Vending machine offers rare chips

July 7, 2026

A Portland entrepreneur is launching a specialty vending machine dedicated to hard-to-find and regional snack chips from across the U.S. and around the world…

Perfume vending getting popular in Japan

July 6, 2026

Japanese fragrance companies are expanding beyond traditional retail channels to attract new customers through personalized consultations and self-service…

Shoppers embracing digital screens in retail environments

July 6, 2026

Shoppers are becoming increasingly receptive to digital screens in retail environments.

Attention is the new currency: Why traditional museums are losing audiences and how immersive experiences can save them

by Anton Tertyshnyk — Creative Director, Lumotion Studio

Today, cultural spaces are forced to compete not merely with one another, but with the endless, rapid-fire stream of short-form digital content.

NRS Petro Adds Bennett Dispenser Support to Its Turnkey POS for Independent Gas Stations

NRS Petro supports both new and existing Bennett dispensers, giving independent gas station operators all-in-one pump control and store management.

Vending machine spotlights local artists

July 3, 2026

A miniature art vending machine inside Inkwell Booksellers in Minneapolis is helping artists reach new audiences while generating income from their work…

Interactive kiosk enhances visitor experience at Louisiana airport

July 3, 2026

Travelers arriving at Shreveport Regional Airport in Louisiana now have access to an interactive tourism kiosk for exploring the ArkLaTex region, according to…

Customer loyalty that goes beyond the transaction

by Andrew Stern — CEO, Quilt Software

Customer loyalty is more elusive than ever. Competing on cost, experiences, product assortment and more, retailers want to create relationships that last. Too…

Target opening 11 stores in July

July 2, 2026

Target will open 11 stores in July across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Utah.

Bath & Body Works finds a home at Ulta Beauty

July 2, 2026

Ulta Beauty shoppers will find a curated selection of Bath & Body Works items across home fragrance and body care at select Ulta Beauty store locations…

Retailers under pressure: Why risk management may matter more than revenue

by Julie Roseland — Head of Commercial Liability & Property Claims, ERGO NEXT Insurance

Small retailers often see a large spike in revenue around major holidays but the same surge in traffic that drives sales can also create more opportunities for…

Self-checkout shrink problem ongoing

July 1, 2026

Self-checkout maybe the dominant transaction method in many retail stores but it continues to generate higher levels of shrink and operational losses than…

Texas tourism group launches interactive kiosk at Buc-ee's

July 1, 2026

The Temple, Texas, tourism organization Discover Temple has installed an interactive visitor kiosk inside the Buc-ee's travel center at 4155 N. General Bruce…

Costco opening 7 stores in August

June 30, 2026

After debuting two new stores in June, in Syracuse, Utah, and Pensacola, Florida, Costco is getting ready to open seven wholesale warehouses in August.

Automated retail drives FIFA merchandising windfall

June 30, 2026

The soccer governing body FIFA has dramatically expanded the retail reach of the 2026 World Cup by placing officially licensed merchandise in thousands of…

Hologram kiosks helping students at Virginia college

June 30, 2026

South Korean hologram technology company Marketon has completed the installation of its educational hovering hologram systems at Columbia College in Vienna…

The now and next steps retailers should take in the agentic commerce era

by Nicole Jass — Senior Vice President, Enterprise Strategy, Signifyd

The projected promise and perils of agentic commerce seem to change almost daily, and that can be disconcerting. A thoughtful approach now will put merchants…

AI checkout speeds purchase time at MotoGP event

June 30, 2026

Aramark Spain supported food and beverage operations at the Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia from May 15-17, according to a press release, marking its…

Smart kiosk turns airport traffic into fragrance sales

June 29, 2026

Dubai-based Travel Retail Sales & Services, working with fragrance brand Armaf and Abu Dhabi Airports, has introduced what the companies claim is the first…

Kiosks turn NYC sidewalks into watch parties

June 29, 2026

New York City expanded its use of the LinkNYC network to celebrate the New York Knicks' NBA Finals run, according to a press release, with 130 kiosks across…