AI is resetting the rules of growth in CPG
NIQ and Kearney analysis finds challenger brands gaining share as AI reshapes innovation and product discovery
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Amazon deepens AI push with $50B OpenAI investment
Amazon and OpenAI announced a multi-year partnership with a $50 billion investment and expanded AWS commitments.
NACDS Urges Risk-Proportionate, Pro-Innovation Approach to Clinical AI Adoption
“NACDS supports a forward-looking, patient-centered approach to clinical AI—one that accelerates responsible innovation while reinforcing the safeguards that protect patients and public trust,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson.
Data to decisions in an instant
“When it comes to things like discovery, the consumer will be interacting with an agent that understands their taste preferences and presents the right products to them in a more personalized way.”
AI unleashed: The future of retail
“There’s so much change and dynamic movement right now in the world of search. Retailers really do need to be leaning in on this.”
AI: Five changes to get ready for
Retail managers must quickly develop skills to tackle and capitalize on emerging trends that are rapidly taking hold.
In-store technologies expected to shape retail in 2026
Retailing’s age of artificial intelligence is driven by in-store technologies that help retailers bridge physical and digital worlds to solve problems, boost productivity, and train employees.
From AI to accountability: Key takeaways from LINK2026
Through main-stage discussions and peer exchanges, participants emphasized that while innovation is critical, strong fundamentals are the foundation of performance.
Uber launches AI-powered ‘Cart Assistant’ to streamline Uber Eats grocery shopping
The beta tool simplifies online grocery shopping by letting customers build a cart from typed lists or uploaded images, including handwritten notes or recipe screenshots.
What Tuesday’s $300B software selloff means long-term — and what it means for Iterate.ai
This selloff wasn’t a rejection of AI. It was a repricing of where value actually lives in the emerging software stack.
Q1 becomes a key loyalty moment as AI transforms shopping habits
Brands have a significant chance in Q1 to enhance loyalty and retention as AI transforms the buyer journey, according to new Attentive surveys.
Consumers know AI is everywhere — but many still aren’t buying in
“Innovators must establish key functionalities and trust for AI to become a prominent component of consumers’ ecosystems.”
AI, mobile loyalty and subscriptions to be key 2026 C-store growth drivers
Tim Ridgely, Paytronix VP of engineering, says advances in lightweight AI and affordable hardware enable businesses to adopt advanced tools without major infrastructure costs.
Iterate.ai names Mike Edwards executive chairman of Advisory board
Mike Edwards has been appointed executive chairman of the company’s Advisory Board and Corporate Development Committee.
Kroger expands generative AI efforts with Google Cloud to boost personalization
Retailer will use Google Cloud new agentic platform, Gemini Enterprise for customer experience, to simplify and transform how customers shop and eat
Walmart and Google announce an agentic AI e-commerce integration at NRF's "Big Show"
“For us, agentic AI is an exciting unlock," Walmart's Furner said. "This is really significant just as search was for e-commerce a few years ago.”