SPECS 2026: Managing facilities and procuring materials the smart wayWhether by using artificial intelligence or applying proven merchandising strategies in other areas of the business, retailers can get “smart” about their physical retailing activities. Agentic AI may drive up to half of all online transactions by 2027Agentic artificial intelligence is poised to transform how consumers shop online. Fareway teams with Instacart for e-commerce, on-demand pickup A regional Midwest grocer is leveraging Instacart’s enterprise commerce platform and also enabling in-store pickup of online orders via the Instacart marketplace. Redner’s Markets upgrades mobile customer experience with new app A regional Mid-Atlantic grocery and convenience retailer is launching a new app with access to rewards, savings and omnichannel shopping features. White Castle expands robotic delivery partnership with Uber Eats White Castle is teaming up with Uber Eats and Serve Robotics to offer automated delivery. Amazon spending $535.7M on robotics supply chain hub in Australia Amazon is internationally expanding its network of next-generation fulfillment centers. Here’s what does – and doesn’t – drive online purchases Consumers have strong preferences when it comes to their online shopping experience. New Balance expands resale effort to apparel New Balance is widening the assortment of second-hand products it sells. Grubhub piloting drone delivery from Wonder location An online delivery platform owned by Wonder is expanding its testing of automated technologies. Amazon opens ‘Shop Direct’ feature to third-party product feeds Amazon is making it even easier for brands and customers to directly connect on its site. First Previous 25 26 27 28 29 Next Last
