Turkish airline rolls out self-check-in kiosks

July 16, 2026

Turkish leisure airline Corendon Airlines has introduced self-service airport check-in kiosks as part of its digital transformation strategy, according to a…

Tanger shopping center growth opportunity driven by consumer demand

July 15, 2026

Tanger Inc.'s retail shopping center growth opportunities are being driven by consumer demand for outlet retail, according to Michael Bilerman, executive vice…

NRS, Renascent Media event draws over 100 retailers

July 15, 2026

National Retail Solutions, in partnership with Renascent Media, welcomed more than 100 retailers, entrepreneurs and business owners to its Retailer Networking…

Buc-ee’s opening in San Marcos this year, Boerne in 2027

July 14, 2026

Buc-ee's will be opening two stores in Texas. The first, a location in San Marcos will open this year and a store in Boerne will open in 2027.

Why AI is failing retail customer service (and how to fix it)

by David Karandish — Founder & CEO, Capacity

Done right, agentic AI and automation can fundamentally change how retail CX operates. However, most retailers struggle to implement AI effectively.

Primark stores arriving in Texas, Indiana

July 14, 2026

Primark, an international fashion retailer, will open its seventh Texas store, at Willowbrook Mall in Houston on July 16, and its first store in the state of…

At the Watercooler with Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP, grocery, general merchandising and innovation for Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions

by Retail Customer Experience

Yevgeni Tsirulnik, SVP, grocery, general merchandising and innovation for Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, discusses his career path, industry trends and…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Target deploying attendance tracking system to boost customer experience

July 13, 2026

Target is planning to deploy a point-based store employee attendance tracking system as part of its strategy to boost store operations and customer experience.

Detwiler’s Farm Market developing biggest store yet

July 13, 2026

Detwiler's Farm Market plans to build its biggest store to date and it will be the first location to be built from ground up.

Nominations open for 2026 Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Awards

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

The organizers of the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation (ARKI) Show are accepting nominations for the 2026 ARKI Awards, recognizing the companies, products…

Saks strategy is high-end shopping, white-glove service

July 10, 2026

Now that it has officially exited bankruptcy, Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, aims to focus on…

American Airlines grab-and-go lounge arriving soon at NY airport

July 10, 2026

American Airlines is prepping a grab-and-go lounge at New York's JFK International airport that should launched for business by the end of 2026.

Why the Right Kiosk Software Is the Key to Digital Success

Explore a complete kiosk software buyer's guide to help your business choose secure, scalable, and future-ready self-service kiosk solutions.

Presented by eyefactive GmbH

Toys R Us Canada selling store leases to Ontario company

July 9, 2026

Toys R Us Canada is selling 10 store leases to Putman, an Ontario-based company owned by Doug Putnam.

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…