we would like to extend a big thank you! If you missed the event, we have put together our best highlights from the show in this post. Big takeaways from our Exhibitor Big […]

Anybody with a sweet tooth has probably heard of brands like Domino and C&H in the U.S., Redpath in Canada, Tate & Lyle in the U.K., and Sidul in Portugal. All of these sugary packaged goods are made by the Florida Crystals Corporation, a vertically integrated farm-to-table sugar cane company based in West Palm Beach, […]

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 […]

We’ve talked about the exciting immersive commerce and in-store optimization ideas coming out of NRF 2023, but what about the stuff behind the “retail curtain”? At this year’s big show, Doug Tiffan, head of worldwide solution strategy Apparel & Fashion, led an informative discussion talking about how and why AWS services and applications like: Amazon […]