How AI is helping fix retail’s $1.7T inventory problem

by Nicola Bond — Co-Founder and CEO, Merchmix

When retailers get inventory right, the impact goes beyond reducing waste. They free up margin to invest in better experiences, build resilience into their…

No Frills grocery opens in Canada

July 9, 2026

A No Frills grocery store is the anchor tenant at a shopping center in Canada.

Kroger acquiring Giant Eagle in $1.65B deal

July 8, 2026

Kroger Co. is acquiring Giant Eagle, a family-owned food and pharmacy retailer, for a purchase price of $1.65 billion.

Walmart retains top spot on NRF top 100 retailers list

July 8, 2026

Walmart once again has topped the annual Top 100 Retailers list released by the National Retail Federation and which is compiled by Kantar.

Solving retail store associate challenges by eliminating the information gap, cognitive overwhelm, annoying AI

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

A Jumpmind AX Insight study reveals retail store associates are battling more than a few challenges and while technology promises big rewards it isn’t always…

Self-service floral vending machine fills a gap

July 7, 2026

An Ohio florist has expanded her business beyond a traditional storefront by launching a floral vending machine at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in…

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…

From Noise to Clarity: Reimagining Employee Communication Through In-Store Screens

Retailers often struggle to deliver timely, consistent communication to deskless employees. This webinar explores how in-store digital communication helps…

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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…