AI to influence $194 billion in online holiday salesArtificial intelligence (AI) and buy online, pickup in store (BOPIS) are retail tech trends to watch this holiday season. Here’s where top-performing large retailers make tech investmentsA new survey reveals the technology investment priorities of some of the most successful U.S. retailers. Online grocery sales hit $8 billion in November Online grocery sales in the U.S. in November rose more than 5% compared the same month last year, according to Brick Meets Click. Getir completes FreshDirect acquisition Turkish ultrafast delivery platform Getir is the official owner of U.S. online grocer FreshDirect. Costco posts strong quarter; up store openings; no membership fee hike — yet Costco Wholesale Corp.’s new fiscal year is off to a strong start with the company reporting better-than-expected earnings and revenue for its first quarter. IHL: Leading retailers have distinct IT spending plans for 2024 Retailers with the best 2023 sales growth have IT spending strategies unlike those of their lower-performing peers. Done Deal: RaceTrac completes acquisition of Gulf Oil RaceTrac has completed the largest acquisition in its history. Chipotle invests in sustainable farming robots, fertilizer products Chipotle Mexican Grill is making two new investments from its Cultivate Next venture fund. Total retail sales rise 0.77% in November, according to CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor The holiday shopping season got off to a good start in November. Casey’s will add 150-plus stores in fiscal 2024; enters 17th state Casey’s General Stores’ second-quarter profit rose 15% as the company continues to expand and enter new markets. First Previous 115 116 117 118 119 Next Last