Shein saves water with digital denim printingA popular shopping app is utilizing leading-edge technology to streamline and maximize the sustainability of denim manufacturing. Salesforce: Global online holiday sales set $1.2T record; returns boomOnline holiday sales soared in the U.S. and around the globe in 2024, but returns are skyrocketing as well. Chipotle takes partnership with active lifestyle app international Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding the scope of an annual fitness challenge it offers with an app for active consumers. Associated Wholesale Grocers expands cash back app rollout A cooperative food wholesaler to independently-owned supermarkets is building on a partnership with a customer rewards app. Ulta Beauty lets customers try out hair colors, styles virtually with generative AI Ulta Beauty is partnering with a leading-edge artificial intelligence technology provider to let customers digitally experiment with new hair colors and styles. Staples to kick off 2025 by slashing prices Staples Inc. is saying "Happy New Year" to customers with a major sale that will begin in late December. San Jose Earthquakes home stadium deploys omnichannel POS Customers at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif. have new streamlined options for ordering and purchasing concessions items. Walmart partners with Chinese fast delivery app Meituan Walmart China is teaming with an online delivery provider that offers fulfillment of digital orders to customer homes within 30 minutes. Salesforce: Global online holiday sales hit $849 billion so far Holiday e-commerce is showing solid growth from the same period in 2023. 2025 – A look ahead to the year in retail tech A new year brings new developments in retail technology. First Previous 23 24 25