How top retail teams are using automation Retail teams are running at full speed — balancing in-store service, online fulfillment, and fast-changing customer expectations. And they’re doing it well. Giant Eagle, Save Mart, Coborn’s deploy Instacart food service platformThree regional grocery retailers have rolled out the Instacart FoodStorm in-store food service order management solution. Expert predicts how retailers will manage tariff costs during July sales events Retailers holding July sales to compete with Amazon’s Prime Day event are likely to employ several tactics to entice shoppers who are wary of tariff-based price hikes. Retail Technology News: June update Retailers in June 2025 focused technology efforts in areas including delivery robots, seasonal sales extravaganzas and associate AI empowerment. Close-out retailer Ollie’s entering two new states; July store openings include… Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is set for a busy July. Jack in the Box takes poison pill as activist investor increases stake Jack in the Box Inc. has made a move to defend itself against a potential hostile takeover. Mango, L’Oreal Paris roll out AI customer assistants Two global brands aimed at fashion and beauty customers are personalizing their digital shopping experiences with the help of artificial intelligence. Store Expansion News: June update Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in June with store expansions and new formats. First Look: Chuck E. Cheese launches new arcade concept for adults in 10 malls Chuck E. Cheese has debuted a spin-off entertainment concept aimed at adults who still love to play games. Here’s how consumers are responding to economic uncertainty U.S. consumers are cutting spending in response to inflation and tariffs but are not totally pessimistic in their outlook. Generational divide remains when it comes to Gen AI shopping tools Generative AI tools are increasingly being used to search for products online – especially by younger consumers. Survey: Consumers bracing for a more expensive Fourth of July Consumers are adapting to rising prices ahead of Independence Day celebrations. First Previous 339 340 341 342 343 Next Last