What Grocery AI Will Look Like in 2026
By 2026, AI will reshape grocery with smart carts, predictive stocking, shrink control, and real-time personalization—here’s what to expect.
Staff Report
Global insights on omnichannel retail and commerce from the Doing Business in Bentonville Staff Report Team—expert analysis and trends shaping Bentonville’s role in the future of business.
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Top Grocery News: AI, Trends, Closures & Cost Surges
From tech rollouts to store closures, these are the grocery stories making headlines today, October 9, 2025.
Heritage Grocers Blends Tradition with Tech at Groceryshop
Heritage Grocers Group brings regional flavor and smart tech together, as COO Prabash Coswatte outlines a fresh strategy for scaling without losing local identity.
Ikea Launches Food-Focused Pop-Up and Waste Pilot
Ikea kicks off its "Year of Cooking and Eating" with a NYC pop-up, 200+ new kitchen items, plant-based meals, and a food waste recycling pilot.
Retail GCCs Are Redefining Digital Growth
Retail GCCs are transforming omnichannel operations through AI, analytics, and agility—delivering innovation and efficiency at global scale.
Kroger’s Paper Coupons Make a Comeback
Kroger brings back paper coupons, giving shoppers a tactile way to save—and maybe changing how grocery promotions work across the industry.
Trucking Talk: Rules, Tech, and Real Industry Impact
From language rules to AI hype, trucking’s real challenges lie in enforcement, relationships, and smarter tech—not just headlines or heated debates.
Amazon Adds Winn-Dixie to Grocery Delivery in Florida
Amazon now offers Winn-Dixie grocery delivery in Florida, expanding customer choice and reshaping the online grocery market post-COVID.
Aviator Nation Channels Grateful Dead Spirit for 60th Anniversary
Aviator Nation honored the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary with immersive music-driven retail takeovers in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district.
Reform Launches AI-Driven Freight Automation Platform
Reform, founded by aerospace engineer Omar, simplifies freight automation with AI tools real teams can trust—no code required.
Toys 'R' Us Plans 10 New U.S. Flagship Stores by 2025
Toys 'R' Us will open 10 flagship stores and 20 pop-up shops in the U.S. by 2025, while expanding globally into new markets including Peru, Chile, and Morocco.
How to Choose the Best Wireless Earbuds for You
Find the best wireless earbuds for your needs by comparing sound quality, battery life, noise cancellation, and value across budget and premium models.
How the Metaverse Is Transforming Retail Experiences
The metaverse is revolutionizing retail, offering immersive virtual shopping experiences that blend online and offline interactions. Discover how businesses can thrive in this new digital frontier.
How BigCommerce Powers Omnichannel Retail Success
Discover how BigCommerce revolutionizes omnichannel retail, enhancing customer experiences and driving growth with robust, integrated solutions for businesses of all sizes.
AI in Retail to Hit $41B by 2033: What’s Driving It?
The retail AI market is projected to soar to $41.23B by 2033, fueled by machine learning, personalization, and digital transformation.
Top Omni-Channel Commerce Platforms in Retail 2025
Discover the importance of retail omni-channel commerce platforms, how they work, and the top companies leading this transformation in 2025.