Google unveils Universal Cart
The brand remains the merchant of record regardless of how the purchase is made.
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Circana debuts Purchase to Consumption tool
“This solution introduces unparalleled capabilities to the market by delivering a unified view of the shopper and consumer.”
Albertsons launches AI produce inspection tool
The system analyzes fruit and vegetable images against quality standards, offering inspectors automated ratings and recommendations.
Magnetic 3D expands glasses-free 3D lineup with 43” multiview display
New mid-size display strengthens Magnetic 3D’s leadership in advanced autostereoscopic visualization as electronics brands enter the market with spatial signage
Giant Eagle names Ibotta exclusive digital promotions partner
Giant Eagle will join the Ibotta Performance Network, expanding digital offers and savings across its 200+ supermarkets and platforms.
Constructor recognized for 'AI-driven innovation'
Honored by the American Business Awards as "retail company of the year."
World Food Products expands use of ReposiTrak to strengthen end-to-end supply chain compliance
As World Food Products continues to innovate with new products and packaging, its investment in compliance infrastructure ensures that its growth is supported by a strong, reliable and transparent supplier network
Zebra Technologies makes strategic investment in Apera AI to drive intelligent automation
Apera AI enables the next wave of factory automation with 4D Vision, bringing Physical AI to robots so they can perceive, reason, and act in dynamic, unstructured manufacturing environments
Vusion named to TIME’s Top 10 Most Influential Retail Companies of 2026
Vusion was recognized for its role in accelerating the digital transformation of physical commerce
Vallarta Supermarkets achieves 1,070% ROI with Logile Fresh Inventory Management
Nucleus Research report found that Logile investment drove more than $10M in attributable profit in three years while reducing spoilage and software costs
Uber Eats introduces retail returns
Consumers can send back eligible retail items purchased with the Uber Eats app.
Wiliot and Velociti partner to accelerate enterprise-scale physical AI deployments nationwide
By combining Wiliot’s Physical AI platform with Velociti’s deployment expertise, the companies enable faster, large-scale adoption of real-time supply chain intelligence
Afresh Raises $34M to scale AI across the grocery industry
Afresh is live in more than 12,500 departments across 40 states, partnering with leading grocery retailers including Albertsons Companies, Meijer, and Wakefern
Instacart acquisition supports international strategy
Instaleap operates in nearly 30 countries, with a growing presence in Europe and elsewhere.
2026 Supermarket Trends: From AI operations to personalized wellness
Grocery stores are evolving into high-efficiency distribution hubs
Ahold Delhaize USA introduces Pay by Bank partnership with Fiserv
Added payment option offers customers a secure and convenient way to pay directly from their bank accounts when shopping select Ahold Delhaize USA grocery brands online