Innovations & Solutions

Instacart is teaming with a leading next-gen artificial intelligence provider to turn its Caper Cart smart carts into a continuous brick-and-mortar store learning system.

Walmart is expanding its deployment of digital shelf label technology in U.S. stores.

A direct-to-consumer beauty brand is in a new partnership to let consumers find the lashes that best match their individual characteristics and then get a virtual preview.

At NRF 2026, the industry focus shifted from generative to agentic AI.

Crypto ATMs are a familiar fixture in the 2026 retail landscape.

Untuckit is partnering with an automated soft-material manufacturing company to create a next-generation piece of men’s casual apparel.

A Pittsburgh-based regional food, fuel and pharmacy retailer is streamlining delivery and management of alcohol promotions.

Retailers in January 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including virtual try-on, unified commerce and agentic shopping.