Security lessons from downed e-commerce sites and hot freezers Two recent high-profile cyberattacks in the grocery space offer insights to retailers across all verticals about protecting their enterprises. Cyberattack on French grocery freezers causes spoilage, firesA major hacking incident in France has left hundreds of supermarkets with spoiled food products and damaged equipment. EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Capgemini – the future of retail AI is here Artificial intelligence is already creating a paradigm shift in retail, and the preparing for the future means adapting now. Follow the shopper: A look at the modern IoT retail journey At NRF 2026, the industry focus shifted from generative to agentic AI. Three supply chain automation leaders building on their success Walgreens, Kroger and Walmart are all expanding supply chain automation efforts in 2026. Harmons ensures food, medication safety compliance in stores A Utah-based regional grocer is leveraging Internet of Things technology to streamline and automate food safety monitoring and tracking. Walmart tracks inventory at scale with Internet of Things functionality Walmart is integrating Internet of Things devices into its supply chain to obtain a real-time view of pallets at scale. Why food supply chain traceability is a hot topic Nearly 1,400 people fell ill in the U.S. in 2024 from food that was later recalled; an astonishing 98% of those cases traced to just 13 outbreaks. SPECS 2025: The many physical retail uses for AI Artificial intelligence is emerging as a mainstream tool to support physical retailing operations. Atlanta Hawks’ home arena deploys cashierless checkout, IoT monitoring State Farm Arena is leveraging solutions from Verizon Business and AiFi to streamline a variety of operations. EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Lowes Foods tracks food temperature with IoT A regional Southeast grocer is leveraging Internet of Things technology to ensure prepared foods are maintained at a safe temperature. Honda to enable autos with Amazon AI, IoT capabilities Amazon continues expanding the presence of its technology within vehicles from a variety of automakers.
