Retail’s new power broker: AI and the rise of intelligent supply chain execution

by Eugene Amigud — Chief Innovation Officer, Infios

AI has become the new retail gatekeeper. And it favors brands that execute intelligently, consistently and at speed.

Buc-ee's rolling out specialty coffee vending

March 30, 2026

Roadside retail phenomenon Buc-ees is expanding its beverage offerings through a partnership with Costa Coffee, introducing automated coffee kiosks at…

How to protect razor-thin retail margins with AI

by Leigh Helsel — Partner, Retail Lead, Centric Consulting

Retail margins are on the verge of a complete meltdown. Yet, retailers using AI are seeing the opposite trend. Knowing how and where to invest in AI is…

Sally Beauty debuts TikTok Shop

March 27, 2026

Beauty retailer Sally Beauty has launched Sally Beauty on TikTok Shop.

Pandora taps Hardis Supply Chain for supply chain modernization

March 26, 2026

Pandora, one of the world's largest jewelry retailers, has partnered with Hardis Supply Chain, which offers supply chain software technology, to undertake a…

eyefactive Wins Second Place at Best Retail Cases Award 2025

eyefactive receives an award at the Best Retail Case Award 2025 in the Omnichannel category.

Uber debuts safety ride program for female customers

March 25, 2026

Uber is expanding a pilot program aimed at boosting safety with a feature that allows female riders and drivers to be match with another female for trips.

Circa Resort & Casino teams with VenHub on autonomous smart store

March 24, 2026

Circa Resort & Casino, in downtown Las Vegas, is partnering with VenHub to bring an autonomous smart store to the resort.

Smelly ad campaign draws negative consumer response

March 24, 2026

A quest to spritz the scent of chocolate as part of an ad campaign in King's Cross station in London didn't go over well with transit commuters.

Friar Tux AI try-on tool offers virtual formalwear shopping experience

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

Friar Tux's AI try-on tool allows customers to view a personalized visualization of selected suits and tuxedos, enabling comparison of different styles and…

Selectable, not just seen: Why brand visibility isn’t enough in AI commerce

by Chris Bartosik — Sr. Director of Healthcare, Retail, and E-Commerce, Concentrix

Brands that rely on traditional tactics like sharp design, broad advertising and prime placement, find themselves competing in a game where the referee is an…

Retail sales expected to grow 4.4% this year

March 24, 2026

Retail sales this year will grow by 4.4%, hitting $5.6 trillion.

Pennsylvania debuts bill to fight dynamic pricing

March 23, 2026

Pennsylvania lawmakers are proposing a Senate bill, 1205, that would ban dynamic pricing.

Amazon debuts 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

March 23, 2026

Amazon has debuted faster delivery options, including a one-hour window and a three hour service which is now live in over 2,000 cities and towns.

Customers reject AI slop: Don’t let automated ads ruin your retail marketing strategy

by Mike Schrobo — CEO and Founder, Fraud Blocker

Automation will mature and case studies will improve but, until that point, we must ensure advertising is for humans by humans.

February retail sales reveal moderate gains

March 20, 2026

Retail sales grew again in February and data revealed strong increases year over year, according to a report from the National Retail Federation and CNBC.

Pegasus TransTech rolling out kiosks at Pilot Travel Centers

March 19, 2026

Pegasus TransTech has introduced new Transflo Express self-service scan station kiosks at selected Pilot Travel Center locations, according to a report on the…

Payment digitalization changing consumer spending approach

March 18, 2026

Nearly half, 48%, of consumers, and nearly 63% of Gen Z shoppers, report that the digitalization of payments has significantly changed how they approach…

Cape Cod Cafe Pizza hits 400-plus Target stores

March 17, 2026

Cape Cod Café's frozen pizza line has expanded to approximately 400 Target stores nationwide, according to a press release.

2026 will be a year of rapid technological advancement

by Ben Johnston — Chief Operating Officer, Kapitus

For small business retailers, 2025 was a year consumed by the promise of change and the fear of what that change would bring.