Retailers Adopt AI for Supply Chain and Warehouse AutomationAI-generatedGrocers prioritize back-end AI over flashy consumer-facing toolsRetail / DTC › Grocery and Convenience Retailers › Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)Albertsons, Hy-Vee, and other grocers are deploying operational AI systems to tackle shrink, labor costs, and pricing challenges that have plagued the industry for decades. Back-end solutions deliver stronger ROI than chatbots, but success requires clean data, broken silos, and organizational transformation—not just technology purchases.Jul 10, 2026View full article →
Retailers deploy AI training and automation at scaleAI-generatedUNFI reaches profitability despite Q3 sales decline amid AI pushB2B Distribution › Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers › Farm Supplies Merchant WholesalersUnited Natural Foods reported net income of $33 million in fiscal Q3 despite a 4.2% year-over-year sales decline to $7.72 billion, while expanding AI-powered supply chain and fleet management platforms. For B2B commerce operators, UNFI's focus on AI-driven inventory optimization and the new Endless Aisle digital marketplace signals how distributors are using technology to strengthen customer engagement and reduce operational friction.Jun 11, 2026View full article →