CES 2019: Retailers eye new tech, data to revive fortunes


The JD.com area is shown at CES International, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

LAS VEGAS: With robots, augmented reality displays and other advanced technologies, traditional retailers are taking a cue from the online world to find new ways to connect and keep customers. 

The 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas featured dozens of exhibitors showcasing how brick and mortar sellers can ramp up competition against the likes of Amazon and other online merchants – and cope with what some call a retail apocalypse. 

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