Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products, deployments and technologies driving innovation across the automated retail, kiosk, vending and self-service industries.

Tariff timeline: White House actions, declarations, reversals

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Given the tariff impact to the retail industry RetailCustomerExperience is keeping a timeline of tariff pronouncements.

The invisible engine: Why the best AI is the one your customers never see

by Benjamin Spiegel — Chief Digital Officer, POLYWOOD

As the dust settles on the initial Generative AI gold rush, a truth is emerging: the most successful brands aren’t the ones forcing AI onto their customers; they are the ones using it as a silent, powerful engine in the background.

Walmart lowers prices on beef, summertime food favs

Walmart has lowered prices at both its store supermarkets and its wholesale club, Sam's Club, on everything from grocery and household products to outdoor…

From Noise to Clarity: Reimagining Employee Communication Through In-Store Screens

Retailers often struggle to deliver timely, consistent communication to deskless employees. This webinar explores how in-store digital communication helps unify messaging, improve training and engagement, streamline safety and operational updates, and ensure frontline teams receive the information they need when they need it.

Retail Payments

It's all about the money, and retailers that make it easy for their customers to pay for products and services increase their chances of making the sale. Payment technology is constantly evolving, too, meaning that retailers need to keep both themselves and their in-store systems up-to-date.