Dan Berthiaume
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/5/2026
Lane Bryant launches drop-shipping program for third-party sales
A plus-size women’s apparel and intimates retailer is enabling U.S.-based brand partners to list, sell, and fulfill directly on its website. - 1/5/2026
Salesforce: Global online holiday sales near $1.3T, rise 4% in U.S.
Online sales during the 2025 holiday season broke records both globally and domestically. - 1/5/2026
Feast & Fettle expands meal delivery to Mid-Atlantic region
A direct-to-consumer meal delivery platform is extending its business beyond its New England roots. - 1/4/2026
Starbucks teams with social influencer 'MrBeast' in reality show
Starbucks is joining an increasingly long line of retailers that have partnered with a viral online sensation who goes by the pseudonym "MrBeast." - 1/4/2026
Amazon integrates instant meal shopping into browser-based Alexa model
The latest version of the Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device, complete with meal planning and shopping features, is available via browser. - 1/4/2026
Chick-fil-A ‘Newstalgia’ campaign includes new menu items, sweepstakes
Chick-fil-A is making a big squawk for its 80th anniversary celebration. - 1/4/2026
Consumer mobile commerce preferences are changing – here’s how
A new survey sheds light on evolving trends in how shoppers interact with retailers using their mobile devices. - 1/1/2026
Wonder acquires restaurant automation solution from Sweetgreen for $86M
The delivery-focused restaurant company founded by former Walmart executive Marc Lore is expanding its presence in automated foodservice technology. - 1/1/2026
Amazon reportedly reverses course on drone delivery in Italy
Amazon is reportedly scaling back its plans for global expansion of its drone delivery program. - 1/1/2026
Retail Technology News: December update
Retailers in December 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including in-store digital advertising, frictionless shopping, and RFID inventory tracking. - 1/1/2026
Saks Global names new CEO amid bankruptcy reports
Saks Global is placing a familiar face in the CEO role as it is reportedly nearing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. - 1/1/2026
Three retail tech trends to watch in 2026
For the coming year, retailers should keep their eyes on agentic AI, workforce augmentation and ultrafast delivery.
