News & Media
Vending machine ignites craze for mini prints
October 3, 2025
A retro-style art vending machine is gaining popularity in Milwaukee, selling small, collectible prints for 50 cents each, according to a WTMJ report.
read now
GrubMarket deploys AI-powered reporting agent to automate business insights
October 3, 2025
GrubMarket, a company in the food supply chain and e-commerce industry, has introduced an AI agent designed to automate business insights for food wholesale…
read now
The secret to retail loyalty in 2025? Premium experiences at every touch point
by Spencer Wright — General Manager, Like Sew
Today’s consumers aren’t just buying products — they’re seeking experiences. They want more than transactions. They expect personalized, seamless interactions…
read now
Trends 1st US dispensary to launch AI-powered wellness technology
October 2, 2025
Trends, a cannabis dispensary in Queens, New York, has launched Relief IQ, an in-store, AI-powered wellness and guidance platform. The dispensary is the first…
read now
Smart inventory strategy in uncertain times: Why panic buying could be hurting your business
by Warren Wilbee — CTO, ToolsGroup
Tariff policy will continue evolving, but retailers who respond with strategic discipline rather than reactive stockpiling will be better positioned through…
read now
Bookstore dispenses Richard Scarry-inspired art from vending machine
October 2, 2025
Mermaid Books, a bookstore in Milford, Connecticut, has deployed a vending machine to sell small pieces of art inspired by the children's author Richard Scarry.
read now
Albertsons adds travel perk for loyalty members
October 1, 2025
Grocery shopping now comes with a side of vacation savings. Albertsons has added a benefit to its For U loyalty program, allowing members to earn cash back on…
read now
Zales taps Wunderkind Ads for CTV campaign
October 1, 2025
Zales teamed up with Wunderkind Ads on a connected TV campaign conducted in partnership with Xumo, a streaming venture between Comcast and Charter…
read now
Rack Room Shoes debuts lighthouse concept stores
September 30, 2025
Rack Room Shoes is continuing its national expansion with the opening of seven "lighthouse concept stores" aimed at enhancing the shopping experience.
read now
AI customer service: Transforming support
by Karel Smith — Business Manager, GPTBots.ai
Learn why AI customer service solutions make a revolution in the customer support processes, maximize their performance, and what advantages of AI customer…
read now
Criteo integrates with Google for onsite retail media
September 30, 2025
Criteo has been tapped as Google's first onsite retail media partner. Advertisers can scale campaigns across Criteo's retail media inventory via Google's…
read now
Albertsons retail media collective embraces video to power shopper-centric journey
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Albertsons Media Collective is seeing robust results from Criteo’s Onsite Video solution for retail media from a big jump in clicks and a 460% sales lift.
read now
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days happening Oct. 7-8
September 29, 2025
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days will take place this fall on Oct. 7 to Oct. 8.
read now
Diebold Nixdorf lands on Time's World's Best Companies list
September 29, 2025
Diebold Nixdorf, a company that provides solutions for banking and retail, has been named one of Time's World's Best Companies, according to a press release.
read now
Southwest Airlines debuts free inflight WiFi to rewards members
September 26, 2025
Southwest Airlines and T-Mobile have announced a partnership that will offer free inflight WiFi to all Southwest Rapid Rewards members, regardless of their…
read now
How optimization shapes the online shopping experience
by Jennifer Locke — Manager of Technical Account Management - Americas, Gurobi Optimization
In the midst of increasing scale and economic flux, successful retailers will be those who leverage the tools at their disposal to optimize the shopping…
read now
TravelCenters of America expands self-service kiosks strategy
September 26, 2025
TravelCenters of America is expanding its use of self-service kiosks at Popeyes restaurants as part of an effort to improve efficiency and customer experience…
read now
DSW debuts Uber Eats delivery option
September 25, 2025
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, a footwear retailer, has joined the Uber Eats platform.
read now
Why data partnerships are the future of retail
by Ali Moosani — CEO, GoSpotCheck by FORM
Learn how real-time visibility into shelf conditions can help retailers and suppliers improve execution, boost sales and deliver a better in-store experience.
read now
Microsoft, Revolve launch AI-driven fashion experience
September 25, 2025
Microsoft and Revolve have debut an AI-powered lifecycle commerce platform via Microsoft's Copilot, an AI computing feature.
read nowSubscribe
Get the latest news and resources from Retail Customer Experience.
Recent Posts
