Industry Updates: Retail and Foodservice Technology – November 2014

Foodservice:

Domino’s Pizza announced its new Tracker app, which tracks a customer’s order from the time it’s being made until delivery. It will now be available on the Pebble smartwatch device.

Newk’s Eatery’s launched a new online ordering platform that enables customers to pick up orders at Newk’s “Grab N’ Go” takeout entrances.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced that it will use Applied Predictive Technologies Test & Learn software to test business initiatives such as menu strategies, pricing, and capital investments.

Discount:

Lowe’s Companies Inc. is using the omnichannel fulfillment solution that is being jointly developed by JDA Software Group Inc. and IBM.

QVC will introduce a new feature of its mobile application that allows customers to make purchases directory from the device.

Supermarket & Convenience:

Bi-Lo Holdings LLC completed an ATM installation project with Cardtronics ATMs. The company operates BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores.

New Seasons Market is installing the new Index online commerce personalization solution at its stores to deliver end-to-end security and personalized customer experiences.

Apparel & Department:

Kohl’s has launched Oracle’s new Retail Merchandise Operations Management solution to assist with merchandising, inventory, and pricing operation.

Talbots Inc. announced that it will license Applied Predictive Technologies Test & Learn software to test and analyze promotions, merchandising, marketing and store operations.