Cashierless robot store highlights automation at conference

August 31, 2026

A cashierless convenience store demonstrated at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing showed how multiple robots could complete an entire retail…

Gen Z, rich consumers driving opportunities for Walmart

August 28, 2026

Gen Z shoppers and higher-income households, those earning over $100,000, are driving growth for Walmart while lower-income households and Boomers are pulling…

Households tapping AI, discounts, secondhand shops in back-to-school shopping

August 28, 2026

As students head back into the classroom across the U.S. families are using AI, discounts and second-hand shopping when it comes to back-to-school spending.

More than half of young consumers wary of AI

August 28, 2026

Young U.S. adults are increasingly wary of AI and more than half are more concerned than excited about the technology, an increase from 37% in 2021.

Amazon expanding drone delivery this year

August 27, 2026

Amazon Prime Air drone delivery is expanding to nearly 500 cities and towns this year.

Why retail warehouse technology keeps falling short of the customer experience promise

by Michelle Jones — Director of Presales and Solutions Consulting, Logistics Reply

The frustration retail warehouse leaders feel with technology implementations begins with how the industry has framed maturity.

Walmart deploying commerce intelligence platform to Sam’s Clubs

August 27, 2026

Walmart is deploying Walmart Data Ventures' first-party commerce intelligence platform to its Sam's Club locations in 2027.

Costco moves into Medicare business via SCAN Health Plan

August 27, 2026

Costco is partnering with SCAN Health Plan to launch a suite of senior-focused insurance products and is Costco's first partnership with a Medicare plan.

UK supermarket pauses facial recognition system after customer wrongly accused

August 26, 2026

British supermarket chain Sainsbury's has temporarily suspended facial recognition technology at its East Dulwich store in London after employees wrongly…

Walmart launches Tap to Pay at Walmart stores, Sam’s Club locations

August 26, 2026

Walmart is launching Tap to Pay as a payment option at select Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations.

Aldi asks fans to choose next coffee creamer flavor

August 26, 2026

Aldi is leaving the flavor of its next Barissimo coffee creamer, or possibly two flavors, in the hands of fans.

Target issues apology on offensive costume: We got this wrong

August 25, 2026

Target is apologizing for selling a costume deemed offensive that ignited strong social media backlash.

Costco opening in Ontario beach town, Buffalo store plans move forward

August 25, 2026

Costco is getting reading to open a warehouse in Wasaga Beach, an Ontario beach town.

Analyst predicts consumer spending slowdown

August 25, 2026

Consumer spending growth will be sluggish in the months ahead as the springtime growth was likely due to the federal tax refund spending, according to Goldman…

The most valuable moment in retail media

by David Buckingham — CEO, Ecrebo

Retail media largely focuses on influencing shoppers before the transaction, while in-store media helps influence decisions during the shopping trip.

Buc-ee’s debuts 1st Arkansas store

August 25, 2026

Buc-ee's has opened its first Arkansas store featuring 120 gas pumps and which is 74,000 square feet.

Getting the lighting right for large-format retail displays

by Retail Customer Experience

When evaluating large-format displays, you may have to make sure to view them in the right lightning, not just in a dim showroom.

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Where do outdoor display failures begin?

by Retail Customer Experience

The gap between a screen that lasts and one that washes out, overheats or breaches a brightness limit comes down to getting the specification and the approvals…

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Vitamin Shoppe opens Utah store

August 24, 2026

The Vitamin Shoppe has opened a retail location in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Amazon locker network expands to more than 750 colleges

August 24, 2026

Amazon has expanded its Locker network to more than 750 locations across more than 500 U.S. college and university campuses, according to a press release. The…