A look back at predictions as drone delivery moves forwardDrone delivery is slowly but steadily gaining momentum, is its evolution following expectations? Retail Technology News: May updateRetailers in May focused technology efforts in areas including augmented reality, robotics, and mobile apps. Walking a tightrope: California Invasion of Privacy Act and AI The increasing use of AI in customer service interactions presents exciting opportunities for businesses to improve efficiency and personalize experiences. Sam’s Club solicits customer input on private label goods Sam’s Club has a customer-centric product development strategy for its Member’s Mark private label brand. Best Buy fulfills direct-to-consumer electronics brand sales from stores Best Buy Co. Inc. is in a new partnership to turn its stores into fulfillment hubs for direct-to-consumer (DTC) consumer electronics websites. Amazon bringing 'robotaxi' road test to two new cities Amazon is geographically expanding its pilot of an autonomous ride-hailing platform. Starbucks adds new online delivery partner Starbucks Coffee Company is expanding the reach of its on-demand delivery offering in a new collaboration. Ikea makes history by offering real-life jobs in Roblox store Ikea’s upcoming virtual Roblox store will be the first to pay physical employees for working in the metaverse. Country stars including Dolly Parton featured in festival livestream shopping Some big names from country music will be interactively engaging fans and selling merchandise via livestream at the CMA Fest. Prada Group offers mobile in-store payment, unifies sales channels Prada Group is deploying a single financial technology platform, enabling streamlined mobile payment in its brick-and-mortar stores. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last