From grocery-scanning robots to one-way outdoor markets, the June 2020 retail ideas showcase how various businesses are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A notable trend across the restaurant sector is the transition from dine-in and take-out services to grocery essential providers. Various restaurants have begun selling fresh produce, household staples, cleaning supplies, and even toilet paper to help meet the evolving consumer demands.
Moreover, the retail industry has also seen a drastic shift with the emergence of digital malls that curate a selection of online retailers based on geographical location to allow consumers to shop locally and interact with store workers virtually. These range from the high streets of London to entire virtual shopping cities in Dubai, among others.
As COVID-19 continues to change the business landscape, we can expect more retail pivots to accommodate the "new normal."
Top 60 Retail Ideas in June
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Efficient E-Commerce Adaptations
Editorial Boutique Used Lightspeed's Platform to Adapt to Online
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Business-Launching Retail Kiosks
The Conceptual 'Smartmoov' Mobile Retail Kiosk is Multifunctional
58
Antimicrobial Shopping Cart Handles
Bact-Off's Snap-On Plastic Handle Defends Against Germs
57
Contact-Free Retail Touchscreens
The 'Air Touch' Technology from the Azkoyen Group is Hygienic
56
Distancing Suit Shops
Suitsupply's New Normal Shopping Uses Virtually Prepared Fitting Rooms
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Online Shopping Cities
Dubai Commercity is a Free Trade Zone Dedicated to eCommerce
54
Post-Pandemic Shopping Malls
CPN's Safe Shopping Journey Starts with Extra Screening Measures
53
Contactless Smart Lockers
Koloni's Lockers Help with Safe Food and Parcel Pickups
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Instant Coffee Retail Dispensers
Nestlé is Piloting Refillable Coffee Dispensers in Switzerland
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Luminous Social Distancing Dividers
The Cima Divi Dividers are a Versatile Safety Solution
50
Contactless Sampling Kiosks
Vengo's Digital Kiosks Promote Discovery, Wellness and Safety
49
AI-Powered Digital Fittings
Contactless Fit Supports Clothing Stores Reopening Post-COVID
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Local Business Gift Boxes
Tourism Abbotsford and Trades Collaborate for Mother's Day
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Virtual Storefront Platforms
Streetify Gives Consumers Access to Virtual Storefronts
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Virtual Lineup Apps
Safe Queue Helps Stores Digitally Manage the Flow of Customers
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Virtual Shopping Malls
New Zealand Company, EPIC, Recently Launched a Virtual Mall
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Social Media Shopping Initiatives
Facebook Shops Helps Businesses Sell Through Virtual Storefronts
43
Employee Engagement Platforms
BurgerFi Uses an App to Support Training, Communication & Engagement
42
One-Way Outdoor Markets
El Mercado's Outdoor Food Market is Set Up for Social Distancing
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People-Counting Digital Signs
The PeopleCount System Displays Promotional & Safety Information
40
Home Office Hotel Pivots
'Home Office Im Hotel' Platform Shows Hotels Offering Rooms to Work From
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Air Decontamination Devices
Airora Professional Sanitizes Indoor Air by Neutralizing Pathogens
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Phygital Cross-Border Stores
The Sephora Tmall Global Flagship Store Has "Cloud Shelves"
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D2C Prepackaged Food Shops
Two New Direct-to-Consumer Online Stores Have Been Launched by PepsiCo
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Adaptive AI Shopping Platforms
The Yes Reimagines the Future of Commerce with Algorithms
35
Mother's Day Gift Boxes
Rebel Magnolia Offered a Number of Affordable Gift Boxes for the Holiday
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Shipping Container Pop-Ups
BoxPop Offers Open-Air Eateries and Taprooms for the New Normal
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QSR Pandemic Reopenings
Starbucks Canada Reopens Stores with Consumer Safety in Mind
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D2C Snack Deliveries
Nestlé Has Partnered with Deliveroo in the UK for a Snack Delivery Service
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Beer-Delivering Dogs
The Six Harbors Brewing Company's Brew Dogs Deliver Pickup Beer Orders
30
Purchase-Scanning Retail Systems
This AI Scanner Concept Accommodates Bakeries without Employees
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Virtual Restaurant Storefronts
DoorDash Storefront Helps Restaurants Create Online Stores
28
On-Demand CBD Deliveries
Deliveroo & Trip Launched an On-Demand CBD Store in the UK
27
Natural Haircare Vending Machines
Diva By Cindy Dispenses Its Natural Haircare Products by Machine
26
Co-Venture Pizza Programs
Donna Italia's Pizza Joint Venture Supports Independent Restaurants
25
Assistive E-Commerce Apps
Builder.ai's Studio Store Apps Support Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
24
Live Streamed Shopping
Livescale is an eCommerce Platform That Displays Live Streaming Videos
23
Assistive Parcel Delivery Services
Picap Boasts Two New Services In Mexico—Pibox and Picagra
22
In-Store Safe Spaces
Boots is Offering Support for Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19
21
Seamless E-Commerce Transitions
EBANX Beep Tailors Your Business for the Online Environment
20
Rare Snack Shops
Vancouver's Dank Mart Shares Hard-to-Find Treats & Limited-Edition Flavors
19
Diner Chain Grocery Services
Denny's Has Launched a New Grocery Service Called 'Denny's Market'
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Grocery-Scanning Robots
Giant Eagle Created Autonomous Scanning Robots to Monitor Inventory
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Restaurant Grocery Deliveries
Earls Restaurant + Bar Debuted the New Earls Grocery Program
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Food-Sharing Platform Updates
Uber Eats Makes it Easier to Send Food to Loved Ones
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Contactless Retail Consultations
Lowe's Launched an AR Video Chat Tool for Homeowners or Clients
14
Virtual Reality Shopping Malls
Alliance Studio Debuted a 3D Virtual Shopping Mall
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Restaurant-Branded Grocery Pick-Ups
Local Public Eatery is Now Offering to Sell Grocery Staples
12
DIY Frozen Dessert Cakes
The Cold Stone Creamery DIY Ice Cream Cupcake Kit is Tasty
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Restaurant Essentail Item Pivots
JOEY Restaurants is Now Selling Grocery Staples and Home Products
10
Safe Return Systems
Checkpoint Systems' Inventory Quarantine Temporarily Isolates Returned Items
9
E-Commerce Security Solutions
BioCatch Secures E-Commerce Onboarding with Biometric Capabilities
8
Converted Restaurant Grocery Stores
Pai Toronto Debuted a New Food Market with Essential Goods
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Automated Independent Grocer Checkouts
Homeland Has Implemented the Toshiba Self-Checkout System 7
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Safe Pickup Systems
Postmates' Curbside Pickup Feature Supports Retailers & Restaurants
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Complimentary Telenutrition Services
Kroger Health is Rolling Out a Telenutrition Service for Free
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Occupancy Management Systems
STRATACACHE's Walkbase IntelliCount Uses 3D Footfall Cameras
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Rewarding Summery QSR Campaigns
Starbucks Canada Unveils New Summer Promotion
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Smartphone-Centric Fuel Payments
Kum & Go Has announced Mobile Fuel Pay at All Locations
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Ready-to-Bake Chicken Tenders
7-Eleven Now Sells Ready-to-Bake Pizzas, Tenders, Wings and Taquitos
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Smart Fridge Vending Machines
Subway is Testing a Vending Machine Filled with Pre-Made Sandwiches
AR Retail Kiosks
BIG Digital and DeepAR Bring Mobile & Desktop Try-Ons to Store Settings
Pop-Up Reverse Supermarkets
The Give Back Express Invites Shoppers to Buy and Donate Goods
Water-Scarce Product Concepts
The Drop Store Envisions Products from a World with Less Water
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
Autonomous Pizza Vendors
Speedy Eats Develops a Pizza-Topping Robot for Its Automated Restaurants
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Tech-Enabled Shopping Experiences
H&M Group is Piloting New Technology in Cos Retail Spaces
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
IoT Grocery Platforms
Hanshow Unveils Its New IoT Retail Platform Called 'All-Star'
Walk-In Freezer Concept Stores
Sainsfreeze Shows Customers How to Freeze Foods & Reduce Waste
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Virtual Kitchen Gorcery Partnerships
Kitchen Hub Opens Fourth Location in Longo's Grocery Store
Green Beauty Retail Experiences
The Detox Market Boasts Green Beauty Products & Soothing Facials
In-Store Beauty Sampling Kiosks
Ulta Beauty and SOS are Partnering to Promote Product Discovery
AI-Powered Shopping Tools
Google AI Now Allows Shoppers to Browse AI Product Recommendations
Online Merchandise Storefronts
The Panera Shop Gives Access to Bread-themed Apparel & Carb-Couture
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Grocery Delivery Clothing Collections
Instacart Taps Designer Anwar Carrot to Release New Apparel
Food-as-Medicine Programs
The Good Food Prescription Program is Delivered by Instacart
Digital-Oriented Restaurant Redesigns
Wendy's Rolls Out New Design Concept, 'Global Next Gen'
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Digital-First Tech Shops
Best Buy's New Store Includes Scannable QR Codes & Mobile Self-Checkout
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Delivery-Only TV Restaurants
Grubhub Announced a Restaurant Concept with MasterChef
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Age-Friendly Retail Initiatives
Lowe's Introduces a Baby Boomer-Focused 'Livable Home' Initiative
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Smart Grocery Carts
Amazon Announces the Launch of an Upgraded Version of Its 'Dash Cart'
Digital Food Waste-Reducing Platforms
Hitachi Digital Services Collaborates with Onethird
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Neighborhood Retail Concepts
Hasty Market Launches a "Neighborhood" Retail Concept in Hamilton
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Automated Retail Stores
Muffato Launches Brazil’s First Automated Store Without Physical Checkouts
Retailer-Backed Beauty Categories
Moda Operandi Launches a Curated Beauty Category
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Inventory-Scanning Retail Robots
Sam’s Club Confirms the Launch of Inventory-Scanning Robots
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Retailer Health Goal Apps
'Sincerely Health' from Albertsons Companies is Feature-Rich
Diversity-Promoting Retail Concepts
Eoghan Ross Designs PUSH as a Conscientious Retail Space
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Retail Navigation Tools
The Simon Search App Lets Customers Find Exactly What They Need
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Halloween Food-Delivery Campaigns
Grubhub is Encouraging Customers to Order-In with New Campaign
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
Expanded Food Delivery Apps
Instacart Partners with Uber Eats to Expand its Delivery Services
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Digital Farmers Markets
Kroger Partners with Market Wagon to Launch an Online Farmer's Market
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Loneliness-Combatting Grocery Shopping Experiences
Oma's Soep Debuted a Shopping Basket Initiative
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Grocery Store Data Trackers
Amazon Launches New Retail Data Tracking System, 'Store Analytics'
Affordable Grocery Store Subscriptions
Misfits Market's Business Model Addresses Food Waste
Unlimited Grocery Delivery Subscriptions
Amazon Launched a Grocery Subscription for Prime Members
Elderly Customer-Reserved Retail Zones
JD Announced Exclusive Service Zones for Elderly Customers
Experiential Online Marketplaces
REVERSIBLE Launches the Omni-Channel Retail Aggregation Service
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
Marathon Retail Partnerships
The Deliveroo x Boots Marathon Roo-covery Hub is a One-Stop Shop
AI-Generated Shopping Campaigns
Sandton City's Latest Campaign Integrates Smart Technology
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Smart Shopping Cart Initiatives
These Cust2Mate Smart Carts are Arriving at Morton Williams
Cashier-Free Grocery Chains
Automated Grocer 'Aisle 24' Opens a New Location in Toronto
Healthy Eco-Friendly Kitchen Designs
The Electrolux GRO Kitchen Concept Prioritizes Sustainability
Low-Waste Shopping Solutions
ASDA, Avery Berkel & Hanshow are Enhancing Sustainability in the UK
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
Small-Format Retailers
Nordstrom’s Small-Format Strategy 'Closer to You' is Expanding Until 2025
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
IoT Food Freshness Monitors
Grocery Chain Giant Eagle Taps SmartSense to Implement New IoT System
AR-Powered Retail Apps
Walmart is Adding an Augmented Reality Feature to its App
Easy Online Catering Services
Instacart Customers Can Use the FoodStorm Order Management System
Senior-Friendly Shopping Days
Walgreens Seniors Day Supports Safe & Supportive Shopping
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Checkout-Free Grocery Stores
ALDI Launches the Innovative 'ALDIgo' Checkout-Free Grocery Store
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Expanded D2C Deliveries
Kroger Debuts Two New Spoke Factories to Improve White Glove Deliveries
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Creator-Driven Grocery Shopping Platforms
Jupiter Helps Shoppers Discover Recipes From Creators
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
Online Grocer Meal Planners
The ALDI Meal Planner Hub Offers Ample Inspiration for Recipes
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Retail Checkout Solutions
Nedap is Improving Physical Retail with its iSenseGo Suite of Solutions
Grocery Delivery Service Expansions
The Expanded Uber Eats Grocery Experience is Customer-Driven
Personalized Grocery Billboard Campaigns
Tesco Ireland Gets a New Live-Prompt Campaign
Breakfast-Included Sandwich Menus
The Urban Eat Relaunch Includes Foods for All Times of Day
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Ice Cream-Only Retail Expansions
Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop is Now Available Through Instacart
Grocery Delivery Subscription Services
Boost by Kroger is Arriving Nationally with Exclusive Perks
Grocery Delivery Expansions
Getir Partners with Nisa Retail to Expand its Grocery Product Lineup
Summery Food-to-Go Ranges
The Latest Co-op Food Range Includes a Number of New Options
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Robotic Pizza Shops
The Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop Features Fresh Dough & Stone Hearth Ovens
Custom Phygital Grocery Deals
Amazon Uses Prime Member's Data to Offer Bespoke Whole Foods Deals
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Retailer Drone Delivery Programs
Wing Joins Walmart to Offer Drone Deliveries in Dallas
Updated Fresh Food Lines
One Stop Refreshes its Product Range to Offer Healthier and Fresher Items
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
AI-Backed Grocery Deliveries
Instacart Introduces ChatGPT's Chatbot to its Grocery Shopping App
On-Demand Grocery Deliveries
Just Eat and Lincolnshire Co-op Launch a Grocery Delivery Program
Summertime Entertaining Food Promotions
This Nisa Summer Promotion Offers Enhanced Value
Fee-Free Grocer Deliveries
Kroger Grocery Connect Combats Against Food Deserts
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Money-Saving Grocery Apps
Schnuck Markets and Upside Launch a Co-Branded App for Rewards
Summer Socialization Food Products
The Co-op Summer Feastival Range is for Party-Planning Shoppers
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Revamped Grocery Loyalty Apps
Tesco Unveils the New and Improved Digital Clubcard and Grocery App
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Grocery Store Ad Spots
Morrisons, the UK Supermarket Chain, Celebrates Its Low Pricing in This Ad
Extra-Speedy Grocery Deliveries
Loblaw and DoorDash Have Partnered for PC Express Rapid Delivery
Christmas-Themed Sandwich Ranges
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes Three New Products
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Low-Cost Cosmetic Retailer Expansions
Dollar General is Rolling Out a New Beauty Layout
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System