Survey: Only 4% of finance teams fully automate accounts payableAutomation is quickly growing in retail, hospitality and healthcare – except perhaps in one aspect. Three supply chain automation leaders building on their successWalgreens, Kroger and Walmart are all expanding supply chain automation efforts in 2026. Untuckit to release digitally bonded men’s t-shirt Untuckit is partnering with an automated soft-material manufacturing company to create a next-generation piece of men’s casual apparel. Ahold Delhaize USA breaks ground on automated distribution hub Ahold Delhaize USA is one big step closer to having a new state-of-the-art distribution center in North Carolina. Walmart investing $330 million-plus to modernize distribution center Walmart Inc. is making a major financial commitment in the latest phase of its regional distribution center automation program. 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. Retail Technology News: January update Retailers 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. First Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next Last