Amazon preparing for initial U.K. drone deliveriesAmazon is getting closer to takeoff for Prime Air drone delivery flights in the U.K. Amazon temporarily halts drone deliveries from two facilitiesAmazon is voluntarily pausing delivery of online orders via drone from hubs in two markets. Walmart enters $500 million-plus robotics deal with Symbotic A long-time Walmart automation partner is taking over the discounter's robotics operation. Robots in retail: Three possible futures including 'Star Wars' The presence of robots continues growing in retail, but where will it all lead? Amazon develops next-gen delivery drone from ground up Amazon's new MK-30 drone offers a new proprietary design and a number of improvements from the e-tail giant’s previous delivery drone models. A new year with a new focus in retail technology With the arrival of 2025 comes a whole new perspective on the role of technology in retail. Save A Lot entering New York via micro-fulfillment center Save A Lot is pushing into the New York City market with a new online storefront, automated fulfillment platform and third-party delivery partner. ShopRite parent expands inventory robots to more stores Grocery co-op Wakefern Food Corp. is bringing automated shelf-scanning robots to more locations of its ShopRite banner. Chipotle pilots in-store robots that help with kitchen prep work Chipotle Mexican Grill has moved its testing of two robotic kitchen assistants from the lab to real life in-store pilots. Tops, Price Chopper parent pilots in-store inventory robots Northeast Grocery Inc. is testing shelf-scanning robots that identify out-of-stock items and pricing discrepancies in stores. Amazon in licensing deal with AI robotics start-up Covariant, hires co-founders Amazon is continuing to grow its AI and robotics team in the Bay Area. Retail Technology News: August update Retailers in August 2024 focused technology efforts in areas including robots, enterprise artificial intelligence, and digital shelf labels. First Previous 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last