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Artificial intelligence has been making news all year, but the hype might steer retail leaders toward the wrong AI use cases for their business. Learn more.

Amazon has been bolstering its digital capabilities for several years now, tying its advancements into sustainability goals, supply chain optimization efforts, pharmacy growth, and more. Learn about new innovations, shared during Amazon's annual Delivering the Future event.

RIS News curates a roundup of October retail technology news ranging from acquisitions and surveys to environment goals and technology launches. Get the latest updates here.

Specialty tea retailer Boba Tea Company is elevating its workforce strategies, tapping into artificial intelligence to power its HR and payroll efforts.

A coalition of cross-industry companies – including Amazon – is uniting in an effort to ensure the trustworthiness of reviews online, while Walmart is pledging a commitment to more responsible AI.

Set to opening in 2026, the new space will be the fifth of Walmart’s “next generation” facilities bringing associates, technology, and machine learning together with a view to providing faster shipping and delivery to customers.

The retail giant is pushing further into the virtual world, rolling out expanded online healthcare benefits for associates nationwide, while also implementing AR-powered make-up try-on features.

The retailer is testing a number of generative AI-fueled search and shopping features. Get the details.