As artificial intelligence evolves from incremental enhancement to core disruption, major technology companies face an Innovator’s Dilemma that may reshape revenue models and competitive positioning.
Rally House rapidly enhanced its retail operations and customer experience by deploying Zebra and Sitoo's POS and Unified Commerce Platform across 200 stores in just four months, achieving instant ROI and seamless omnichannel integration.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced a first-of-its-kind ban on hidden or retractable car door handles for all new vehicles starting January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns and potentially shaping global automotive design trends.
Nintendo reaffirms its target to sell 19 million Switch 2 consoles by fiscal 2026 amid strong earnings and solid sales momentum.
AI-only social media platforms like Moltbook enable autonomous agents to interact, share information, and coordinate digitally, raising new opportunities and security questions for the future of AI ecosystems.
Instacart's expanded partnership with Allegiance Retail Services empowers over 125 independent supermarkets with unified e-commerce, in-store AI technology, and loyalty integrations to create a seamless omnichannel grocery shopping experience.
Walmart achieved a historic $1 trillion market capitalization amid strong e-commerce growth, technology investments, and omnichannel retail strategy, marking a milestone for traditional retailers.
Digital in-store media is turning grocery aisles into one of retail’s most precise, measurable advertising channels by combining smart screens, contextual placement, and privacy-safe sales measurement.
The 2026 Top Retail Expert Community by RETHINK Retail celebrates influential leaders who are driving innovation and transformation in retail.
Market Logic and Zappi have launched a strategic technology partnership leveraging agentic AI to accelerate product innovation cycles, combining automated insight synthesis with real-world consumer feedback for faster, smarter decision-making.
A partial U.S. government shutdown is placing key cybersecurity measures on hold, creating uncertainty for businesses as digital threats continue to rise.
New research shows buy now, pay later tools are becoming a planned part of monthly household budgets, reshaping omnichannel retail and payment strategy.
As AI shopping agents reshape commerce, retailers must prioritize trusted product data, price accuracy, and fulfillment reliability to stay visible and competitive.
Digital in store media is turning the grocery aisle into retail’s most measurable ad channel. Kevin Bridgewater of Quad shares how dynamic screens, smart content placement, and privacy safe measurement prove sales lift and help grocers and brands win at the moment of purchase.
Retail technology is rapidly evolving with AI and cloud innovations driving personalised shopping experiences and operational efficiencies.
Starbucks plans to open more than 150 new U.S. stores in 2026, reinforcing confidence in physical retail and omnichannel growth despite its massive scale.