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Inside Chipotle’s Decade Of Digital-First Ordering Innovation

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Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have heard the call for innovative digital ordering capabilities, with several major brands stepping up their investments in this area. The company has partnered with autonomous technology firm Nuro with plans to put driverless delivery vehicles to work in Houston, Texas, by the end of 2019.

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Autonomous Delivery Startup Nuro Nets $500M In Funding On $5B Valuation

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That vehicle also made headlines for being the first one to drive on public roads in three different states: California, Texas and Arizona. The program was implemented in Houston and used both the R2 and autonomous Toyota Priuses, which were powered via Nuro's proprietary software and hardware.

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Grocery Retail Ups Its Autonomous Delivery Game

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The California-based firm reportedly has “signed yet another partner to launch a new pilot of its self-driving goods delivery service: Texas-based supermarket chain H-E-B. the grocery retailer, and Nuro, the SoftBank -backed robotics company, announced in March the launch of their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston.

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More Retailers Are Checking Into Hotels In Search Of Innovation

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The mecca for what some might call creative interpretations of Mexican-style fast food is, as PYMNTS has reported , The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort in Palm Springs, California for a limited time this summer. according to the report.

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Einride Presses The Pedal On Autonomous Delivery

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For instance, Udelv, a California-based firm, a few months ago reportedly “signed yet another partner to launch a new pilot of its self-driving goods delivery service: Texas-based supermarket chain H-E-B. Expect more disruption and innovation in this area as the tech improves and the use cases become even more obvious. Freight Play.

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Neiman Marcus Emerges From Chapter 11

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We emerge from Chapter 11 as a stronger, more innovative retailer, brand partner and employer.”. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. They see an opportunity to grow and support the retailer in issues of sustainability, van Raemdonck said. The plan was approved by the U.S.

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Can 5G Power Retail Drone Deliveries?

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For its part, Amazon is also experimenting with other – perhaps sexier – shipping innovations. For instance, Amazon has begun using Scout , its six-wheeled autonomous delivery robot, in a neighborhood in Irvine, California, according to a report. AT&T will host four 5G experiences at the Cowboys’ Sunday, Sept.

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