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Ulta Beauty gets AI makeover
Published 28.04.26 by Retail Technology
Cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty has launched agentic commerce across Google surfaces and introduced Ulta AI, a new AI shopping assistant#sustainability
Modern Milkman delivers sustainability
Published 27.04.26 by Retail Technology
Modern Milkman, the British scale-up reimagining the traditional milk round, has become the first company in the UK to introduce the home-compostable bread bag from Treetop Biopak to its customers#CX
Heron Foods flying with CX upgrade
Published 24.04.26 by Retail Technology
Value supermarket chain Heron Foods has enhanced CX with a new communications platform#delivery
B&Q names Ireland delivery partner
Published 22.04.26 by Retail Technology
UK home improvement retailer B&Q has selected XPO Logistics as its new home delivery partner in Ireland#automation
The Home Depot acquires automation firm
Published 20.04.26 by Retail Technology
US home improvement retailer The Home Depot has acquired SIMPL Automation which uses advanced engineering and AI technology to help distribution facilities operate faster and more efficiently#RTS26
This week at the Retail Technology Show 2026
Published 20.04.26 by Retail Technology
With the 2026 Retail Technology Show (RTS) starting this Thursday we round up five things you won’t want to miss at the event, which connects retail’s changemakers with tech innovators.#AI
Innovation Line: Technology is maturing with age
Published 16.04.26 by Toby Pickard
As EuroShop celebrated its 60th birthday this February in Düsseldorf, Germany, there was one overarching theme that emerged at the “world’s number one retail trade fair” writes Toby Pickard, Retail Futures Senior Partner, IGD#AI
Iceland turns to AI for inventory
Published 15.04.26 by Retail Technology
Frozen food supermarket Iceland will transform the way it manages inventory and replenishment with a new AI partnership#marketplaces
Foot Locker teams with DoorDash
Published 14.04.26 by Retail Technology
Sports shoe retailer Foot Locker will bring its footwear and apparel brands do the DoorDash marketplace#AI
Gap turns to AI platform
Published 13.04.26 by Retail Technology
Fashion retailer Gap Inc and its family of brands is to upgrade to a new AI platform from Inspectorio#appointments
The Home Depot names new CTO
Published 10.04.26 by Retail Technology
US home improvement giant The Home Depot has named Franziska Bell as its new chief technology officer#ESL
Walmart Mexico expands ESL partnership
Published 09.04.26 by Retail Technology
Walmart de México y Centroamérica is expanding its collaboration with AI digitisation company Vusion#SEO
Superdry in SEO partnership
Published 08.04.26 by Retail Technology
Fashion brand Superdry & Co has appointed Verde Digital as its new SEO agency following its recent rebrand#checkout
Scotmid Co-op completes rollout of assisted checkout solution
Published 07.04.26 by Retail Technology
Scotmid Co-op has completed the rollout of assisted checkout solution from 4POS, enhancing CX, streamlining operations and future-proofing its store estate#Easter
Happy Easter
Published 02.04.26 by Retail Technology
Everyone at Retail Technology would like to wish all celebrating a very Happy Easter.#ChatGPT
Sephora brings app to ChatGPT
Published 01.04.26 by Retail Technology
Beauty retailer Sephora has announced a new AI-enhanced consumer experience with the launch of its app in ChatGPT#AI
Puma to launch AI concierge
Published 31.03.26 by Retail Technology
Sportswear giant Puma has announced a new AI store concierge for its running products#appointments
David’s Bridal names new CTO
Published 30.03.26 by Retail Technology
Wedding items retailer David’s Bridal has named Scott Saeger its chief technology officer#innovation
Opera singing with new innovation
Published 27.03.26 by Retail Technology
Opera Beds has unveiling two brand-new adjustable innovative beds#socialmedia
Russell Hobbs gets steamy on social
Published 26.03.26 by Retail Technology
Home appliance brand Russell Hobbs has launched a new social-first branded entertainment series created to spotlight its Midnight Collection fabric care range
