Adobe: Holiday spending helped drive October online spending to $89BOnline consumers in the U.S. got an early start to the holidays in October to the tune of $88.7 billion. Amazon extends low-cost Haul storefront with global Bazaar appAmazon is more than doubling the reach of its ultra-low-price Haul digital shopping experience. Liverpool to open shopping to agentic AI assistants Mexico’s largest department store chain is taking a big step in artificial intelligence. EXCLUSIVE: Lids remotely monitors HVAC equipment Sports apparel and headwear retailer Lids is ensuring it has an accurate understanding of how its HVAC systems are operating. Retail Technology News: October update Here are some of the most noteworthy and innovative technology stories as reported by Chain Store Age in October, starting with the most recent. Deliver America: AI is key to logistics – but do it right Artificial intelligence was the dominant topic at the recent Deliver America 2025 conference in Las Vegas, but not as a cure-all. More Americans prefer buy now, pay later options over store credit cards A newer form of payment continues has jumped in popularity during the past year. Amazon to integrate next-gen Alexa model into BMW cars BMW drivers will soon have access to the latest iteration of Amazon’s Alexa artificial intelligence voice assistant. Wakefern Food Corp. provides agentic AI support to fresh buyers The nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative is assisting its fresh product buyers with leading-edge artificial intelligence technology. New app streamlines returns and refund tracking for consumers An app known as "Refundly" tracks and manages online returns and refunds across all U.S. retailers. First Previous 54 55 56 57 58 Next Last