Belk partners to verify teachers, other eligible customers for extra discountBelk Inc. is partnering with a digital identity solution provider to provide "everyday heroes" with additional digital savings opportunities. EXCLUSIVE: Consumer comfort, interest in AI shopping assistants growsNew survey findings exclusively released to Chain Store Age indicate most U.S. consumers have used an artificial intelligence shopping assistant. Walmart to continue embedding smart data capture in associate apps Walmart Inc. is renewing a partnership with a provider of AI-based mobile scanning solutions to enhance the functionality of its store associate apps. David's Bridal launches agentic AI wedding planning tool David’s Bridal is introducing an artificial intelligence-equipped full-stack wedding planning platform. Kroger obtains real-time consumer insights The Kroger Co. is leveraging a next-gen platform to analyze up-to-date consumer data for optimized decision making. Giant Eagle migrates largest distribution center to the cloud Giant Eagle Inc. is continuing to transition its distribution facilities from an on-premise warehouse management to a cloud-based solution. Top five store tech investments that unlock hidden ROI For many retailers, investing in store technology feels like a forced expense – something done out of necessity rather than strategic ambition. Inaccurate product information hurts online sales Consumers have a strong negative reaction to online product listings which contain inaccurate or incomplete information. Many businesses lag in pricing capabilities A new survey indicates a disconnect between organizations’ confidence in their pricing functionality and their actual execution. Walmart: AI gains foothold with consumers in shopping and search A new survey from Walmart indicates that consumers are becoming increasingly comfortable with using artificial intelligence tools. First Previous 14 15 16 17 18 Next Last