ChatGPT transitions from a search engine to an e-commerce platform Americas While denying any affiliation practices, OpenAI is launching a new shopping experience directly within ChatGPT. A search engine connected to the web since October 2024, the platform now includes e-commerce links. Here's how it works.
Japan’s Lawson relocates cashiers Asia In Japan, where bankruptcies linked to labour shortages jumped by 32% in 2024, convenience store chain Lawson has been testing remote cashiers based in Europe and the U.S.A.…
Self-checkout, kiosks: Morrisons and Itsu focus on a more human touch Europe Initially intended to save on staff costs, self-checkouts and order kiosks also caused customer dissatisfaction and smaller baskets. This is the observation made by two British retailers.
