Abarca unveils Better Balance and Better Access
Bold moves aim to redefine pharmacy benefit management for a new era of care.
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Crave Retail to showcase smart fitting room and store engagement platform at NRF 2026
Crave Retail will showcase its AI-powered smart fitting room and in-store engagement platform powered by Zebra’s retail displays, mobile devices, and RFID solutions.
Albertsons Media Collective launches incrementality measurement capability
New tool aims to prove true media impact of in-store campaigns and plans expansion.
L’Oréal unveils infrared-powered hair and skin innovations at CES 2026
Together, the two innovations expand L’Oréal’s growing lineup of light-based Beauty Tech solutions.
Circana debuts AI-driven testing tool to speed in-store decisions
Liquid Testing uses AI-powered test design, automatic store matching, and easy-to-understand reports to deliver results in days rather than weeks or months.
Retail Women in Tech secures nonprofit status to help bridge industry leadership gaps
Global community targets the "broken rung" in career advancement for women
Abbott launches AI-powered Libre Assist for people with diabetes
A new feature in the Libre app helps people with diabetes make informed, real-time food choices before eating.
Vibe Retail POS gains momentum as retailers seek modern alternatives to legacy POS systems
Growing adoption reflects a broader shift among retailers toward flexible, cloud-based in-store technology.
DoorDash launches grocery shopping app within ChatGPT
This partnership is a major first step toward meeting customers where they look for inspiration and bringing them the DoorDash experience.
CES 2026 to bring out the stars
Celebrity guests will participate in conference programming, sponsored sessions, and special events throughout the show.
Instacart stops item price testing after user backlash
Instacart stated it carefully considered customer feedback and admitted that pricing differences for identical items led to confusion and eroded trust.
Hundred Health launches platform with personalized 100-day health plans
Hundred Health aims to address what the company describes as a gap between data access and actionable guidance.
AI quietly becomes a daily health companion for millions
Recent surveys show that one in three Americans now uses AI for some aspects of personal health management.
Emarketer: TikTok's share of U.S. social commerce nears 20%
Although social commerce still represents a small percentage of the retail ecommerce pie (6.9%), its share is steadily increasing.
Instacart launches groundbreaking ChatGPT app
The launch marks a milestone for conversational commerce.
RxConnexion launches AI Copilot
RxConnexion’s AI Copilot is trained on the real-world ecosystem of independent pharmacy, compounding, central-fill, telemedicine integration, veterinary meds, clinical services, marketing strategies, and profitability optimization.