POS modernization boosts retailer performance – here’s howA new study reveals retailers that upgrade their POS technology can obtain a number of benefits across the enterprise. Retail Technology News: August updateRetailers in August 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including automated kiosks, tap to pay and digital twins. Walmart to roll out tap to pay option Aug. 24 Shoppers at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores will have a new streamlined method for making payments. Regional convenience retailer Weigel’s unifies store operations at POS Weigel’s is leveraging artificial intelligence and the cloud to bring together key in-store workflows on a new POS platform. AS Watson deploys cloud-based omnichannel platform The world’s largest international health and beauty retailer is creating the infrastructure to deliver connected customer experiences. On Running ensures frictionless checkout across channels A Switzerland-based global athletic apparel and footwear brand is delivering a streamlined direct-to-consumer checkout experience. Morrisons first U.K. grocer to deploy AI-enabled Instacart smart carts The fourth-largest U.K. supermarket chain is now the first grocer in that country to deploy Instacart Caper Cart smart carts. Buy now, pay later usage climbs among back-to-school shoppers A flexible payment option is becoming an increasingly popular way to offset the cost of back-to-school items. Stripe reportedly teams with private equity firm in $53B bid for PayPal The two largest online payment platforms may be merging to form a digital payments behemoth that would handle close to $4 trillion in annual transactions. Survey: Consumers say businesses without 'tap-to-pay' feel 'outdated' Cellular tap-to-pay is becoming the default method for a growing number of consumers. Pizza Ranch unifying store operations A national pizza chain will deploy a microservices-based restaurant platform in its stores. Bed Bath & Beyond offers new flexible online payment option Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is enabling eligible customers to pay over time for digital purchases via a new partnership. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
