Retail Technology News: May UpdateRetailers in May 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including robotic humanoids, smart glasses, and mobile-first POS. Uber hosts Instagram page, annual deals event for loyalty membersThe Uber One paid subscription membership program is offering a new social media perk and hosting a targeted cross-promotional campaign. Albertsons launches proprietary computer vision tool for supply chain Albertsons Companies Inc. is equipping its distribution center associates with next-gen artificial intelligence capabilities. Albertsons enables targeted advertising on YouTube Albertsons is enabling participants in its retail media network to reach shoppers via YouTube. Albertsons offers curbside pickup of pharmacy prescriptions Albertsons Companies Inc. is making a major addition to its curbside pickup assortment. Albertsons swings to loss fueled by $774 million opioid settlement Albertsons Companies reported a fourth-quarter loss on the heels of an opioid settlement. It is one of the last major retail chains to reach a deal. Retail Technology News: February update Here are some of the most noteworthy and innovative technology stories as reported by Chain Store Age in February, starting with the most recent. Albertsons pilots ChatGPT ads ahead of Valentine’s Day Albertsons Companies Inc. is the latest retailer to participate in an early test of advertising on a next-gen artificial intelligence platform. Albertsons launches digital hub for event planning Albertsons Companies Inc. is providing a single online resource to bring together everything customers need for parties, holidays and special occasions. Albertsons lets advertisers measure in-store incremental sales Albertsons is giving participants in its retail media network insight into how in-store media drives incremental sales. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
