Retail Technology News: May UpdateRetailers in May 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including robotic humanoids, smart glasses, and mobile-first POS. Taco John’s migrates enterprise to the cloudA leading Mexican quick-service restaurant is cloud-enabling operations to modernize back-end workflows while enhancing customer experience. Taco John's names new development VP A quick-serve Mexican restaurant chain is adding an industry veteran to its leadership team as it plots new growth. Regional grocer to anchor upcoming Jackrabbit Crossing property A new grocery tenant has been announced as the anchor for an upcoming mixed-use development near Bozeman, Mont. Leadership changes at Carter’s include new COO Carter's, Inc. is making some changes in its C-suite. Simon offers free personal shoppers – with help from AI Simon Property Group is equipping teams of “helper elves” at select properties with an artificial intelligence (AI)-based gift finder tool. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to support growth with new distribution center Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. has big plans for expansion in the Midwest. L’Occitane takes customers to Provence – via metaverse A global French beauty and skincare brand is opening shop in the metaverse. First Look: Whole Foods Market makes Montana store debut Whole Foods Market has entered its 44th state of operation. Ames’s old headquarters site will become a mixed-use property More than 15 years after Ames Department Stores and its well-known CEO Joe Ettore closed shop and exited their Connecticut headquarters, the building will finally be torn down. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
