Retail Technology News: April updateRetailers in April 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including in-store kiosks, AI customer assistants and inventory management. Three retailers taking a high-tech approach to influencer marketing Influencer marketing is becoming big business, and retailers are using technology innovation to integrate influencers with their promotions. Skechers debuts new Copenhagen flagship A footwear giant has expanded its presence in a major northern European capital. Howie Mandel takes permanent spot in Skechers store via hologram A comic actor and TV reality show judge is becoming a virtual ambassador for a popular footwear brand. Levi’s, Walmart, T.J. Maxx among top retailers in customer loyalty rankings Retail companies that meet consumers’ expectations will be rewarded with brand loyalty — but the winners are changing and stakes are rising. Done Deal: Skechers acquired for $9.4 billion Skechers has gone private in the footwear industry’s biggest buyout to date. Skechers opens its 'Performance' store in the U.S. Skechers has brought its experiential "Performance" store format to the United States. Skechers responds to 'baseless' Kizik lawsuit Skechers has responded to the Federal patent lawsuit leveled against it last week. Kizik sues Skechers for patent infringement of hands-free footwear technologies Footwear giant Skechers is being sued in Federal court for allegedly ripping-off the technology related to one of its most prominent product categories. Skechers to be acquired by 3G Capital for $9.4B A major footwear company is going private. 1 2 3 4 Next Last
