Merchandising & Store OpsFriday, November 6, 2026
ABI Research forecasts the retail RFID software market will more than triple between 2025 and 2030, reaching over US$1 billion as deployments shift from point hardware to SaaS platforms integrated with enterprise ERP.
ConnectedFresh has achieved enterprise-scale deployment of its food-safety monitoring and logging platform at major operators including Chick-fil-A, El Pollo Loco, and Levy Restaurants, automating temperature logging and equipment monitoring.
Dairy Queen is deploying Presto's voice AI to 25 franchise drive-thrus with plans to expand to all 3,000 locations if the pilot succeeds.
Walmart has launched a Digital Health Hub that allows customers to schedule same-day virtual consultations and receive prescription medications through its retail locations.
The FDA updated guidance to classify non-invasive wearables estimating blood pressure, glucose, and HRV as general wellness products rather than regulated medical devices.
Retail media CTV advertising spend increased by approximately 45% in 2025, with Walmart holding over 20% of the U.S. TV market through its VIZIO partnership.
