Retail Technology News: September updateRetailers in September 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including driverless trucks, AI shopping and in-store kiosks. Pilot deploys fast food kiosks; supports third-party apps and deliveryPilot Company is expanding the range of options for ordering from several fast food chain locations in its store network. Ahold Delhaize USA expands discount kiosks to Giant Food Ahold Delhaize USA is rolling out "Saving Station" kiosks beyond its Stop & Shop banner. Amazon partners with Medicare for discount GLP-1 medication access Amazon continues expanding availability of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. 1-800-Contacts subsidiary teams with Eyebot vision kiosks at Utah malls A direct-to-consumer eyewear platform is launching a new partnership to streamline routine prescription updates. Many consumers don’t see value in store technology – here’s why U.S. retailers are investing heavily in store technology, but many shoppers are not reporting benefits. The Paper Store deploys custom beverage dispensers in stores A specialty gift retailer is linking its stores to a connected beverage platform in an effort to improve the brick-and-mortar shopping experience. Retail Technology News: April update Retailers in April 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including in-store kiosks, AI customer assistants and inventory management. Navigating the changing landscape of crypto ATMs in retail Crypto ATMs are a familiar fixture in the 2026 retail landscape. Survey: Tech problems mount for QSR employees While quick-serve and fast-casual restaurant chains are continuing to deploy new technologies, consumers and workers alike are often having difficulty navigating them. Gong cha debuts new tech-forward store design Gong cha is unveiling a new store design initiative as it continues its expansion in the United States and beyond. Smoothie chain Oakberry supports U.S. rollout with unified commerce A global quick-service chain specializing in premium acai and smoothies is leveraging cloud-based omnichannel capabilities in its new U.S. stores. 1 2 Next Last
