Why AI will be retail’s unsung hero in 2025Experiential retail "trends" like smart fitting rooms and gamification captured a lot of attention at the 2025 edition of NRF: Retail's Big Show. Instacart integrates FoodStorm order management system with kiosks Instacart is expanding the reach of its FoodStorm order management solution. Parent of Ugg and Hoka AI-enables workforce management Deckers Brands is automating key workforce management tasks and supporting management decisions with data. Retail Technology News: February update Retailers in February 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including AI-enabled risk prediction, app-enabled ice cream trucks, and video customer reviews. Three warm customer experience initiatives from a cold winter Retailers have been counteracting the winter chill with solution rollouts that help keep their customer relationships warm and fuzzy. Survey: Automation helps warehouse retention A new survey reveals that warehouse associates want automation, as long as it is deployed in certain key areas. Walmart links advertiser display campaigns to Pacvue platform Marketplace advertising platform Pacvue is offering a new integration to Walmart’s retail media network. Amazon enables new Alexa model with generative and agentic AI A new version of the Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device features capabilities based on leading-edge artificial intelligence platforms. Survey: Shoppers not sold on AI shopping assistants The emergence of artificial intelligence-equipped shopping tools is being viewed with some wariness by consumers. Walmart releases 'Walmart Unlimited' shoppable gamified miniseries Walmart continues integrating real-world product purchases with metaverse and gaming environments. First Previous 76 77 78 79 80 Next Last