- Starbucks revealed their first “Starbucks Now”, in Beijing, focused on specifically on mobile-ordering and pickup for both customers and delivery drivers. Story by Jennifer Marston
- Giant Eagle has announced a partnership with Grabango to create a checkout-free experience at the grocer’s stores. Will Glaser, Grabango CEO, indicated in a blog post that it’s “designed to work in stores with more than 100,000 square feet of floor space.” Which would be dramatically more square footage then current Amazon Go locations. Written by Marianne Wilson
- CVS announced that they will begin testing a device that would allow people to perform dialysis at home. The market size is estimated to be worth $35 billion and could lead to huge time savings for patients. Reporting by Kate Gibson
Source: Starbucks’ New Express Store Concept in China Focuses on Delivery, Pickup Orders | The Spoon
Source: Giant Eagle partners with start-up to pilot checkout-free shopping | Chain Store Age
Source: Drugstore chain CVS developing home kidney dialysis device | CBS News