retail technology
Tech Tuesday: The Digital Twin Takeover
From virtual closets to synthetic shoppers, AI is also making marketing much easier.
Tech Tuesday: Retail Technology Spending Projected to Reach $388 Billion
AI-related investments is growing at an annual rate of nearly 25 percent.
As Agentic AI Takes Center Stage, Concerns Surface
Experts say shifting the liability to shoppers when agents make mistakes could cause problems.
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Tech Tuesday: Precision in the Chain, Intelligence in the Cart
Managing product identification with Loftware Connect, and Frasers' turns to AI.
Agentic AI in Retail: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Consumer Trust
As retailers rush to deploy autonomous agents, experts warn that shifting the liability for AI errors onto…
Extend Unveils AI-Native Solution for Retail’s $377B ‘Silent Killer’
Shopper Operations was designed to replace restrictive, "one-size-fits-all" policies with intelligent and…
JD Sports Expands RFID Across Europe
JD Sports is deepening its investment in RFID with Checkpoint Systems as the British sportswear giant looks…
‘Built for Retailers by Retailers’: Profitmind Raises $9 Million to Scale AI Decision Making
Led by Accenture Ventures, the Series A funding will help expand a tool leveraging agentic AI to power…
Eileen Fisher Modernizes POS, Opts for Aptos One
Eileen Fisher will deploy the Aptos One platform from the namesake retail technology solutions provider to…
Retail’s 2026 Tech Tipping Point
The retail industry is set to be transformed by RFID, artificial intelligence, and data—driving both…
Tech Tactics: Aritzia Taps Nedap’s RFID Platform to Strengthen Store Operations
Aritzia utilizes Nedap's RFID platform to streamline store operations, enhance inventory accuracy and deliver…
At NRF’s Big Show: Holiday Recap & What’s in Store for 2025
This year, nobody got far into the event without hearing about new iterations of retail AI, the latest in…
Once the Holidays Wrap, These are the Retail Trends to Expect for 2025
It's a time to examine what worked, while sussing out the trends that lie ahead—all in the never-ending quest…
Bolt CEO on the Integration of Experiential E-commerce With Physical Storefronts
Justin Grooms explores how brands are merging online shopping with in-store experiences to meet consumer…