Technology
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Walmart launches drone delivery in metro Atlanta
Products eligible for the delivery method include grocery items, household goods and over-the-counter medicine.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2025 -
Retailers band together to maintain customer relationships as third-party AI grows
As more consumers turn to third-party AI tools in their shopping journeys, who owns that experience?
By Kristen Doerer • Dec. 12, 2025 -
Trendline
Digital innovation and technology trends in retail
Generative AI and TikTok Shop have replaced the metaverse and NFTs as the hot topics of the day — here’s a look at how brands are using them.
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Pet Supplies Plus releases first mobile app
The app offers rewards access, push notifications and biometric login capabilities, as the retailer tries to create a more intuitive shopping experience.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 11, 2025 -
Gap’s supply chain productivity gains fuel holiday confidence
Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 10, 2025 -
Stitch Fix begins to stem active client losses as attention turns to personalization
Recent launches like Stitch Fix Vision and AI Style Assistant are attracting shoppers who stay with the company longer and spend more, execs say.
By Bryan Wassel • Dec. 10, 2025 -
Walmart debuts on Nasdaq
The stock market transfer “signals a strategic alignment with the tech-heavy exchange,” according to analysts.
By Kaarin Moore • Dec. 9, 2025 -
Skims ventures into live entertainment with shoppable TikTok livestream
The apparel brand co-founded by Kim Kardashian sought to draw inspiration from classic holiday variety shows for a 45-minute shopping experience.
By Aaron Baar • Dec. 9, 2025 -
Mango taps AI for sourcing quality, compliance
Using Inspectorio’s software, the retailer can digitize and standardize lab-testing analytics to drive supply chain improvements.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 9, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Digital wallet use outpaces regulators
Consumers are increasingly turning to these mobile tools for convenience and new features, and regulators are trying to catch up.
By Justin Bachman , Shaun Lucas , Julia Himmel • Dec. 8, 2025 -
Sponsored by Scale Computingᵀᴹ
How hybrid infrastructure keeps retail running without disruptions
Hybrid infrastructure helps retailers prevent outages and power seamless shopping experiences.
Dec. 8, 2025 -
Ashley offers AI-powered shopping experience
The partnership with Perplexity and PayPal allows customers to ask for product recommendations, add items to cart and complete payment in a single step.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2025 -
Nike cuts CTO, chief commercial roles in leadership overhaul
As part of the changes, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venky Alagirisamy will become chief operating officer, and Nike’s four regional heads will join the leadership team.
By Cara Salpini • Dec. 3, 2025 -
Amazon, Visa team on agentic tools
The e-commerce giant is locking arms with the largest U.S. card network to provide software developers with tools and contacts for creating agentic commerce experiences.
By Lynne Marek • Dec. 3, 2025 -
BJ’s CEO: ‘AI is a big part of our future’
The company is using the technology to make coding more efficient, generate to-do lists for team members and spot quality issues in its stores.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Dec. 3, 2025 -
Retailers turn to AI for marketing, merchandising
AI investments are widespread across retail, but using the tech doesn’t automatically translate to business impacts, per a report from Berkeley Research Group.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 2, 2025 -
BNPL drives over $1B in online spend on Cyber Monday
Overall spending on the digital shopping day topped $14 billion in the U.S., per Adobe Analytics. Shopify also touted record sales despite technical difficulties.
By Dani James • Dec. 2, 2025 -
ChatGPT launches shopping research feature
OpenAI aims to streamline the comparison shopping process as it transforms ChatGPT into an e-commerce destination.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 1, 2025 -
Pacsun, Camping World and Lush launch on-demand delivery with Uber
In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, customers can now use the Uber, Uber Eats and Postmates apps to order from the retailers.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 1, 2025 -
Sponsored by Mirakl
3 practical steps for keeping pace in the agentic commerce race
AI agents are reshaping how we shop. Three steps retailers must take now to win the agentic future.
By Amelia Van Camp • Dec. 1, 2025 -
Best Buy raises full-year guidance as consumers remain ‘resilient’
The retailer saw Q3 revenue and comparable sales grow despite macroeconomic pressures. Meanwhile, it's advancing agentic AI integration.
By Dani James • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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DXL brings fit tech to app, stores
The scanning technology measures hundreds of data points so Big + Tall customers can find their size across brands.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 26, 2025 -
Carol’s Daughter relaunches e-commerce site
The move comes nearly nine months after L'Oréal said it would sell the brand, placing it back under the leadership of founder Lisa Price.
By Howard Ruben • Nov. 25, 2025 -
Fanatics to close Florida distribution center, lay off nearly 300
The facility is unable to support the scale and technology required for the sporting apparel company’s long-term goals, a spokesperson said.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 24, 2025 -
Deep Dive
How Gen Z is reshaping holiday marketing — and what brands can do about it
The cohort’s reliance on social media and influencers for product discovery remains, while new levels of comfort with retail media and AI take shape.
By Jessica Hammers • Nov. 24, 2025 -
Walmart’s e-commerce growth speaks to CEO Doug McMillon’s legacy
Digital sales jumped 27% globally in Q3 and the U.S. channel is poised to turn a profit this year, demonstrating a core aspect of the exiting chief's omnichannel strategy.
By Dani James • Nov. 20, 2025