Majority of consumers deeply concerned about potential tariff price increases

April 30, 2025

A strong majority, 55%, of U.S. consumers are deeply concerned about potential tariff-drive price increases.

Lowe’s acquiring Artisan Design Group for $1.3B

April 29, 2025

Lowe's Companies Inc. is acquiring Artisan Design Group, a provider of design, distribution and installation services for interior surface finishes, for $1.32…

What's coming in retail: 4 consumer insights to watch for

by Joanna Clark-Simpson — Head of Consumer Research and Marketing, PissedConsumer.com

Consumers are cautious as they watch for impacts from economic conditions, but consumers remain willing to spend their money with retailers who offer…

Theisen’s Home Farm Auto deploys Tally to drive enhanced in-store experience

April 29, 2025

Theisen's Home Farm Auto is deploying Tally, Simbe's advanced shelf-scanning inventory robot, to locations in Dubuque and Dyersville, in Iowa and in Jefferson…

Introducing MARS: Ultra-Bright MultiTouch Display with Object Recognition

MARS Premium MultiTouch Screens: High-brightness display, optical bonding, object recognition technology and software marketplace.

Hundreds Turn Out for First Retailers Networking Meetup Hosted by National Retail Solutions (NRS)

National Retail Solutions (NRS), in collaboration with Renascent Media and Rainbow Heaven Distributors LLC, successfully hosted the inaugural Retailers…

Consumers embracing Gen AI tools in lieu of typical search engines

April 28, 2025

Over half, 58%, of consumers have replaced traditional search engines with Gen AI tools when it comes to searching product and service recommendations. The…

Retail sales grew in March despite tariff concern

April 28, 2025

Retail sales grew in March, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, but consumers are worried about the impact of rising tariffs, according to the National…

Three Ireland - Innovating the Retail Space

Three Ireland is evolving from a classic mobile retail company into a digital lifestyle brand through touchscreen solutions from the interactive digital…

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Chestnut Market debuts Mashgin AI checkout in Connecticut

April 25, 2025

Chestnut Market has deployed Mashgin's AI-powered checkout at its Bethel, Connecticut store.

Retailers and consumers are out of sync. Why? In a word, it’s words

by Purva Gupta — Co-Founder & CEO, Lily AI

Retailers and brands that embrace AI can significantly impact performance across ads, search results, and customer experiences, making online shopping the…

Mattress Firm teams with invent.ai to boost supply chain efficiency

April 25, 2025

Mattress Firm is teaming up with invent.ai, a provider of retail inventory optimization solutions, to develop AI-driven inventory solutions for demand…

Revolutionizing retail: How Gen AI elevates the shopper experience

by Melanie Nuce-Hilton — Senior Vice President of Customer Success, GS1 US

For retailers ready to embrace this innovation, the rewards are immense: deeper customer loyalty, increased sales, and a significant competitive edge. As…

Consumers struggling to get help, frustrated by search efforts

April 24, 2025

A good number of consumers, 84%, struggle to find information during search efforts and 53% cite search as their biggest frustration in the digital customer…

Foot Locker taps Ometria to drive data-powered customer marketing

April 24, 2025

Foot Locker has partnered with Ometria as its customer data platform to accelerate data-powered customer marketing and to forge deeper customer relationships.

Consumers prioritizing price these days

April 23, 2025

More than half of consumers, 55%, plan to prioritize products with the lowest price when shopping in the coming months and 33% of retailers believe shoppers…

Batteries Plus signs 17 franchise agreements

April 23, 2025

The year is off to a rousing start for Batteries Plus as the specialty battery chain has signed 17 franchise agreements and opened eight locations across seven…

Tariffs a growing concern with shoppers

April 22, 2025

A majority of households have concerns about tariffs, a potential recession and stock market volatility, according to a Numerator report.

The secret to winning retail CX: Invest in your employees

by Rebecca Becker — Vice President, Retail Experience Solutions, Forsta

Competition in retail is fiercer than ever, and adopting a comprehensive approach to employee experience is no longer optional — it's necessary. Adopting new…

Sam’s Club growth strategy features scan and go tech, personalized AI advertising

April 22, 2025

Sam's Club has an ambitious growth strategy plan that includes doubling membership and sales over the next eight to 10 years as well as greater deployment of…