Retail Technology News: February updateRetailers in February 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including AI-enabled risk prediction, app-enabled ice cream trucks, and video customer reviews. Three warm customer experience initiatives from a cold winterRetailers have been counteracting the winter chill with solution rollouts that help keep their customer relationships warm and fuzzy. Survey: Automation helps warehouse retention A new survey reveals that warehouse associates want automation, as long as it is deployed in certain key areas. Amazon enables new Alexa model with generative and agentic AI A new version of the Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device features capabilities based on leading-edge artificial intelligence platforms. Four regional Midwest grocers join DoorDash delivery platform Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets, Festival Foods, Marc’s and Woodman’s Food Markets are all now delivering online orders via DoorDash. Homeland Stores offers customizable online orders A Southwestern supermarket operator is teaming up with a platform for omnichannel made-to-order food purchases. Survey: Shoppers not sold on AI shopping assistants The emergence of artificial intelligence-equipped shopping tools is being viewed with some wariness by consumers. Walmart releases 'Walmart Unlimited' shoppable gamified miniseries Walmart continues integrating real-world product purchases with metaverse and gaming environments. EXCLUSIVE: These music genres inspire TikTok purchases Rating one type of music over another is subjective, except when it comes to ranking which genres are most likely to drive TikTok users to shop. Dave’s Hot Chicken deploys catering platform A rapidly growing quick-service chicken franchise is launching its first-ever catering program with some technological assistance. First Previous 117 118 119 120 121 Next Last
