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Autonomous retail concept scales up at Circa Resort
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
VenHub Global Inc. and Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas are innovating on what may be the world's most advanced autonomous smart store installation.
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More consumers tapping AI when looking for a deal
April 10, 2026
A hefty number of consumers, nearly 70%, are using AI to find deals and retailer discounts.
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Amazon to stock weight loss drug in clinic kiosks
April 10, 2026
Amazon.com plans to begin stocking Eli Lilly's newly approved oral weight loss drug at kiosks located in some of its primary care clinics, while also offering…
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Fuel costs hitting import carriers may impact retailers, customers
April 9, 2026
While imports at U.S. container ports aren't being significantly impacted by the Iran conflict, an increase in fuel costs for ocean carriers could eventually…
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Eyefactive takes 2nd place in omnichannel at Best Retail Cases Award 2025 event
April 8, 2026
Eyefactive took second place in the omnichannel category at the Best Retail Cases Award 2025 event that took place during ISPO Munich.
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Customer experience horror stories and how better connection prevents them
by Lisa Orford — Global Vice President, Contact Center Product Management, 8x8, Inc.
Most customer experience “horror stories” don’t start with bad intentions. They start with good people working hard, but in disconnected systems.
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AI use as shopping tool gains traction
April 7, 2026
Artificial intelligence tools are being used for shopping, especially among the Gen Z consumer as consumers are seeing value in AI's ability find deals, do…
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Costco shifting from self-checkout to scan-and-go, shoppers report
April 6, 2026
Costco is adjusting its checkout strategy, with some stores eliminating or limiting self-checkout lanes in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce theft…
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Minnesota lawmakers mulling surveillance pricing ban
April 3, 2026
Lawmakers in Minneapolis are considering a ban of surveillance-pricing technology and use when it comes to food retail establishments.
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VenHub ranks in top 10 on most innovative companies list
April 3, 2026
VenHub Global, Inc. has been named to Fast Company's 2026 "Most Innovative Companies," ranking, landing in the top 10 within the retail category.
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CVS Health debuts apothecary-style pharmacy locations
April 2, 2026
CVS Health had debuted the first of nearly 20 apothecary-style pharmacy locations it plans to open this year to increase access to pharmacy care.
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Real estate firm taps eyefactive for interactive touchscreen
April 2, 2026
Dune Signature, a firm based in Senegal, has deployed an interactive touchscreen aimed at enhancing customer engagement by providing an immersive virtual…
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Toshiba leader talks mobile device innovations, retail customer experience tech
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is going big when it comes to mobile solutions for the retail segment.
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Buc-ee’s launching first Ohio store
April 1, 2026
Buc-ee's, a popular traveler convenience store, will open its first-ever Ohio location this week.
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Burlington opening in Conway, South Carolina
April 1, 2026
Burlington is getting ready to open a store, featuring a "reimagined store design," in Conway, South Carolina.
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Cinchio Solutions intros retail inventory kiosk
March 31, 2026
Denver-based technology platform provider Cinchio Solutions has launched a new self-service retail kiosk designed for cultural institutions seeking to…
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Swipe fees hit record-setting $198.25B
March 31, 2026
Credit and debit card swipe fees, charged by banks and by card networks to merchants for transaction processing, has hit a new record of $198.25 billion…
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Retail’s new power broker: AI and the rise of intelligent supply chain execution
by Eugene Amigud — Chief Innovation Officer, Infios
AI has become the new retail gatekeeper. And it favors brands that execute intelligently, consistently and at speed.
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Buc-ee's rolling out specialty coffee vending
March 30, 2026
Roadside retail phenomenon Buc-ees is expanding its beverage offerings through a partnership with Costa Coffee, introducing automated coffee kiosks at…
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How to protect razor-thin retail margins with AI
by Leigh Helsel — Partner, Retail Lead, Centric Consulting
Retail margins are on the verge of a complete meltdown. Yet, retailers using AI are seeing the opposite trend. Knowing how and where to invest in AI is…
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