U.S. convenience store chains are using a variety of new strategies to stay afloat during COVID-19, including autonomous checkout and drive-throughs. Circle K is opening what’s believed to be the world’s first convenience store retrofitted with AI technology for autonomous checkout in Tempe, Arizona, the company announced this morning. Read Full Story

There’s no doubt COVID-19 has accelerated the shift to digital channels and transactions for Australian retailers. Here, Cue Clothing’s CIO, Shane Lenton, shares how the iconic Australian fashion brand adapted to the new normal of retail presented by the pandemic, the virtual and digital offerings it’s rapidly created, and the longer-term innovations they’re helping inform.

Alexis McGill Johnson explains how she’s positioning the nonprofit for the post-COVID-19 era and bracing for battle. For Fast Company’ s Shape of Tomorrow series , we’re asking business leaders to share their inside perspective on how the COVID-19 era is transforming their industries. Here’s what’s been lost—and what could be gained—in the new world order . Read Full Story

VCs haven’t stopped funding new companies, but they are rethinking how—and what—they invest in. Here’s what partners at leading firms say. For Fast Company’ s Shape of Tomorrow series , we’re asking business leaders to share their inside perspective on how the COVID-19 era is transforming their industries. Here’s what’s been lost—and what could be gained—in the new world order . Read Full Story

Andy Mowery, chief product supply officer of the Clorox Company, reveals how COVID-19 may have changed the rules of manufacturing and supply chain forever. For Fast Company’ s Shape of Tomorrow series , we’re asking business leaders to share their inside perspective on how the COVID-19 era is transforming their industries. Here’s what’s been lost—and what could be gained—in the new world order . Read Full Story

Here’s how Chipotle, Panera, street food vendors, and others envision the new food order, from mirrors on the ceiling to disposable menus. For Fast Company’ s Shape of Tomorrow series , we’re asking business leaders to share their inside perspective on how the COVID-19 era is transforming their industries. Here’s what’s been lost—and what could be gained—in the new world order. Read Full Story

Leaders at Netflix, IMAX, Participant, award-winning VFX shop Framehouse, and the startup studio Solstice share how Hollywood is being transformed by COVID-19. For Fast Company’ s Shape of Tomorrow series , we’re asking business leaders to share their inside perspective on how the COVID-19 era is transforming their industries. Here’s what’s been lost—and what could be gained—in the new world order . Read Full Story

We have an unprecedented opportunity to rein in capitalism’s excesses and reshape our democracy. Here’s how experts from MIT, Harvard, and more would tackle the biggest problems. For Fast Company’ s Shape of Tomorrow series , we’re asking business leaders to share their inside perspective on how the COVID-19 era is transforming their industries. Here’s what’s been lost—and what could be gained—in the new world order . Read Full Story

Walmart became the latest retailer to require customers wear masks when entering stores. The move is in line with recommendations from health officials. If you’re still walking around in public without a mask, you can check Walmart off the list of places that will welcome you inside. The retail giant announced today that it will require customers to wear face covering when entering Walmart and Sam’s Club stores in an effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Here are a few things to know about the rules: Read Full Story

Is advertising really dead? Reports may be greatly exaggerated. Here’s how the leaders of Droga5, TBWA, Wieden+Kennedy, and more are inching forward. For Fast Company’ s Shape of Tomorrow series , we’re asking business leaders to share their inside perspective on how the COVID-19 era is transforming their industries. Here’s what’s been lost—and what could be gained—in the new world order . Read Full Story