NRF: Store shelves well stocked for holidays, tariff price hikes ‘minimized’Retailers’ efforts to mitigate the impact of tariffs ahead of the holiday shopping appear to have paid off. 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 right Artificial 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. 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. Kroger introduces in-store agentic AI shopping with Instacart The Kroger Co. is expanding a long-standing partnership with Instacart to offer AI-enhanced in-store shopping and delivery experiences to customers. First Previous 24 25 26 27 28 Next Last
