2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1536+ words) AI shopping assistants are changing how consumers discover and compare products, creating a new route into retail that could reshape customer relationships and product visibility. AI assistants are beginning to influence what consumers discover, compare and buy. As agentic commerce…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1602+ words) Drone delivery is scaling, but its retail future hinges on overcoming economic, regulatory and operational constraints. Drone delivery is moving from pilot projects towards a credible role in retail fulfilment. But rather than replacing vans and couriers, its future is…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (308+ words) US grocery retailer Kroger has teamed up with Instacart to offer combined grocery and prescription deliveries in a single order. Branded Grocery & Prescription Delivery, the offering is now available across almost all Kroger-owned banners, including Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (369+ words) Walmart reported second-quarter results for the period ended 31 July 2026, with net sales rising 5.9% to $186.10bn. The US retail giant has also raised its fiscal 2027 (FY27) guidance. During the period under review, its operating income increased 28.8% to $9.38bn, or 17.4% on an adjusted constant-currency basis....

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (352+ words) Uber Technologies has partnered with drone delivery company Zipline to offer autonomous drone deliveries to Uber Eats customers in the US, with the service due to begin before the end of the year. As part of the agreement, Uber will…...