How can retailers distribute fresh food to airports, universities and office buildings without having their own brick-and-mortar stores? By using unattended retail technology. Retailers can sell food to travelers and busy workers in places where on-the-go people congregate. Farmer's Fridge Founder and CEO Luke Saunders explains the logistics behind the service — and why it’s high time to sell fresh food through unattended retail.  Read More...

Instagram is capitalizing on its status as a destination for discovery by rolling out features designed to facilitate commerce and online shopping. The platform has announced a new shopping channel on its Explore tab and has expanded shopping within its Stories feature. How do these latest moves fit into the big picture at Instagram?  Read More...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications may be all the techno rage, but few retailers have been successfully using them to reduce costs and streamline logistical operations without disrupting customer experience. The inaugural Digital Consumer Report explores how retailers like Neiman Marcus and IKEA are using AI and ML to enhance retail, from fully automated warehouses to hyper-personalized product selection to virtual testing platforms. Read More...