Yesway opening 1st Allsup store in Arizona

September 28, 2026

Yesway will open its first-ever Allsup's convenience store in the state of Arizona on Oct. 2. The location expands the company's footprint into its tenth…

Behavior-Led Innovation: How Consumer Behavior Drives the Future of Retail

Retail innovation starts with the customer. As shopping behaviors evolve, they reshape expectations and influence how retailers design experiences and…

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A Smarter Approach to Inventory Optimization Using AI

AI is giving specialty retailers greater visibility into inventory performance and changing demand. This blog explores how AI can strengthen forecasting and…

Consumers are loyalty stacking at fuel pumps more than ever

September 25, 2026

Consumers, in response to inflation and increasing gas prices, are 'loyalty stacking' when it comes to paying for fuel at the pump.

Holiday sales projected to grow 4% to 7%

September 25, 2026

This year's U.S. holiday sales are projected to grow 4% to 7% despite the fact that consumer confidence is declining.

Most fashion shoppers don’t trust AI to make purchases

September 25, 2026

Just 7% of fashion shoppers trust AI to buy for them and want more control before giving AI tools that task.

How retailers can capitalize as consumers become more intentional

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

Economics and budget tightening are spurring shoppers to be more intentional when purchasing. The trend presents opportunities for retailers to win new…

Why Gen Z's shift offline is changing the rules of brand building for retailers

by William Weeks — Chief Marketing Officer, Pion

As digital channels become more fragmented and less predictable, the brands that will stand out are those that combine seamless digital experiences with…

Amazon expanding use of smart glasses for delivery drivers

September 24, 2026

Amazon is expanding the use of smart glasses to its delivery drivers to reduce smartphone reliance in the last leg of the delivery journey.

US retail sales rebounded late summer

September 24, 2026

Retail sales in the U.S. came back big in August and illustrates the economy's resilience even though consumers are still a bit stressed about inflation.

Travelers happier with airports

September 24, 2026

Airport satisfaction jumped "significantly" this year, according to the J.D. Power's annual North America Airport Satisfaction study, and the higher ratings…

Halloween spend to hit $13.5B

September 24, 2026

Halloween spending is projected to hit $13.5 billion, according to the National Retail Federation's annual consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights &…

Target updates employee brand attire

September 23, 2026

The Target team members apparel line, called Collection 186, is getting updated. The next evolution of the brand wear that debuted in early summer will arrive…

Amazon expanding same-day delivery hub

September 23, 2026

Amazon expects to have 1,000 same-day delivery hubs up and running by 2031. The expansion strategy, known internally as Project Mercury, will increase the…

Kwik taps Par Technology for guest engagement strategy

September 23, 2026

Kwik Fill has selected PAR Retail as a strategic technology partner to help Kwik Fill deliver more relevant, personalized customer experiences while building a…

Retailers say ‘omnichannel’ but promotions systems say otherwise

by Dan Surtees — Vice President of Strategy, XCCommerce

Retailers love to tout their "one brand" experience, a seamless online, mobile and physical retailing encounter. And, it's true, promotions can be an immediate…

Toys R Us opening 120 stores this holiday season

September 22, 2026

Toys R Us is gearing up for a big U.S. retail expansion with plans to launch 120 standalone stores this holiday season.

Holiday shoppers embracing AI helpers

September 22, 2026

Holiday shoppers are embracing AI assistants while prioritizing value and trust, according to the Cordial research report, "Holiday 2026: Consumer Shopping…

Rising grocery costs will make holiday celebrations stressful

September 22, 2026

A good majority of Americans, 78%, expect higher prices to impact holiday spending and 50% believe rising grocery costs will make holiday hosting more…

Digital Signage Just Got Smarter Here’s What Changed

Discover how interactive digital signage, self-service kiosk solutions, AI in retail, and interactive retail media are transforming customer experiences.

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