Amazon plans $11 billion cloud and AI investment in Georgia Amazon’s hosted cloud computing division is making a major financial commitment to expand its infrastructure in Georgia. PetSmart enhances store-level inventory management and fulfillmentA leading pet supplies and services retailer is rolling out a cloud-based store execution platform. Amazon integrates Alexa into BMW cars; teams with Qualcomm for auto AI Amazon is making moves to place its artificial intelligence technology inside automobiles. IBM survey reveals how retailers are using AI A new survey indicates the use of artificial intelligence is growing and expanding in the retail industry. Adobe: Record U.S. online holiday spending passes $241 billion American consumers flocked online for their holiday shopping in 2024. Shein saves water with digital denim printing A popular shopping app is utilizing leading-edge technology to streamline and maximize the sustainability of denim manufacturing. L’Oreal develops personalized skin analysis technology The world’s largest cosmetics company will release a new hardware device that assesses customer skin at an individualized level. Instacart links ordering with Samsung smart fridges Instacart customers have a new, convenient shopping interface. Retail Technology News: December update Retailers in December 2024 focused technology efforts in areas including AI-based customer engagement, delivery drones, and celebrity-driven cannabis e-commerce. Robots in retail: Three possible futures including 'Star Wars' The presence of robots continues growing in retail, but where will it all lead? Two ways to protect stores while prioritizing the customer experience Retail fraud is rampant and growing more violent. Trends and technologies poised to make an indelible impact in 2025 With an improving economy and inflation on the decline, the 2024 holiday season promises to be both busy and profitable for retailers. First Previous 52 53 54 55 Next Last