McMillanDoolittle recently visited Aldi’s first-of-its-kind automated checkout store in the Chicago suburb of Aurora, IL. Located about 8 miles away from company’s U.S. headquarters in Batavia, IL, the store is adorned with signage inside and outside promoting the trial of its new automated checkout technology,…
McMillanDoolittle is a co-sponsor of the Retail AI Council, a retailer-led organization that offers education, information sharing and networking around all things AI. The Council is hosting a free, one-hour virtual event on November 1 at 2pm ct. This event features Lorenzo Thione, an investor and…
Electric DTC automaker Rivian recently opened its first Chicago showroom, dubbed a Rivian “Space”. Rivian differentiates its showroom experience by emphasizing its adventurous and sustainable brand image and partnering with local, mission-driven organizations to celebrate its grand opening. Rivian Aims to Make Electric Vehicles (EVs)…
This year, generative AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard have gained popularity for their ability to create new content using algorithms that analyze and mirror existing data structures. However, other industries are beginning to leverage gen AI capabilities to reduce operational costs, optimize…
Earlier this month, ALDI opened its first checkout-free store in the Netherlands in the city of Utrecht. Frank Quix, Managing Director from our Dutch partner Q&A Insights & Consultancy, visited this innovative store, and talks to Jan Oostvogels, CEO of ALDI The Netherlands, about this…
YouTube invites users to a week of livestream shopping during its Holiday Stream and Shop from November 15-22. During the daily live streams, shoppers can interact with creators, provide feedback, and access exclusive products and discounts. When it comes time to purchase, shoppers can browse…
Steps away from Manhattan’s iconic Chelsea Market is Google’s flagship store; the first brick-and-mortar outpost for the company sits in a former Port Authority Terminal building. From in-store pickup to device troubleshooting and experiential vignettes, the store is a mecca to experience everything Google’s technology…
Today’s pandemic environment has retailers stepping up to implement solutions that make shopping safer, faster, and as touchless as possible. While some tactics may only be relevant in the short-term, the increased adoption of tech-driven solutions that broadly remove friction from the shopping process will…
