Sunday, June 1, 2025
Read the Magazine Subscribe

vendors

NewsProduct Spotlightretailerssoftware/technologyvendors

Prime Markets Brings Simbe’s Inventory Robot to Stores in Saudi Arabia

by Katie Lee

San Francisco — Simbe has partnered with Universal Cold Store (Prime Markets), a leading grocery retail chain in Saudi Arabia, with the introduction of its autonomous robot, Tally. This first-of-its-kind implementation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to enhance inventory management, improve pricing accuracy and elevate the customer experience across select Prime Markets locations, establishing them as pioneers in retail technology adoption within the region. Traditionally, store teams spend up to 30 hours per week manually taking inventory, a tedious task that’s inherently prone to human error. Recent …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
construction and designNewspeopleroofingvendors

Duro-Last Names Key Leadership Promotions

by Katie Lee

Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last®, a member of Holcim Solutions and Products US LLC, has named several key leadership promotions and organizational enhancements aimed at fostering innovation, optimizing operations, supporting long term growth and creating more opportunity for their valued contractor partners. “Our contractors are at the heart of everything we do, and these leadership updates further enhance our ability to support their success,” says Darren Schulz, president of Duro-Last. “By evolving our structure and investing in strong leadership, we’re ensuring we remain at the forefront of the industry — offering …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Industry Contentparking lotsVendor Spotlightvendors

Rose Paving: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee

— Interview with Jaron Srain — R&R: Where are you based and how long has Rose Paving been in business? Jaron Srain: Rose Paving, headquartered in the greater Chicago area, was founded in 1974 as a paving and sealcoating company serving the south side of Chicago. Over the past 50 years, we’ve grown significantly, expanding to 35 offices across the country through strategic growth and a dedication to quality service. R&R: What is your name and title, and how long have you been with Rose Paving? Srain: Jaron Srain, president …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
managementNewsretailersstore closingsvendors

Forever 21 Liquidation Sales Now Underway

by Katie Lee

  Northbrook, Ill. — Going-Out-of-Business sales are in progress at Forever 21, a leading fashion retailer, following the U.S. operating company F21 OpCo’s recent bankruptcy filing. The liquidation sales are happening both in-store and online. Hilco Consumer-Retail is managing these sales in a joint venture with Gordon Brothers and SB360. All inventory is significantly discounted, offering savings of up to 60% off the lowest marked prices. Gift cards are accepted through April 15, 2025. Store fixtures and equipment are also available for purchase. “Stores are fully stocked, and fresh inventory …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Newspeoplesoftware/technologyvendors

NCR Voyix Appoints New Chief Product Officer

by Katie Lee

Atlanta — NCR Voyix Corporation, a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions, has appointed Nick East as its new chief product officer, effective immediately. In this key executive leadership position, East will oversee product innovation and marketing across the company’s broad technology product portfolio. “Nick’s achievements in driving innovation uniquely position him to lead our product team as we focus on delivering leading products and features to meet our customers’ needs,” says Jim Kelly, NCR Voyix’s chief executive officer. “Nick has the right experience to ensure product remains at …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
green newsNewsretailersvendorswaste management/recycling

Petco Partners with TerraCycle to Launch First-Ever National Trade-In and Recycling Event

by Katie Lee

San Diego — In mid-March, Petco launched its first-ever national trade-in and recycling event in partnership with TerraCycle, an international leader in sustainability solutions, including giving hard-to-recycle materials a new life. In honor of Global Recycling Day on March 18 and just in time for annual spring cleaning, Petco is helping pet parents recycle their dogs’ old collars, leashes and harnesses for an upgrade and a safer, more comfortable fit. For a limited time, pet parents can bring old dog collars, leashes or harnesses into Petco locations nationwide for responsible …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Newsrestaurantssnow and ice managementvendors

Yum! Brands to Accelerate AI Innovation with NVIDIA

by Katie Lee

Louisville, Ky. — Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill, is partnering with NVIDIA to accelerate the development of innovative AI technologies for Yum! restaurants around the globe. Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company with over 61,000 locations, is NVIDIA’s first AI restaurant partner. This collaboration brings the two powerhouses together to integrate AI into the restaurant and retail industry at an unprecedented scale. Yum! Brands has begun piloting multiple AI solutions in select Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
exterior services/landscapingIndustry Voicesparking lotsvendors

Smarter Solutions

by Katie Lee

— By Bob Zaprzal — The benefits of comprehensive pavement assessments. In retail and restaurants, a customer’s experience starts long before they enter the building and continues after they leave. Parking lots, sidewalks and other pavement features create critical first and last impressions. This article will explore ways in which to redefine pavement services through innovative, systematic property assessments. A tailored pavement maintenance plan not only protects your brand reputation but also enhances customer satisfaction, increases safety and saves money over time. Why Pavement Maintenance Matters Picture pulling into a …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
NewsProduct Spotlightrestaurantssoftware/technologyvendors

Presto Expands Voice AI-Powered Drive-Thru Solutions at Wienerschnitzel

by Katie Lee

San Mateo, Calif. — Presto Phoenix, Inc., a leading provider of AI-driven solutions for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, has expanded a partnership with Galardi Group, the parent company of Wienerschnitzel, to deploy its cutting-edge Voice AI ordering technology across the chain’s drive-thru locations. The Galardi Group now has 35 locations operating with Presto’s Voice AI in the drive-thru. The company has already enrolled over 50 locations, with rapid 2025 expansion plans for Wienerschnitzel’s nationwide network of over 350 corporate and franchise drive-thru locations. “We’re thrilled to expand our partnership …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
HVAC/RIndustry Voicesrestaurantsvendors

Warming Up Winter

by Katie Lee

— By Jaime Tuinstra — How infrared heat can help fill your restaurant and breweries’ seats. As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, service or entertainment establishments that utilize outdoor seating areas face a challenge: How to keep guests comfortable and extend the outdoor dining season. Providing comfortable al fresco dining or social options, even when temperatures drop, can significantly boost revenue and customer satisfaction. Thus, in lieu of hoodies or jackets, when there’s a nip in the air, addressing comfort proactively is essential for customer satisfaction …

Continue Reading
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Newer Posts
Older Posts