Buzzblender Adds Custom Development Services for Resellers Digital Signage

Buzzblender, a provider of cloud-based digital signage software, is expanding its services to include custom development and integration solutions for…

AI fatigue in retail Is a chatbot problem, not an AI problem

by Alessio Bonfietti — Chief Science Officer, Data, AI and Analytics, XTEL

What's often labeled as "AI fatigue" is actually something more specific — interface exhaustion. The issue isn't AI itself, but how it's been deployed.

Tractor Supply Company acqires veterinary services business VIP Petcare

June 12, 2026

Tractor Supply Company, a rural lifestyle retailer, has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare from PetIQ, a Bansk Group company.

Martha Stewart prepping AI-powered home management site

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

The startup, due to launch the Hint site, has $10 million in seed funding from Slow Ventures, a venture capital fund.

The Raley’s Companies launch in-store media network

June 11, 2026

The Raley's Companies is launching an in-store retail media network with Grocery TV across 208 stores spanning Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill, Bashas', Food City…

The missing link in retail AI ROI: Connected process chains

by Dietmar Guhe — Vice President Research and Innovation, Arvato

Without embedding AI across process chains, retailers risk missing AI's full return on investment potential.

Kroger chief associate experience officer announces retirement

June 10, 2026

Tim Massa, EVP and chief associate experience officer for Kroger will retire in September.

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…