Retail Technology News: December updateRetailers in December 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including in-store digital advertising, frictionless shopping, and RFID inventory tracking. Saks Global names new CEO amid bankruptcy reportsSaks Global is placing a familiar face in the CEO role as it is reportedly nearing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Three retail tech trends to watch in 2026 For the coming year, retailers should keep their eyes on agentic AI, workforce augmentation and ultrafast delivery. The Save Mart Companies, Amazon partner for in-store return kiosks A major West Coast grocer is rolling out a new in-store feature to make Amazon returns easier for customers. Lululemon founder launches proxy fight to overhaul board The heat is on at Lululemon Athletica Inc. NYT: Sears facing its final days “The goal is to sell the remaining Seritage assets as quickly and profitably as possible,” said Seritage CEO Adam Metz. Retailers face penny shortage; urge Congress to take action The end of the penny is proving problematic for retailers. Placer.ai: Thrift, luxury store visits rose in 2025 Traditional apparel chains were outpaced by two sectors on opposite ends of the cost spectrum when it came to store visits this year. Saks Global reportedly weighing options, with bankruptcy as ‘last resort’ Saks Global’s debt payment is catching up with it. Yelp, Angi, Square, Expedia integrate with next-gen Amazon Alexa model Amazon is linking the latest iteration of its Alexa artificial intelligence voice assistant to digital service and ratings providers and a mobile payment platform. More brands are seeking out-of-court workouts to avoid rising Chapter 11 costs A&G president Andy Graiser says pre-packaged bankruptcies can work out better for retailers and landlords. Survey: Consumers still searching for deals – with help from AI Consumers are leaning on artificial intelligence tools to help them find the best prices. First Previous 214 215 216 217 218 Next Last
