Sensors and vision enhance store performance RFID-adjacent IoT and computer vision are converging on the same 2026 agenda for retailers–powered by real-time, machine-readable truth, writes Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance/
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance/
Target tests ChatGPT ads Target will be among the first companies to work with OpenAI to test contextual advertising in ChatGPT
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8623/target-tests-chatgpt-ads/
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:17:22 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8623/target-tests-chatgpt-ads/
Walmart modernises Louisiana RDC Walmart plans to invest more than $330 million to modernise its regional distribution centre in Opelousas, Louisiana
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8622/walmart-modernises-louisiana-rdc/
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8622/walmart-modernises-louisiana-rdc/
The Home Depot adds AI capability US home improvement retailer The Home Depot has introduced Material List Builder AI, a new capability that helps professional renovators, remodelers, builders and specialty tradespeople create actionable project material lists within minutes
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8621/the-home-depot-adds-ai-capability/
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8621/the-home-depot-adds-ai-capability/
Saks Global creates dual digital role Department store Saks Global has announced that Cheryl Han is returning to the business in the newly created dual role of chief marketing and digital officer
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8620/saks-global-creates-dual-digital-role/
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8620/saks-global-creates-dual-digital-role/
Coty gets AI makeover Cosmetics and beauty company Coty has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI to expand the use of advanced AI tools across areas of its global organisation
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8619/coty-gets-ai-makeover/
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8619/coty-gets-ai-makeover/
Amazon breaks speed limit Amazon delivered to Prime members at its fastest speeds ever in 2025, with more than 1.6 billion items arriving the same or next day in the UK alone
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8618/amazon-breaks-speed-limit/
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8618/amazon-breaks-speed-limit/
Toshiba Global Commerce announces retail IT partner Toshiba Global Commerce has handed Smart CT the contract to provide IT maintenance and support for 32 of the UK’s big high street retailers
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8617/toshiba-global-commerce-announces-retail-it-partner/
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8617/toshiba-global-commerce-announces-retail-it-partner/
The Vitamin Shoppe adds AI advisor US nutritional products retailer The Vitamin Shoppe has announced the opening of a new Innovation Store with an AI-powered advisor
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8616/the-vitamin-shoppe-adds-ai-advisor/
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8616/the-vitamin-shoppe-adds-ai-advisor/
Gumtree secures onboarding for growth Marketplace Gumtree has announced a new onboarding partnership as it looks to become the go-to platform for home services
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8615/gumtree-secures-onboarding-for-growth/
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8615/gumtree-secures-onboarding-for-growth/
Shoppers still wary of AI agents Despite fast-growing adoption of AI agents, the majority of shoppers remain wary of trusting AI to autonomously transact on their behalf, with payments now the key friction point
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8614/shoppers-still-wary-of-ai-agents/
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8614/shoppers-still-wary-of-ai-agents/
PODCAST: What to look out for in 2026! Author, analyst and publisher Miya Knights gives her take on what to expect from retail technology in 2026!
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!/
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:57:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8612/podcast:-what-to-look-out-for-in-2026!/
DG expands same-day delivery US discount chain Dollar General (DG) is expanding the reach and capability of its same-day delivery service myDG Delivery
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8613/dg-expands-same-day-delivery/
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8613/dg-expands-same-day-delivery/
McCabes goes digital Ireland’s largest pharmacy chain McCabes Pharmacy has revealed a “transformative” digitisation drive has saved the business thousands of staff hours, protected €100,000s of stock, and improved quality and patient care
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8611/mccabes-goes-digital/
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8611/mccabes-goes-digital/
Subdued goes bold with global expansion Italian fashion brand Subdued is teaming up with its tech partner for international expansion
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8610/subdued-goes-bold-with-global-expansion/
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8610/subdued-goes-bold-with-global-expansion/
Amazon upgrades RFID lanes Amazon has revealed the next generation of its RFID lanes that are portable and can be deployed in hours, not weeks
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8609/amazon-upgrades-rfid-lanes/
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8609/amazon-upgrades-rfid-lanes/
Coach arrives at The Sims Fashion brand Coach is partnering with popular video game series The Sims for in-game items and wearables
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8608/coach-arrives-at-the-sims/
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8608/coach-arrives-at-the-sims/
NRF 2026: Innovations showcase Startups bet on advanced AI commerce foundations, reports Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher, from the New York trade show
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8607/nrf-2026:-innovations-showcase/
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8607/nrf-2026:-innovations-showcase/
JD Sports embraces AI shopping JD Sports Fashion plc has announced it will enable customers to use AI platforms to search for and purchase sports footwear, apparel and accessories
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8605/jd-sports-embraces-ai-shopping/
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8605/jd-sports-embraces-ai-shopping/
NRF 2026: AI development gets practical Technology providers are looking to push AI into retail back offices and stores, but only if retailers fix the plumbing first, writes Miya Knights, Retail Technology Publisher.
https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8606/nrf-2026:-ai-development-gets-practical/
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.retailtechnology.co.uk/rss.xml/news/8625/sensors-and-vision-enhance-store-performance//news/8606/nrf-2026:-ai-development-gets-practical/
French retail giant Carrefour will embark on the most extensive deployment of smart carts in the industry Courtesy of Cust2Mate, the deployment will include 2,400 […]
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