National Retail Solutions (NRS) and Renascent Media Announce Return of the Retailers Networking Meetup

National Retail Solutions (NRS), in partnership with Renascent Media, is thrilled to announce the return of the Retailers Networking Meetup on Wednesday, June…

How Independent Retailers Can Compete Like National Chains— Without a National Chain Budget

Independent retailers do not need massive budgets to compete effectively in today’s marketplace. With the right technology partner, small and mid-sized…

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Coop Norway, Zetadisplay team on in-store retail media network

June 9, 2026

Coop Norway, Norway's second-largest grocery retailer, and ZetaDisplay have entered into the next phase of an agreement after the successful roll out of a…

Gas fueling Costco growth, customer loyalty

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

Consumers wanting cheap gas are hitting Costco pumps and driving customer loyalty for the wholesaler.

When value wins, loyalty follows

by Chris Cubba — Chief Revenue Officer, Snipp Interactive

The idea that loyalty is fading is a misread of the market. It’s not that consumers have stopped being loyal; they’ve simply stopped tolerating weak value.

Amazon Web Services debuts AI retail solution built on Alexa for Shopping

June 8, 2026

Amazon Web Services has launched an AI-powered solution to help retailers build AI-powered shopping experience.

The celebration season: Retail's second biggest gifting window is hiding in plain sight

by Colin Jeavons — CEO, Nomix Group

Commerce does not wait at a destination. It is present wherever the consumer is when the occasion enters their mind.

Publix buys out shopping center landlord

June 4, 2026

Publix Super Markets has purchased a shopping center where one of its Boynton Beach locations is housed for $78 million, according to a Connect CRE report.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 happening June 23-26

June 3, 2026

Amazon has moved up its annual summertime sales event to be ahead of FIFA World Cup and July 4, given the 250th U.S. independence anniversary.

Amazon melds Rufus, Alexa+ for ‘Alexa for Shopping’ feature

June 3, 2026

Amazon has combined its Rufus online site assistant and its Alexa+ service to create "Alexa for Shopping," for its app and website.

Target names Jeff England, chief supply chain leader

June 2, 2026

Target has hired Jeff England as executive vice president, chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31.

Target taps 3D, simulation tech for Houston Receive Center

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

Meeting consumer demand is the top priority for any retailer and for Target that means faster, more efficient product distribution.

How apparel brands are scaling quality without slowing speed to market

by Nicole Brackett — Senior Account Executive, North America and France, TradeBeyond

The brands best positioned for the next phase of retail competition are those treating quality as a continuous, data-driven capability rather than a reactive…

Home Depot earnings reflect consumer resilience

June 1, 2026

Home Depot consumers are "engaged" despite high gas prices and dipping consumer confidence.

How self-service is now retail infrastructure

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…

CrownTV rolls out Samsung4K Displays across Janie and Jack Stores

May 29, 2026

CrownTV has installed over a dozen Samsung commercial 4K displays across five children clothing brand Janie and Jack locations — Brookfield Place, Garden State…

Reducing shrink without dismantling customer experience and trust

by Daniel Gabay — CEO, Trigo

Shrink isn’t going away. Economic pressure, and everyday opportunistic theft, will continue to challenge retailers. But heavy-handed enforcement or experiences…

The new chapter of bookstores: From retail to experience

by Clare Jones — Outreach Manager, CUSTOM NEON PTY LTD

Retail as we know it is shifting. Across industries, stores are no longer just points of sale, they’re experiences.

Zoovu acquires Xgen AI to create single AI native engine

May 28, 2026

Zoovu has acquired Xgen AI to create one AI-native engine for e-commerce product discovery.

Walmart reduces workforce in streamlining operations

May 27, 2026

Walmart has cut 1,000 jobs as part of a streamlining initiative within its operating structure, according to a CNBC report.