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DoorDash launches delivery robot Dot
October 10, 2025
DoorDash has launched Dot, a delivery robot that can navigate roads, bike lanes and sidewalks.
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Pearle Vision launches store redesign
October 9, 2025
Eye care franchise Pearle Vision has debuted a store design aimed at meeting the needs and preferences of consumers and franchisees.
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Costco opening 3 US stores, 1 in Canada this month
October 9, 2025
Costco plans to open four new stores, three in the U.S. and one in Canada, by the end of October.
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From friction to flow: How innovation frameworks can fuel gift card shopper quests for convenience
by Billy Harbinson — Director, Innovation, InComm Payments | Go Studio
Gift cards aren’t just another SKU. They’re emotional transactions. Each one carries a moment of trust between giver, receiver and brand.
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Walmart taps Wiliot to revolutionize supply chain operations
October 8, 2025
Walmart is teaming up with Wiliot, which provides ambient IoT technology, to revolutionize supply chain operations.
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Consumer households will spend $420 on Halloween celebrations
October 8, 2025
Nearly four of five U.S. adults (79%) will celebrate Halloween this month and the average spend per household will be $420, according to CIT Bank's 202…
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The ripple effect: 5 ways modern POS technology multiplies retail ROI
POS mobility empowers associates, boosts basket size, and elevates the customer experience and satisfaction.
Presented by Aptos, LLC
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DSW deploys Tootsie foot scanning featuring an AR experience
October 7, 2025
Footwear retailer DSW has deployed the Tootsie Foot Scanning solution, from Aetrex Inc., which now boasts an augmented reality experience.
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Retail isn’t one-size-fits-all: Why localized strategy is key to surviving in the new era of commerce
by Jacyn Heavens — Founder and CEO, Epos Now
If there’s one lesson for retailers to embrace moving forward, it’s this: Uniformity is efficient. But adaptability wins.
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Walmart chief projects workforce will stagnant for several years
October 7, 2025
Walmart's workforce will be stagnant over the next two to five years yet its business volume will be bigger.
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Labubu finds a New York City home in Pop Mart’s Times Square store
October 6, 2025
Pop Mart, the creator of the popular Labubu doll, is opening a U.S. flagship store in Times Square, New York City, in mid 2026.
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California ordinance limits self-checkout use in Long Beach
October 6, 2025
An ordinance in Long Beach, California is leading to the closure of self-checkout kiosks in some grocery and drug stores.
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Award-winning interactive self-service kiosk solution
eyefactive develops an interactive touchscreen software for Zwilling as an innovative store concept for the retail space. The multi award-winning POS solution…
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Vending machine ignites craze for mini prints
October 3, 2025
A retro-style art vending machine is gaining popularity in Milwaukee, selling small, collectible prints for 50 cents each, according to a WTMJ report.
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GrubMarket deploys AI-powered reporting agent to automate business insights
October 3, 2025
GrubMarket, a company in the food supply chain and e-commerce industry, has introduced an AI agent designed to automate business insights for food wholesale…
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The secret to retail loyalty in 2025? Premium experiences at every touch point
by Spencer Wright — General Manager, Like Sew
Today’s consumers aren’t just buying products — they’re seeking experiences. They want more than transactions. They expect personalized, seamless interactions…
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Trends 1st US dispensary to launch AI-powered wellness technology
October 2, 2025
Trends, a cannabis dispensary in Queens, New York, has launched Relief IQ, an in-store, AI-powered wellness and guidance platform. The dispensary is the first…
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Smart inventory strategy in uncertain times: Why panic buying could be hurting your business
by Warren Wilbee — CTO, ToolsGroup
Tariff policy will continue evolving, but retailers who respond with strategic discipline rather than reactive stockpiling will be better positioned through…
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Bookstore dispenses Richard Scarry-inspired art from vending machine
October 2, 2025
Mermaid Books, a bookstore in Milford, Connecticut, has deployed a vending machine to sell small pieces of art inspired by the children's author Richard Scarry.
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Albertsons adds travel perk for loyalty members
October 1, 2025
Grocery shopping now comes with a side of vacation savings. Albertsons has added a benefit to its For U loyalty program, allowing members to earn cash back on…
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