How to Evaluate Retail Automation Solutions for Your Business

Retail automation isn’t just about fixing operational headaches—it’s a powerful driver of efficiency, scalability, and growth. Choosing the right solutions can help retailers streamline processes today while building a smarter, more resilient business for tomorrow.

February 06, 2026

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Amazon sees 50% boost to capital spending this year, shares tumble. Amazon plans to boost AI spending, with 2026 capital expenditures expected to rise over 50% to $200 billion, sending shares down 11.5%. CEO Andy Jassy took a cautious tone, unlike confident Alphabet executives. [Reuters]

Bob's Discount Furniture valued at $2.2 billion as shares open flat in NYSE debut. Backed by Bain Capital, the company debuted flat and secured a $2.22 billion valuation, as investors remained selective amid a busy week of new offerings. [Reuters]

Peloton shares plunge 26% on weak holiday quarter, sluggish demand for splashy new products​. Peloton reported a disappointing holiday quarter as weak sales of its new AI products and higher subscription prices drove shares down 26%. [CNBC]

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. to acquire Tokens.com. Bed Bath & Beyond will acquire Tokens.com to build a blockchain-based investment and finance platform, expected by July, expanding its digital asset portfolio alongside tZero and GrainChain. [Retail Dive]

Here’s how consumers want to use AI shopping assistants. Most U.S. and U.K. consumers are open to using AI shopping tools, with two-thirds willing to try them and 72% expecting AI assistants to help with online shopping. [CSA]

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