How did Walmart’s drone delivery service grow so big, so fast? [Fast Company] It has become increasingly common to see a drone hovering over a building with a delivery order. Customers want things faster these days, and drone delivery offers retailers a great way to meet that demand. At the forefront of the drone delivery revolution is Walmart, which has leapfrogged over Amazon when it comes to last-mile logistics
Restaurants are Finding New Tools to Solve Old Problems [QSR] It’s hard to remember a time when the restaurant industry was tracked so closely by the mainstream media. In the wake of COVID’s disruption there have been successes and failures. From novel new dining concepts and TikTok trends, to the closure of favorites, Chapter 11s, and even new rules around employee wages.
How Will Real-Time Tracking Affect Retail Delivery? [RetailWire] Best Buy has launched a new live tracking feature for large deliveries like TVs and appliances, using AI to provide real-time updates. Customers receive a four-hour delivery window on the day of their delivery with a link to track the driver’s location and estimated arrival time on a map. |