VkusVill has upgraded its MCP server with OAuth 2.0 authorization, enabling AI agents to access personalized order data and real-time inventory based on user location.
Retailers are increasingly turning to specialized software development firms to integrate fragmented systems and manage complex data flows across omnichannel commerce operations.
Arena secured $200 million at a $3.1 billion valuation, while Scanntech raised $180 million in a growth round, highlighting diverse investor interest in AI evaluation and retail data.
New York-based retail tech startup Santé has raised $15 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-driven operating system for independent wine and liquor stores.
Dairy producer Logika Moloka has optimized its annual promotional budget by 1-2% after implementing a new IBP platform from Jume.
SenseTime has launched SenseMart OS, an operating system designed to integrate robotics and commercial retail operations across diverse physical environments.
Petrovich is transitioning its IT infrastructure to an OMS-driven ecosystem to manage over 23,000 daily orders across multiple specialized domains.
Wildberries has launched an AI tool that generates up to 10 outfit combinations for over 1 million items in its mobile app.
Arbus has implemented a unified automation system for the Yuga thermal complex in Yekaterinburg, integrating access control, payments, and restaurant management.
Target-owned Shipt is launching 'Ask Shipt', an AI assistant that creates customized shopping carts from prompts and photos.
Fintech startup Zeal has raised $10 million to scale its loyalty software, aiming to reach over 4 million payment terminals within the next two years.
Instacart has launched the Clementine AI assistant to millions of US users, leveraging 1.6 billion lifetime orders to increase average basket sizes.
Instacart launched Clementine, an AI assistant that converts conversations, recipes, and lists into shopping carts to simplify meal planning.
Evotor has become the first cash register vendor to integrate with the My Mir Card pilot project, enabling automatic benefit application at the point of sale.
