Artificial Intelligence

J. Crew has deployed a solution that enables it to better manage major seasonal spikes in online demand.

Area15, set to open in Las Vegas in April, describes itself as an “edgy, interactive, trend-ahead mall and performance complex that blurs the line between fantasy and reality.”

Google is acquiring an Irish retail startup whose mission is “to make things better for local retailers.”

Walmart is expanding its use of automated shelf-scanning inventory robot technology. 

Stop & Shop is deploying fuel cell technology that will reduce its environmental footprint while keeping stores open even during a power outage. 

People are beginning to accept that robots or other artificial intelligence (AI) can perform certain tasks traditionally done by humans.

A specialty off-price retailer is making its buy online-pickup in-store (BOPIS) service more engaging for its customers.

The economy is positioned for steady growth this year.

H&M has a “smart” new way to encourage shoppers to recycle their unwanted clothing.

Taco Bell is making it even easier for mobile app users to order their favorite burritos and chalupas.