Wegmans pilots AI-equipped smart carts Wegmans Food Markets is testing Instacart Caper Cart smart carts at a store in Syracuse, N.Y. Red Lobster enters first-party cateringA casual-dining seafood chain is launching a first-party (non-corporate) catering offering as it begins implementing a restaurant management platform. Belk partners to verify teachers, other eligible customers for extra discount Belk Inc. is partnering with a digital identity solution provider to provide "everyday heroes" with additional digital savings opportunities. How AI and tariffs are impacting U.S. supply chains Artificial intelligence and President Trump’s tariffs both had a significant effect on supply chain operations in the U.S. during the second quarter of 2025. EXCLUSIVE: Consumer comfort, interest in AI shopping assistants grows New survey findings exclusively released to Chain Store Age indicate most U.S. consumers have used an artificial intelligence shopping assistant. Mid-year review – Three big retail tech trends in 2025 to date Now that 2025 is at the halfway mark, it’s time to look at the technology trends that have been shaking up the industry since New Year’s Day. Uber rolls out robotic sidewalk delivery in Atlanta Uber is expanding the reach of a partnership with a provider of delivery robots that traverse sidewalks. Panera Bread creates transformation & strategy office, taps outside leader Fast-casual chain Panera Bread has created a new office focused on driving growth. DoorDash launches drone delivery in Dallas-Fort Worth with new partner DoorDash is expanding both the reach of its drone delivery offering and the range of drone technology providers it collaborates with. Taco Bell accepting PayPal, Venmo for online and mobile payment Taco Bell is adding two major forms of digital payment as options on its website and mobile app, along with some special offers. First Previous 91 92 93 94 95 Next Last
