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NRS launches direct POS integration with Uber Eats
August 21, 2026
National Retail Solutions, which operates a point-of-sale network for independent retailers, has launched direct POS integration with Uber Eats.
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Kroger names Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer, EVP
August 21, 2026
The Kroger Co. has hired Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer and executive vice president.
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Walmart: Tariff refunds will keep prices low
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Walmart revealed it had 11,000 rollbacks in prices in the second quarter, up from 7,200 rollbacks at the end of the first quarter.
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Target sales reveal growth boosted by tariff refunds
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Target beat street expectations with its Q2 earnings but CEO Michael Fiddelke said there is still important work ahead.
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Social media influencing back-to-school shopping
August 20, 2026
Over half of U.S. parents, 58%, shopping for back-to-school needs report that social media and online trends are influencing child requests.
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Many consumers will start holiday shopping before Black Friday
August 20, 2026
A hefty number of shoppers, 83%, will begin planning for holiday purchases before Black Friday, according to a Consumer Pulse research report, and 71% will…
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Rethinking customer retention: From churn prevention to value creation
by Luke Smith — Principal Consultant, Optima Partners
Retention can no longer be treated as a narrow, model-driven function focused on preventing churn. Instead, it should be reframed as a strategic capability…
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Target opens at former movie theater site
August 20, 2026
A 149,655-square-foot Target store has opened at Plaza de Perris, in Perris, California.
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Most consumers concerned about back-to-school costs
August 19, 2026
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. consumers with school-age kids are extremely or very concerned about back-to-school costs this year.
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Albertsons expands AI-powered grocery
August 19, 2026
Albertsons Companies is expanding AI-powered grocery shopping with a plugin that lets shoppers discover new products, reorder weekly lists and build carts from…
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AI will power holiday shopping
August 19, 2026
Artificial intelligence discovery will play a meaningful role in this year's retail holiday season, with 72% of U.S. consumers regularly or at least…
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Home Depot deploys express delivery nationwide, Q2 earnings exceed expectations
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Home Depot launches nationwide express delivery across all U.S. markets on the same day Q2 earnings reflect sales of $47.9 billion in Q2 2026, an increase of…
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Where retail technology investments impact margins the most
by Sathananthan S — PM, Ciklum
The retailers that pull ahead in the next few years will be the ones disciplined enough to spend where the P&L actually moves, to fix the data and platform…
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Jetstar will soon charge for overhead luggage use
August 18, 2026
An Australia-based airline plans to implement a charge for using overhead luggage space.
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Target store coming to Fort Worth
August 18, 2026
Target plans to open its sixth location in Fort Worth, Texas as part of the retailer's strategy to expand its presence in the North Texas market.
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Canada Asian grocery retailer expanding into Manitoba
August 18, 2026
T&T Supermarket, Canada's largest Asian grocer, is expanding into Manitoba.
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Rural King opens 9th Alabama store
August 17, 2026
Rural King, a retailer focused on the rural lifestyle, has opened its ninth store in Alabama.
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Costco July sales reflect 10% jump
August 17, 2026
Costco Wholesale had a robust July as net sales were $23.12 billion, reflecting a jump of 10.7% compared to July 2025, according to a company investor press…
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Morrisons deploying Everseen AI in 200 UK stores
August 17, 2026
Major U.K. supermarket chain Morrisons has entered a long-term partnership with Cork, Ireland-based Everseen to introduce computer-vision technology at its…
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American Airlines boosting loyalty rewards
August 17, 2026
American Airlines has updated its loyalty rewards with new options to choose from starting at the 15,000 point reward level.
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