Gong cha debuts new tech-forward store designGong cha is unveiling a new store design initiative as it continues its expansion in the United States and beyond. Retail Technology News: January updateRetailers in January 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including virtual try-on, unified commerce and agentic shopping. NYC quick-serve operator The Filling Station deploys grilling robot A regional New York City area hamburger restaurant company is automating the preparation of a range of menu items. Walmart brings ultrafast drone delivery to Houston Walmart is not taking a pause in efforts to spread on-demand drone delivery across the U.S. Three tech questions NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show will answer The annual NRF "Big Show" will once again serve as a bellwether for the direction retail technology will take in the coming year. Wonder acquires restaurant automation solution from Sweetgreen for $86M The delivery-focused restaurant company founded by former Walmart executive Marc Lore is expanding its presence in automated foodservice technology. Kroger to build automated $391M Kentucky distribution center The Kroger Co. continues to plan new automated fulfillment facilities. Kroger to pay $350 million to automation partner as it scales back robotic warehouses The Kroger Co. is making a one-off cash payment to compensate U.K.-based online grocer Ocado Group as it scales back a leading-edge automated warehouse concept. Uber brings robotic delivery to new South Florida metro area Uber Technologies is expanding the geographic reach of a delivery partnership with a provider of autonomous sidewalk delivery robots. Walgreens expands automated pharmacy fulfillment network Walgreens is opening a new facility to streamline the fulfillment of prescription medications. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last
