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Facebook Pay buttons are coming to online stores in August
Facebook is bringing support for its payments platform to online retailers starting in August.
Google's first retail store is a space to sell, fix and show off its products
Google is opening its first permanent physical store in New York this Thursday. Here's what to expect.
Google will open its first retail store in New York City this summer
Google is opening its first retail store in New York City this summer to showcase Pixel, Nest and more.
Amazon's palm-reading payment tech is now available in New York City
Amazon One palm payments are now available in New York City — if only through one store for now.
Amazon's cashierless tech could be ready for full-size supermarkets
Planning documents for a Connecticut location include a similar setup to Amazon Go outlets.
Amazon is bringing its palm-reading payment tech to Whole Foods stores
Amazon's contactless payments are making a significant expansion to Whole Foods Market stores.
Walmart invests in GM-owned autonomous car startup Cruise
Walmart has invested in GM's self-driving car subsidiary Cruise following their partnership on a pilot delivery program.
Bag maker Peak Design calls out Amazon for its copycat ways
Amazon is well-known for its copycat ways, but it's not so often that another company calls it out on it, much less in a way that's funny.
Apple reopens all 270 of its US stores, for now
For the first time in nearly a year, all 270 Apple Stores in the US are open.
Target will open mini Apple stores to attract post-pandemic shoppers
Target is opening mini Apple stores to keep customers coming long after non-essential shopping is safe again.
The remaining Fry's Electronics stores are all shutting down
Fry's Electronics stores nationwide have closed permanently.
Apple is temporarily closing more stores due to COVID-19
Apple will temporarily close more than 20 of its retail locations in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas as coronavirus cases continue to climb in those states.
CD Projekt Red announces sweeping 'Cyberpunk 2077' refund plan
Developer CD Projekt Red says its intention is to offer a refund to everyone who purchased a physical copy of the game or a digital one at retail, even if it means paying for the expense out of its own pocket.
Walmart Plus drops $35 order minimum to battle Amazon Prime
Walmart+ is dropping the $35 minimum for orders to help compete against Amazon Prime's speedy deliveries.
Walgreens offers same-day pickup for online orders
You can collect items from a store, curbside or a drive-through in as little as 30 minutes.
CVS now accepts QR code payments from PayPal and Venmo
CVS is rolling out promised QR code payments using PayPal and Venmo, giving you a touch-free purchase option at the pharmacy.
Walmart will test self-driving delivery services with electric cars
Walmart and Cruise are piloting self-driving delivery in early 2021 for residents of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Best Buy won't sell next-gen consoles in-store this year
You won't be able to buy a next-gen console at launch from either Best or Walmart at one of their retail locations.
Amazon Prime Day will reportedly start on October 13th
After it was delayed earlier in the year, Prime Day 2020 will reportedly start on October 13th.
Amazon Fresh grocery store in Los Angeles opens to the public
The centerpiece of the store is Amazon's new Dash Cart. Each one features a scale and a variety of cameras and sensors, allowing it to calculate your total as you shop.