Albertsons launches AI produce inspection tool
The system analyzes fruit and vegetable images against quality standards, offering inspectors automated ratings and recommendations.
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Ahold Delhaize USA names Vipin Gopal head of data and AI
He will play a critical role in transforming enterprise data foundations, accelerating responsible AI adoption and enabling greater value creation in support of the company’s Growing Together strategy.
NIQ building infrastructure for AI-driven commerce
Commerce Lab will support development of AI systems for commerce in real time.
Instacart brings grocery shopping to Claude
The integration reflects a broader shift as conversational AI becomes a starting point for everyday decision-making.
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.
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.