Culinary & FoodserviceThursday, October 29, 2026
OpenAI has integrated DoorDash, Uber Eats, OpenTable, and Instacart into ChatGPT, allowing users to place orders and reservations through natural language.
Everseen reports its vision-AI self-checkout loss-prevention solution is live at 11 of the top 20 grocery retailers, claiming a 374% ROI over three years while processing data on existing camera infrastructure.
NationsBenefits and Walmart launched Everyday Health Signals, allowing opt-in health-plan members to use a specific Mastercard at over 4,600 stores and online for personalized nutrition guidance based on shopping data.
Papa Johns has become the first restaurant brand to deploy Google Cloud's Gemini-powered omnichannel AI ordering agent, which handles complex group orders, allergy considerations, and loyalty deals across apps, websites, phones, kiosks, and in-car systems, with a nationwide rollout planned by the end of 2026.
B&R Stores has installed Simbe Tally autonomous shelf-scanning robots at select locations in Lincoln, Nebraska, to capture real-time data on availability, pricing, and placement.
Walmart Connect has made its first-party data available through the Yahoo DSP, activating Vizio CTV inventory via Magnite in a closed proof-of-concept following the expiration of its exclusive deal with The Trade Desk.
