Dollar General expands AI-powered in-store audio network
New partnership with QSIC establishes one of the nation’s largest in-store audio networks backed by robust, data-driven measurement capabilities.
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Amazon leans into AI with Big Spring Sale event
The company is highlighting tools such as its “Help Me Decide” feature and its generative AI shopping assistant, Rufus.
Perfect Corp. showcases AI-powered beauty agents and API innovations at Shoptalk 2026
Perfect Corp.’s next-generation AI agents and scalable, pay-as-you-go APIs empower retailers to deliver hyper-personalized, AI-driven shopping experiences across touchpoints
Kroger names first chief data and AI officer
The move consolidates Kroger’s data and AI functions under a single leader.
AWS unveils agentic AI solution for health care settings
Amazon Connect Health serves as an autonomous administrative work force.
Circana launches AI-driven 'Complete Why' solution for CPG sales insights
The Complete Why solution strengthens Circana’s analytics portfolio by delivering advanced, driver-based diagnostics at scale.
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
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.