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Feature Release Notes May 2026

Hank gets proactive.

Hank doesn't just answer your questions anymore - AI-powered recommendations are now surfaced by department in Retail+, so you always know where to focus. Plus a smarter query builder and more Lighthouse.

TL;DR

May is all about Hank getting proactive. Recommendations are now surfaced by department in Retail+, so you always know where to focus. Plus a smarter query builder, and Lighthouse keeps rolling.

AI-powered recommendations, now live by department

Surfaced by department

Hank proactively flags where your attention is needed most, so you're not hunting for the next move.

Action in one click

Review and action recommendations directly inside Retail+. No tab switching, no exporting.

Track the impact

See which recommendations are actually shifting the numbers, and double down on what works.

Also this month

  • Hank continues to get better. An updated query builder improves how your questions are interpreted and answered. The more you use it, the better it gets.
Last Release Recap

April 2026 - a faster, sharper Hank

Hank upgrades. A new model brought query times from 30 seconds down to 10, and in-query tagging landed - tag products, departments, categories and more so Hank answers exactly what you're asking, across Retail+ and Supply+.

Comparisons expanded. Compare performance across Categories, Departments, Suppliers and Manufacturers in Retail+ and Supply+.

Lighthouse deployment. A remarkable improvement in connectivity and stability - ready to roll out to additional groups.

Read the April release notes →

Built by you, for you.

More improvements are always in the pipeline. Log in to your Retail+ or Supply+ dashboard to explore the latest. Your account manager is always happy to help if you have any questions.

Thanks for reading and have a great month.

Warm regards,
The tapestry Team

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