Retail Technology News: April updateRetailers in April 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including in-store kiosks, AI customer assistants and inventory management. Leadership shakeup as longtime Build-A-Bear CEO to take reins at Carter’sThe CEO of the country’s largest apparel company exclusively for babies and young children is out after 13 months on the job. Huey Magoo's slashes development costs, increases flexibility with new prototype A growing chicken tender chain is debuting a new prototype to support its expansion plans while also reducing costs. Here’s how retailers should prepare for Prime Day in June Prime Day is coming approximately a month earlier than normal, and retailers need to adjust their competitive strategies. Agentic commerce: the new frontier in retail purchasing decisions The retail landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by a quiet but powerful force: AI agents. Kimco announces record leasing results in Q1 2026 Rents on new leases signed during the period rose by nearly 24% compared to last year’s quarter. Academy Sports + Outdoors continues AI pricing optimization A growing sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer is extending its use of artificial intelligence to aid pricing and markdowns. Survey: Consumers to continue opting for lower-priced retailers Discount grocers and private label products are resonating with consumers as price sensitivity continues to persist. Sheetz reduces energy use by 20% since 2019 Sheetz is doing its part for the environment. Frozen yogurt chain 16 Handles to make California debut — here's where A New York City-based frozen yogurt chain is headed to the West Coast. Walmart takes deeper dive into beauty with in-store ‘experts' Walmart is rolling out a new in-store initiative focused on expert and personalized beauty advice. Albertsons enables targeted advertising on YouTube Albertsons is enabling participants in its retail media network to reach shoppers via YouTube. First Previous 143 144 145 146 147 Next Last
