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Waymo Connects Riders To Phoenix Transit Systems

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Waymo announced it is partnering with Valley Metro, the Phoenix, Arizona area’s regional public transportation authority, to explore mobility solutions using self-driving technology. The end goal is to open this service to the public, to transport more people to Valley Metro transportation hubs in the Phoenix area in the future.

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Walmart Teams With GM's Cruise For Driverless Deliveries

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Previously, the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer announced autonomous vehicle ventures with Nuro in Houston , Ford in Miami , Gatik in Arkansas and with Waymo , owned by Google corporate parent Alphabet , in Phoenix. This isn't the first time Walmart has teamed up with a driverless automobile company.

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GPS Order Tracking Helps Fuel New Retail Innovation

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The world of quick service restaurants (QSRs) is where it’s at when it comes to so much retail innovation these days. are now adding this new technology and by the end of 2019 roughly a quarter of locations nationwide will have it in place,” the company said. Domino’s stores across the U.S. Domino’s stores across the U.S.

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Gwynnie Bee Offers Subscription Services For Traditional Retailers

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Gwynnie Bee , a subscription service offering women’s clothing for rent, is launching a new technology platform that allows traditional retailers to offer their own subscription clothing rental business. With CaaStle, retailers send Gwynnie Bee their inventory, and the platform takes care of everything else.

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Retail Pulse: Walmart To Boost Supply Chain In China; JD Sports Rides Athleisure Popularity

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Retailers are bolstering their supply chains in China as they seek to enhance their service and offer customers fresh products. The post also pointed out that the retailer invested over RMB 700 million – which is approximately $100 million – to create the South China Fresh Food Distribution Center. Other Brick-and-Mortar News.

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Tuesday Morning Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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The retailer said it filed voluntary petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas – Dallas Division to pursue the reorganization. Tuesday Morning foresees shuttering roughly 230 of 687 retail locations, with the store closure process set to occur during the summer.

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Report: Amazon Slows Alexa Staff Hiring To Improve Margin

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A representative for the eCommerce retailer said in a statement cited by the outlet that it “did not implement a hiring freeze, and the pace for hiring across Alexa and our Devices organization continues to be very strong. And, in other Amazon news, the retailer is continuing its strong clamp-down on counterfeit items.

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