Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Miso Robotics Acquires Operations Platform Zignyl to Launch AI Dashboard Zippy for Restaurant Tech
Miso Robotics, the U.S. restaurant automation specialist, announced the acquisition of Zignyl, an operations platform provider. The purchase enabled the launch of Zippy, an AI‑driven dashboard that lets restaurant operators query data through a conversational chatbot. By embedding Zignyl’s workflow tools, Miso moves toward a vertically integrated technology stack, combining hardware, software, and data analytics under one roof. The move signals the company’s ambition to broaden its service offering beyond kitchen robotics.
By Shopifreaks
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Stay22 Lands US$122M Investment From Summit Partners to Accelerate International AI Expansion
Stay22, a Montreal‑based creator‑economy platform, secured a $122 million growth capital infusion from private‑equity firm Summit Partners. The company reported processing more than $1 billion in transactions last year, underscoring its rapid adoption among event‑driven merchants. The new funding will be directed...
By Shopifreaks
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
Block Cuts 40% of Workforce as Dorsey Says AI Tools Have Changed How to Build and Run a Company
Block announced a 40% workforce reduction, cutting more than 4,000 jobs as it pivots toward artificial‑intelligence‑driven operations. CEO Jack Dorsey said AI tools have fundamentally altered how companies are built and run, prompting the restructuring. Despite the layoffs, the company...
By Shopifreaks
Blog•Feb 28, 2026
What Is POS Experience? 8 Strategies To Enhance Customer Satisfaction
Shopify highlights that point‑of‑sale (POS) experience is the decisive moment of a retail visit, where checkout friction can outweigh all prior service. Retailers must treat POS as a design and workflow challenge, not just a payment app, to meet online‑level...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Katana Cloud Inventory Review 2026: The Honest Guide for Shopify Brands That Make What They Sell
Katana positions itself as the only Shopify‑native cloud inventory and manufacturing platform, unifying real‑time inventory, production planning, and shop‑floor execution. It targets Shopify brands that make their own products, charging a $299 per‑month Core plan plus optional add‑ons and a $2,000...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
TikTok Shop Scraps Controversial Shipping Overhaul Under Seller Pressure
TikTok Shop announced on February 17, 2026 that it is pausing the enforcement of a policy that would have eliminated independent shipping for U.S. sellers, keeping the existing fulfillment model in place for now. The original mandate required merchants to...
By EcomCrew
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Amazon and Shopify Now Control Nearly Half of U.S. E-Commerce
Amazon now commands roughly 35.7% of U.S. online retail, generating about $440 billion in 2025, while Shopify’s merchant network accounts for 14% of the market. Together they control 49.7% of the $1.2 trillion U.S. e‑commerce landscape, up from 43% in 2021. This...
By EcomCrew
Blog•Feb 27, 2026
Avery Dennison First to Integrate Pragmatic Chips at Scale
Avery Dennison has become the first company to mass‑produce NFC inlays that embed Pragmatic Semiconductor’s NFC Connect FlexIC chips. The partnership delivers low‑cost, edge‑level intelligence for consumer packaged goods, supporting digital brand experiences and compliance tools such as Digital Product...
By RFID Journal
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Does Nostalgia Convert?
Target rolled out a dedicated Space Jam 30th‑anniversary endcap, featuring licensed basketballs, secret‑stuff bottles, and a popcorn bucket. The display was tightly curated, avoiding SKU sprawl and presenting a single nostalgic story. The article argues that while nostalgia captures shopper...
By Retail in Real Time
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Walmart to Begin Selling Onn Smart TVs Running Google TV for the First Time
Walmart is extending its low‑cost Onn brand into smart‑TV territory by introducing Google TV‑powered models for the first time. A Bluetooth certification filing reveals three series—SGQ, MQP and SQ—offering 55‑, 65‑ and 75‑inch 4K screens. Pricing is expected to stay...
By AFTVnews
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Web to Print Storefronts for Shopify: Build a Customization Channel That Scales
Shopify merchants can add a web‑to‑print storefront to let customers design and purchase customized printed goods, automating file preparation and production routing. The solution typically requires a SaaS platform like PrintXpand, integration with Shopify, and configurable SKUs, with implementation taking...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Giant, Stop&Shop, Martin’s: Get 4x Points On Select Third-Party Giftcards (2/27-3/12)
Giant, Stop & Shop, and Martin’s are running a limited‑time promotion that awards four times the usual fuel points on purchases of selected third‑party gift cards between Feb 27 and Mar 12. Eligible cards include Airbnb, Delta, Disney, DoorDash, Southwest, Hotels.com, Lyft,...
By Doctor of Credit
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
UK Appoints Former Amazon Exec Doug Gurr as CMA Chair
The UK government has confirmed former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as the permanent chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Gurr, who previously led Amazon’s UK operations, had been serving in an interim capacity before his appointment. He will...
By Shopifreaks
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
RRD Details Smart Packaging Implementation
RRD’s 2026 Integrated Packaging Report surveyed 400 packaging, label and supply‑chain leaders, revealing a stark gap between strong awareness of smart packaging and its limited real‑world adoption. While most respondents intend to adopt connected packaging—using RFID, QR codes and IoT...
By RFID Journal
Blog•Feb 26, 2026
Does The Trade Desk Need to Get Acquisitive?
The Trade Desk (TTD) is feeling pressure as major agencies pull spend toward Amazon’s DSP and its own OpenPath and Kokai platforms stumble. Recent earnings missed revenue expectations, highlighting a slowdown despite the company’s $12 billion market cap and strong growth...
By Next in Media