Technology In Retail

Agentic AI, sub-30-minute delivery, and shelf robots are rewriting retail operations in 2026

Three retail tech trends that looked promising at the start of 2026 are now operational realities, with Amazon, Walmart, Kohl's, and others deploying concrete s

Agentic AI is rewriting retail operations, and Salesforce's Brunello Cucinelli deal shows how fast

Salesforce's Callimacus deployment at Brunello Cucinelli signals a shift in how enterprise retailers are operationalizing agentic AI at scale.

Agentic AI is reshaping enterprise retail operations as Salesforce, Lululemon, and Brunello Cucinelli move from pilots to production

Salesforce's Callimacus deployment with Brunello Cucinelli and Lululemon's expanding AI stack signal a shift from retail AI pilots to operational infrastructure

Conversational commerce, retail media, and a 0.2% June sales print are rewriting the enterprise retail playbook

Three converging forces, AI chat shopping, booming retail media, and a soft June sales number, are forcing enterprise retail operators to act now.

AI-influenced retail ecommerce is on track to reshape how enterprise merchandisers plan and buy

AI is moving from a back-office tool to a direct driver of online retail sales, with implications for how operators staff, source, and forecast.

Instacart's Arpalus acquisition puts computer vision at the center of AI-driven grocery retail

Instacart acquires computer vision firm Arpalus as AI-influenced retail ecommerce accelerates, reshaping what grocery operators must buy and deploy.

Global ecommerce is projected to hit $6.56 trillion in 2025, and retailers are racing to close the AI readiness gap

Global ecommerce is on track for $6.56T in 2025, but retailers face three concrete AI problems blocking their ability to capture that growth.

Amazon Business hits $60 billion in annualized sales as AI and computer vision reshape B2B ecommerce in 2026

Amazon Business, Instacart, and agentic AI are rewriting the rules of B2B and grocery ecommerce, here's what operators need to know.

Instacart's Arpalus acquisition signals AI-driven shelf intelligence is now table stakes for grocery operators

Instacart acquires computer vision firm Arpalus as AI-influenced retail ecommerce accelerates, reshaping what grocery and retail operators must evaluate now.

Amazon Business hits $60 billion in annualized gross sales as B2B ecommerce enters its agentic AI era

Amazon Business reaches $60B in annualized gross sales while agentic AI begins reshaping how enterprise buyers discover and procure products.

Amazon Business hits $60B and Instacart bets on computer vision as B2B ecommerce enters its next infrastructure cycle

Two major moves in a single week signal that enterprise ecommerce infrastructure is being rebuilt from the shelf up.

Physical Retail’s Next Infrastructure Layer: Item-Level Intelligence with Radar

Physical retail is under pressure to become as measurable and responsive as e-commerce. While retailers have spent years optimizing digital channels with real-time data, store teams have often had to make decisions with incomplete inventory visibility and delayed operational signals. That gap matters because stores still account for 80% of U.S. retail sales, making…

Toshiba Innovators Honored as 2026 Shelby Report Women of Influence for Advancing the Next Era of Grocery Retail

Awards highlights women leaders whose innovation, operational impact, and community commitment are redefining the grocery technology landscape.

From Monitoring to Knowing: How Owlet Is Redefining Infant Health at Retail

Baby monitors have long promised parents the ability to see and hear their child from another room. But as connected health devices become more normalized in everyday life, from smartwatches to sleep trackers, parents are beginning to expect more than visibility. They want insigh

Toshiba Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Point-of-Sale Software in Grocery and Food Store Retail 2026 Vendor Assessment

The report highlights several ELERA® strengths, among them industry-leading native AI/CV loss prevention and open self-enablement architecture validated at the largest scale

How PayPal Fastlane Helps Retailers Deliver the Magic of Effortless Buying

In today’s digital marketplace, the competition for customer attention doesn’t end when a shopper clicks “Add to Cart.” In fact, that’s often where the real challenge begins. For many retailers, the guest checkout process—once designed as a convenience—has become a conversion killer. Endless form fields and repeated data entry drive shoppers away, leading to…

A Look at the Rise of Commerce Media Networks: How Nift Helps Brands Own How Their Message Shows Up

As traditional digital advertising struggles to retain consumer trust, brands are exploring new, more authentic ways to connect with shoppers. Platforms like commerce media networks, which weave together commerce, content, and data, are emerging as powerful tools in this shift. Research from MG2 Advisory reveals that only about 37% of consumers feel brands genuinely…

Agentic AI: Microsoft is Powering the Next Wave of Autonomous, Intelligent Decision-Making

Retailers are moving beyond task automation to deploy AI systems that independently analyze data and make split-second business decisions without human interven

Self-Service BOPIS and Other Retail Trends

Retailers are reimagining fulfillment as consumers demand faster, frictionless ways to shop across channels

The Global BOPIS Market

Retailers are capturing a $700 billion opportunity by 2027 as consumers increasingly blend online shopping with in-store convenience

The Future of Retail eCommerce with iPickup

Retailers are converting stores into fulfillment hubs to slash delivery costs and speed up customer orders

Redefining Retail Solutions with Advanced Technology

Retailers are discovering how computer vision and smart automation are transforming the supply chain from warehouse to customer

The Impact and Future of Self-Service in Retail: Insights from Position Imaging

Retailers are discovering that shoppers increasingly want to handle transactions and returns themselves, fundamentally reshaping store operations

Retail Reimagined: Unpacking the Retail in Box for Small & Medium Retailers

Small retailers across India are leveraging AI and advanced analytics to compete with larger chains and transform their operations

Scaling CV Checkout in Grocery Stores with ISV and OEM Collaboration

Hardware makers and software innovators unite to bring frictionless checkout technology to India's evolving retail landscape

Hammer Down at Shoptalk Chicago: Making Deliveries Faster, Cheaper & More Sustainable for Greater Retail Success

Retailers are racing to slash delivery costs and environmental impact while meeting Amazon-sized customer expectations ahead of peak season

OneRail’s Integrated Solutions Transform Delivery Expectations in Retail

Retailers racing to match Amazon's delivery speed are discovering that unified logistics platforms can level the playing field without building infrastructure f

A New Era of Retail is the Rise and Integration of Social Commerce

Live streaming and social platforms are fundamentally reshaping how brands connect with shoppers in real time

Enhancing Retailers’ Personalization with Gamification

Retailers are discovering that combining tailored experiences with game-like engagement mechanics drives stronger customer loyalty and repeat purchases

Retail Marketing Gamification is the Battleground for Customer Loyalty and Attention. How Do Retailers Win?

Interactive experiences and point systems are reshaping how retailers capture customer loyalty in an increasingly competitive marketplace