Retail Technology News: July updateRetailers in July 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including robots, AI-based shopping assistance and 3-D product imaging. Google partners to expand AI customer service capabilities of MapsGoogle is teaming up with two third-party tech platforms to enhance the conversational artificial intelligence functionality of its Google Maps solution. Mexican drugstore retailer Farmacias del Ahorro centralizes fulfillment A leading Mexican drugstore chain is supporting its third-party marketplace with a new order management foundation. Sam’s Club adds one-hour option to Express Delivery The warehouse membership club subsidiary of Walmart Inc. is adding an enhanced delivery tier. Ahold Delhaize USA partners with Fiserv for new digital payment option Ahold Delhaize USA is enabling payment for online grocery orders directly from customer bank accounts. Wingstop teams with Amazon Web Services for digital ordering A fast-casual restaurant chain is utilizing Amazon cloud and artificial intelligence technology to scale order management during peak periods. Amazon teams with Grubhub, Uber Eats for conversational food ordering Amazon continues expanding the capabilities of the latest version of its Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device. Northeast grocery co-op Allegiance Retail deploys Instacart tech The parent company of Foodtown is rolling out Instacart e-commerce capabilities and smart carts at select stores. Papa Johns bolsters in-store tech with AI platforms One of the nation’s largest pizza chains is further investing in its in-store technology capabilities. Ahold Delhaize USA banners manage made-to-order with Instacart Ahold Delhaize USA is expanding its partnership with Instacart. 1 2 Next Last
