Walmart reveals Hollywood star as The Grinch; previews Cyber MondayA star of the HBO hit series "White Lotus" is playing the Grinch in Walmart’s seasonal holiday campaign and shoppers are getting a sneak peek at its Cyber Monday deals. Google brings agentic AI-based conversational shopping to searchGoogle is launching several artificial intelligence-enabled updated to its digital shopping offering, just in time for the holidays. Facebook integrates eBay, Poshmark into Marketplace listings Facebook is expanding the inventory available on its third-party marketplace with links to two other major online sales platforms. Kroger’s retail media business provides new self-serve shopper analytics The Kroger Co.’s retail media business is launching several capabilities designed to provide advertisers a faster view of customer behavior. Albertsons offers Uber One subscription perks to loyalty members Members of both the free and paid Albertsons loyalty programs have access to free trials of the Uber One paid subscription program. Target adds AI in-store personalization, gamification features to app Target is attempting to make shopping in its stores a more personal – and fun – experience. Price comparison app Grocery Dealz integrates with Instacart A mobile app that streamlines finding and purchasing groceries at the best prices is giving users access to a major online delivery platform. Giant Eagle expands mobile promotions offering to include payment Giant Eagle shoppers who use the Upside personalized promotional app can now make secure mobile payments and receive cash back. Amazon launches low-cost holiday sale to compete with Alibaba Amazon is taking on the annual Alibaba 11.11 Global Shopping Festival via its bargain-priced Amazon Haul online storefront and app. Black Friday week starts at Amazon Nov. 20 Amazon continues its early holiday promotional activity with a 12-day Black Friday-Cyber Monday sale that begins before Thanksgiving. Kohl’s gets head start on Black Friday Kohl’s Corp. is celebrating Black Friday throughout November and and is introducing a new gamified digital experience as part of its holiday plans. Retail Technology News: October update Here are some of the most noteworthy and innovative technology stories as reported by Chain Store Age in October, starting with the most recent. First Previous 29 30 31 32 33 Next Last
