Retailers need to optimize for AI search – here’s howStrong placement in artificial intelligence search results is crucial – and the rules of the game are different than for traditional search engine optimization. Taco Bell scales voice AI drive-thru ordering to almost 900 storesTaco Bell is expanding the use of voice-enabled artificial intelligence technology at drive-thru locations. Brands focus agentic AI on lower-level customer experience workflows Agentic AI is growing in popularity for customer engagement, but not in all areas. Newegg introduces conversational AI shopping, ChatGPT app Newegg Commerce Inc. is integrating advanced artificial intelligence capabilities into its shopping experience. Three retail tech trends to watch in 2026 – a mid-year update It’s time to check in on the atate of agentic AI, workforce augmentation and ultrafast delivery. Albertsons integrates sponsored product discovery into AI search Albertsons Companies Inc. is letting advertisers connect with customers as they are building their shopping carts. DoorDash launches AI-based app search feature DoorDash is enabling natural language search in its iOS app. Retail Technology News: May Update Retailers in May 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including robotic humanoids, smart glasses, and mobile-first POS. Kate Spade debuts Amazon Alexa conversational AI tool Kate Spade New York is leveraging a new solution that puts Amazon Alexa conversational shopping capabilities in the hands of other retailers. Dick’s Sporting Goods rolling out Agentic AI 'coaches' in June The nation’s largest sporting goods retailer will soon deliver immersive conversational experiences to customers via its mobile app. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
