Gap Inc. enters AI partnership with GoogleGap Inc. intends to unlock efficiency and innovation in its enterprise using cloud-based AI technology from Google. Google launches AI-enabled conversational shopping Shoppers can now ask a question conversationally on Google and get a range of visual results with a new artificial intelligence-based tool. DoorDash launches proprietary delivery robot DoorDash is expanding its autonomous delivery efforts from partnerships with tech providers to an in-house-developed robot. Consumers grow comfortable with AI shopping tools Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming accepted by consumers as a mainstream shopping technology. EXCLUSIVE: Consumers don’t trust social media companies with data A new survey indicates that the social media industry has work to do in convincing consumers it will responsibly handle their data. Albertsons debuts new Google agentic AI chatbot Albertsons Companies Inc. is integrating a conversational artificial intelligence agent into its “Ask AI” shopping assistant. Behr teams with Google for AI color selection agent Behr Paint Company is combining its proprietary color data with Google Cloud artificial intelligence to help inform customer purchase decisions. 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. Walmart brings drone delivery to five new markets Walmart is expanding the range of its U.S. drone delivery program in a big way. Retail Technology News: May update Retailers in May 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including robotic food service, RFID inventory tracking, and AI assistants for shoppers and employees. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last