retail technology

Ralph Lauren has put a chatbot in the business of taste: Ask Ralph, a new in‑app conversational stylist developed with Microsoft and built on Azure OpenAI, began rolling out to U.S. Ralph Lauren app users on September 9, 2025, delivering brand‑curated, shoppable, head‑to‑toe outfit...

Asda’s renewed and deepened collaboration with Microsoft marks a decisive acceleration of the supermarket’s cloud-first, AI-enabled strategy — a move that places Microsoft Azure at the centre of operations across more than 1,200 stores while pushing Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure Databricks...

ASDA’s renewed and expanded technology agreement with Microsoft marks a decisive step in the supermarket’s pivot to a cloud-first, AI-enabled operating model — a strategy the retailer says will sharpen price leadership, improve product availability, and free colleagues from repetitive tasks so...

Curated for You and Microsoft have quietly activated a first-of-its-kind, lifestyle‑led AI fashion experience inside Microsoft Copilot, delivering visually composed, shoppable outfit recommendations in response to natural‑language styling prompts and linking those looks directly to participating...

From transforming cumbersome spreadsheets into intelligent analytics hubs to ushering in a new era of AI-augmented retail planning, Toolio’s journey takes a compelling leap forward with its selection for the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program. This move, which puts Toolio on the radar of...

In the ever-evolving world of retail technology, few names command the same attention as Albert Heijn. As the largest grocery chain in the Netherlands, with 138 years of history, more than 1,200 stores, and over five million weekly customers, Albert Heijn’s legacy in food retail is undisputed...

In the fast-moving world of retail, the humble payment transaction has become much more than a simple moment of financial exchange. For today’s retailers, particularly those navigating the complex omnichannel landscape, payment systems have transformed into a pivotal point of strategic...

In the constantly evolving realm of physical retail, technology and innovation have become vital levers shaping not just how consumers shop but also how brands connect, understand, and respond to their audiences. Over the past week, several compelling stories emerged in the retail technology...

Spatial intelligence has long been an aspiration for retailers seeking to bridge the gap between physical and digital experiences, but the recent collaboration between AiFi and Microsoft promises to turn that vision into operational reality. Together, these two technology giants are bringing...

In the emergent landscape of retail technology, few collaborations have generated as much buzz as Starbucks’ latest partnership with Microsoft, a strategic maneuver aimed at integrating artificial intelligence directly into the fabric of the coffee giant’s daily operations. This collaboration...

Starbucks is redefining its approach to in-store efficiency and employee support by integrating artificial intelligence directly into the core of its operations. This month, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain is rolling out an innovative digital assistant, “Green Dot Assist,” in 35 stores...

There’s a quiet but robust digital transformation happening behind the counters of Starbucks, and its latest chapter is called Green Dot Assist—a generative AI assistant powered by Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI platform. As Starbucks aims to blend human connection with high-tech convenience, Green...

Here’s a clear summary of the announcement, highlighting the key points about DXC Technology’s relaunch of SAP Fast RISE in Mexico: DXC Technology Relaunches SAP Fast RISE Offering in Mexico DXC Fast RISE with SAP has been relaunched in Mexico, powered by the recent availability of RISE with...

When a major leak at Microsoft’s Build developer conference inadvertently revealed the financial contours of its cloud partnership with retail titan Walmart, it wasn’t just an accidental slip—it was a window into the quietly intensifying competition at the pinnacle of enterprise cloud computing...

As the world’s attention intensifies around artificial intelligence and its ethical implications, a dramatic and unexpected revelation at the Microsoft Build developer conference in Seattle became a flashpoint for wider debates about technology, corporate transparency, and the intersection of...

The digital transformation journey is no longer a matter of “if,” but “how fast” for established enterprises seeking relevance within rapidly evolving global markets. ROSSMANN, a leading German drugstore chain, has become a case study in strategic modernization through its adoption of Microsoft...

Hong Kong’s position as a technology bridge between East and West has long attracted talent and investment, but the recent launch of the TechConnect co-incubation programme by Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) promises to recalibrate the...

The rising tide of global startup innovation has found an exciting new harbor in Hong Kong, as Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) officially launch "TechConnect," a co-incubation programme designed to propel both local and international...

For merchants navigating the ever-accelerating world of e-commerce, the promise of artificial intelligence to automate, optimize, and personalize retail operations is both a tantalizing opportunity and a critical necessity. The recent announcement that Vortex IQ, a leading light in AI-powered...

When Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced its strategic partnership with Microsoft to create ConsumerIQ, the reverberations in both the retail and technology sectors were immediate and pronounced. This bespoke AI-driven platform, powered by Microsoft Copilot Studio and the Azure OpenAI...