The Tech Innovations Set to Take Off in 2022 Aimed at Pandemic-Changed Shoppers

Photo caption: Walmart has started launching pilot drone deliveries through a DroneUp drone delivery hub at a site in Arkansas. — Walmart. Article by: Joan Verdon, US Chamber of Commerce – February 15, 2022.

While big retailers are taking the lead in testing drones, driverless vans and other innovations, the goal of the startups behind the tech is to become essential for businesses of all sizes.

Why it matters:

• Consumers have shown during the pandemic that they are quick to adopt tech that will make their lives easier.
• Big retailers like Walmart are investing in and partnering with tech startups to explore drone deliveries to ‘store-hailing’ platforms to keep step with consumers’ changing demands.
• Many of the tech solutions being pioneered by major retailers will eventually be offered to smaller businesses by third-party, local providers. […]

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