Walmart slashing 1,500 jobs in restructure strategy

June 5, 2025

Walmart aims to reduce its workforce by cutting 1,500 job as part of a strategy to simplify operations.

Trump’s tariffs and the battle for brands to maintain customer loyalty

by Kenn Kennedy — Head of North America, Antavo

Brands that can adapt their loyalty strategies to meet these new challenges will not only survive but have the opportunity to build even stronger, more…

Most consumers not prepared to absorb tariff price hikes

June 5, 2025

Just 20% of American consumers are prepared to absorb tariff price increases and 91% are already managing rising prices.

NRS Pay Donates $1,800 to Autism Speaks During April Autism Awareness Month

NRS Pay, the payment processing service of National Retail Solutions (NRS), donated $1,800 to Autism Speaks in April to support Autism Awareness Month and help…

Travelers depending more on rewards, loyalty program perks

June 4, 2025

Travelers are increasingly tapping rewards and loyalty programs, with nearly 80% depending on loyalty programs.

ShopRite stores deploy VoCoVo headsets

June 4, 2025

VoCoVo, which provides in-store team communication solutions, has deployed its Series 5 Pro Headsets at select ShopRite supermarket locations in the New York…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Wins 2025 Visionary Spotlight Award for Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough

ChannelVision Magazine recognizes NRS for breakthrough innovation that empowers independent retailers

Thieves use U-Haul in Walgreens ATM smash and grab

June 3, 2025

Suspects recently smashed a U-Haul through the front door of a Houston Walgreens in an attempt to steal the ATM inside. They then tied a rope and chain to the…

How digital signage plays in improving the customer experience in convenience stores

by Tom Bingham — Senior Director, LG Electronics USA

As c-stores increasingly embrace digital signage, commercial display providers in this sector continually innovate, offering advanced software solutions for…

Skimming devices discovered on Wawa ATMs

June 3, 2025

Police discovered skimming devices on two PNC ATMs at a Wawa in Souderton, Pennsylvania. It is uncertain how long these devices were on the ATMs, according to…

SMG launches Ignite®, AI-native Unified Experience Management® transforming how brands act on experience data

The only AI-native platform purpose-built for smarter, faster decisions

Woman accused of stealing via Walmart self-checkout

June 2, 2025

A Clarion, Pennsylvania woman has been charged with felony retail theft after allegedly stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise from the Clarion Walmart in…

Conversational AI market to hit $41B by 2030

June 2, 2025

The global conversational AI market is forecast to reach $41.39 billion by 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc.

How Retailers Can Make Every Shopping Experience Memorable

Explore how retailers can elevate customer engagement by blending physical and digital channels into seamless, memorable shopping experiences. The blog…

5 Reasons to use Shopify POS on Touchscreens

With Shopify POS on interactive self-service kiosk touchscreens, retailers can offer an engaging in-store shopping experience with data-driven insights.

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Future of AI in retail: Aligning progress with public perception

by Lorraine Hamby — Head of Marketing, Everseen

AI is no longer an emerging technology in the retail sector — it’s a central part of the industry's transformation. While enthusiasm for its potential is high…

Ikea launches rewards program offering points beyond purchase

May 30, 2025

Ikea U.S. has launched a rewards program that lets Ikea customers earn points throughout the entire customer journey, from planning to shopping to purchase.

Numerator debuts tariff risk index for measuring vulnerability

May 30, 2025

Numerator has released a Tariff Risk Index to quantify vulnerability across consumer categories to tariff-driven disruption.

Census data reveals steady retail April sales despite tariff concerns

May 29, 2025

Shoppers were engaged and shopping in April despite concern over tariffs, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Batteries Plus campaign puts focus on technical expertise

May 29, 2025

Batteries Plus has launched a national campaign focusing on B2B and consumer battery solutions that brands its franchisees and store teams as technical experts.