News & Media
Black Friday top holiday shopping day this year
September 23, 2025
Retailers in the U.S. will see the biggest holiday crowds on Black Friday with the last two Saturdays before Christmas taking the next two big shopping spots.
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The human touch: How kiosks are transforming retail, restaurants
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Self-service kiosks have evolved from a novelty to an essential tool in retail and restaurants, streamlining operations and improving customer experience by…
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Dallas Cowboys, Batteries Plus partner on recycling awareness
September 22, 2025
Batteries Plus is the official battery recycling partner of the Dallas Cowboys.
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Most consumers concerned about tariff impacts
September 22, 2025
A hefty majority, 87%, of U.S. consumers are worries about the impact from tariffs on shopping and finances and nearly one in five believe their job or…
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Living on the Edge: Why Edge Processing is the Future of In-Store Camera Intelligence
Edge processing is transforming retail camera intelligence by shifting analytics from servers to AI enabled devices. This white paper highlights real time…
Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
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Blue Apron relaunches with new identity, products, great flexibility for clients
September 19, 2025
Blue Apron, a meal kit company, has relaunched with a new identity, expanded product lineup and a subscription-free experience.
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Vitamin Shoppe taps Mike Forbes as EVP, chief strategy officer
September 19, 2025
The Vitamin Shoppe has appointed Mike Forbes as executive vice president and chief strategy officer.
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As e-commerce fraud rises, merchants need to win consumer trust to win their wallets
by Iryna Bondar — Senior Fraud Group Manager, Veriff
Unfortunately, there are many ways fraudsters take advantage of online platforms and customers. As a first step in building up defenses, retailers should be…
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Amazon expands reach in same-day delivery
September 18, 2025
Amazon's same-day delivery for fresh groceries is now available in more than 1,000 cities and towns, and the goal is to hit 2,300 more in the U.S. by year's…
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The overlooked advantage in digital signage: Sound that sells
by Kurt Oleson — COO, Custom Channels
Digital signage will always be about what customers see — but the future belongs to those who think about what they hear, too. Music transforms screens from…
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Most consumers would use GenAI as shopping assistant
September 18, 2025
More than 70% of consumers would use GenAI for holiday shopping and the number is much higher (85%) when it comes to Gen Z and millennial shoppers.
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Stitch Fix embraces AI, deploys stylist service
September 17, 2025
Stitch Fix, a subscription fashion company, is embracing AI and deploying a new stylist feature.
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Michaels hiring 10K-plus seasonal workers for holiday season
September 17, 2025
Michaels plans to hire more than 10,000 seasonal positions for this year's holiday shopping season.
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Most shoppers want more info to inform purchases
September 16, 2025
Most consumers, 76%, want more information given they're paying more for groceries, with 71% reading labels more closely and more often and 66% would scan a QR…
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From chaos to clarity: How CPG brands can harness commerce media for full funnel growth
by Skye Frontier — Executive Vice President, Incremental
Despite today’s fragmented retail landscape and the challenges, commerce media’s movement up the funnel is a tremendous opportunity. Never before has the scale…
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Chicago man sues Home Depot over facial recognition at self-checkout
September 16, 2025
A Chicago man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Home Depot, alleging the company is illegally using facial recognition technology at its self-checkout…
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Morrisons taps Instacart for AI-powered shopping carts
September 15, 2025
Morrisons, a U.K. grocer, is partnering with Instacart to deliver Caper Carts to its grocery aisles, marking Instacart's first retail collaboration to deploy…
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Sheetz store rebuild features kiosks, self-checkout
September 15, 2025
Sheetz has begun a rebuild of its store and gas station at Huyetts Crossroads, near Hagerstown, MD and expects the location to re-open in early 2026.
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Customer experience is the antidote to uncertain grocery market
by Alasdair James — Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer, Swiftly
The grocery sector has never faced so much uncertainty, but focusing on delivering a powerful customer experience can help maintain long-term, sustainable…
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Human touch remains supreme with consumers needing help
September 12, 2025
A hefty majority, 88%, of consumers are satisfied with interactions handled by human customer service agent compared to 60% who feel the same about AI-driven…
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