Retail
The latest Retail coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Copilot Now Lets You Shop AI-Styled Outfits from Top Brands
Microsoft Copilot users can now ask the assistant for outfit ideas and immediately purchase items from brands like REVOLVE, Steve Madden, and Rent the Runway. The feature, powered by Austin-based...
Visionet's PEAK Matrix Star Performer Status Rewrites the Rules for Mid-Tier Microsoft Partners
Visionet’s leap into the Star Performer circle of Everest Group’s Microsoft Business Applications Services PEAK Matrix for 2025 isn’t just a badge on a press release. It’s a measurable...
Microsoft Bets Big on AI-Powered Retail as 80% of Enterprises Adopt Gen AI by 2026
Microsoft is betting that the next big wave in artificial intelligence will reshape the retail industry, and it’s putting its vast partner network at the center of the transformation. A new...
Toolio Joins Microsoft Pegasus Program, Driving AI-Powered Retail Planning Transformation
Toolio, a cloud-native SaaS company specializing in retail planning, has captured industry attention by joining the prestigious Microsoft Pegasus Program, a development that signals the growing...
Albert Heijn Introduces Steijn AI: Revolutionizing Grocery Shopping with Microsoft Azure AI
In the swiftly changing landscape of retail technology, Albert Heijn—one of the oldest and most influential grocery chains in the Netherlands—stands at the forefront of digital transformation....
Dynamics 365 and Adyen unite to transform retail payments with omnichannel security
In the rapidly evolving retail landscape, the very nature of payment transactions has transformed from a mere financial exchange to a pivotal element shaping customer experience, operational...
Microsoft Dynamics 365 2025 Wave 2: Transforming Enterprise Automation with AI Agents and Low-Code Innovation
The landscape of business technology is shifting rapidly, and nowhere is this transformation more evident than in Microsoft’s suite of enterprise solutions. Microsoft Dynamics 365 2025 Wave 2...
How AI and Omnichannel Tech Are Revolutionizing Physical Retail in 2025
The retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence and omnichannel strategies redefine the in-store experience. No longer just a place to browse shelves, physical stores...
AiFi & Microsoft Azure: How Real-Time Spatial AI is Revolutionizing Retail
The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence bridges the gap between physical stores and digital experiences. AiFi's partnership with Microsoft Azure is at the...
Starbucks & Microsoft Launch Green Dot Assist: How AI is Revolutionizing Coffee Shops
The coffee industry is brewing a tech revolution as Starbucks partners with Microsoft to launch Green Dot Assist, an AI-powered platform designed to transform barista workflows and customer...
How Starbucks' Azure-Powered AI and Green Dot Assist Are Transforming Retail Operations
Starbucks is leveraging Microsoft Azure and OpenAI technologies to revolutionize its store operations with Green Dot Assist, an AI-powered digital assistant designed to enhance employee efficiency...
How Starbucks' Green Dot Assist AI is Revolutionizing Coffee Service with Azure OpenAI
The familiar chime of Starbucks' espresso machines now harmonizes with a new digital symphony as the coffee giant deploys Green Dot Assist—a generative AI assistant transforming store operations....