Retail Technology News: October updateHere are some of the most noteworthy and innovative technology stories as reported by Chain Store Age in October, starting with the most recent. Deliver America: AI is key to logistics – but do it rightArtificial intelligence was the dominant topic at the recent Deliver America 2025 conference in Las Vegas, but not as a cure-all. Leading consumer delivery issues include… Post-purchase consumer uncertainty and anxiety is a common problem with some key drivers. Wakefern Food Corp. provides agentic AI support to fresh buyers The nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative is assisting its fresh product buyers with leading-edge artificial intelligence technology. New app streamlines returns and refund tracking for consumers An app known as "Refundly" tracks and manages online returns and refunds across all U.S. retailers. Best Buy opens first-ever in-store Ikea shops in select locations Ikea is moving into select Best Buy stores in Texas and Florida. IHL Group: Retailers see this technology as key to inventory accuracy Retailers report an inventory accuracy problem, but have identified a primary solution. Amazon expands Whole Foods store assortment via 'store within a store' concept Shoppers at a Whole Foods Market location in Pennsylvania now have access to national name-brand groceries and everyday essentials from Amazon. Instacart launches new suite of AI grocery solutions Instacart is releasing a set of artificial intelligence-based enterprise tools specifically designed for grocery retailers. Uber in restaurant POS partnership Uber Technologies Inc. is teaming up with a provider of restaurant management solutions and services. First Previous 42 43 44 45 46 Next Last
