Amazon offers next-gen Alexa model as Prime perk, puts in wide releaseThe latest version of the Amazon Alexa voice-enabled device is now generally available for a fee in the U.S. and free to Prime members. Here’s how consumers want to use AI shopping assistantsConsumers are increasingly open to help from artificial intelligence-based tools but want to leverage them in certain ways. Survey: Expertise tops concerns for HR teams implementing AI While HR teams are interested in adopting AI tools to boost productivity, there is still a long way to go. Retail Technology News: January update Retailers in January 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including virtual try-on, unified commerce and agentic shopping. Vallarta Supermarkets automates detection of soon-to-expire products A Hispanic-focused California grocer is tackling the issue of food waste with some help from artificial intelligence. Amazon Web Services signs $580M cloud contract with U.S. Air Force The hosted cloud computing division of Amazon is participating in a major U.S. Air Force cloud initiative. Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein parent teams with OpenAI PVH Corp. is co-developing enterprise artificial intelligence functionality with a major AI research organization. Home Depot continues AI-enabling pro customers with list builder tool Professional customers of The Home Depot have another artificial intelligence solution specifically aimed at their needs. EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Shirley Gao, chief digital & innovation officer, Pacsun Pacsun is continuing its digital innovation effort in a new partnership with the parent company of e-commerce platform BigCommerce. Sponsored Enabling Intelligent Stores with Edge AI Retailers can unlock powerful new opportunities with AI in their stores—enhancing shopping experiences, reducing shrinkage, and optimizing performance. Stater Bros. expands AI replenishment beyond stores A regional Southern California grocer is extending the reach of artificial intelligence in its supply chain. Google launches new agentic commerce standard Google is offering a new open standard designed to enable a seamless shopping experience based on agentic artificial intelligence. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last
