Target, Williams-Sonoma test ads in ChatGPTTwo well-known retailers are among the first participants in a new advertising pilot program on a next-gen artificial intelligence platform. 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 assistants Consumers 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. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
