Retail Technology News: July updateRetailers in July 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including robots, AI-based shopping assistance and 3-D product imaging. Walgreens opens new robotic pharmacy fulfillment hub — here’s whereWalgreens continues expanding its network of facilities that automate the dispensation of prescriptions. Three supply chain automation leaders building on their success Walgreens, Kroger and Walmart are all expanding supply chain automation efforts in 2026. Walgreens opens retail media network to new class of advertisers A new partnership enables Walgreens to include ads for products and services it doesn’t sell online in its retail media network. Walgreens expands automated pharmacy fulfillment network Walgreens is opening a new facility to streamline the fulfillment of prescription medications. Walgreens reportedly acquiring pharmacy business from Fruth Media reports indicate Walgreens is purchasing the pharmacies of a West Virginia-based regional drugstore chain. Walgreens increases advertiser data access with new partnership Walgreens is providing participants in its retail media network with faster, more transparent access to first-party data and analytics. Walgreens opens new robotic prescription micro-fulfillment center A major pharmacy retailer is streamlining the filling of prescription medications for close to 200 stores in the Midwest. Walgreens reportedly expanding robotic prescription micro-fulfillment A major pharmacy retailer is reportedly ramping up to fill medication prescriptions at 5,000-plus stores using robotic automation. Walgreens in ‘first-of-its-kind’ program to strengthen pharmacist pipeline Walgreens has launched an innovative program to help its employees pursue a career as a pharmacist. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last