Aldi marks a big anniversary with lots of store openings

February 5, 2026

ALDI, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in the U.S. this year, plans to open more than 180 stores across 31 states in 2026.

Korbyt unveiling enhancements to AI agent suite

February 5, 2026

Korbyt is unveiling additions to its 5C Agent Suite at this week's ISE 2026 event.

Retail’s big reset: Why 2026 will separate brands that execute from brands that just plan

The brands that win in 2026 will be the ones that execute — consistently, visibly, and without excuses.

Crypto going mainstream among US merchants

February 4, 2026

Cryptocurrency payments are quickly moving in to the mainstream of U.S. commerce with nearly four out of 10 (39%) accepting cryptocurrency at checkout.

Cash stolen from Kroger ATM in Ohio

February 4, 2026

Police in Green Township, Ohio are on the lookout for two individuals who allegedly stole cash from a Kroger ATM, according to a report by Yahoo.

Bish Creative debuts 32-inch E-Paper Smart Signs at NRF 2026

Bish Creative shared insight on the E-Series Digital Merchandising Platform which made its debut inside the Samsung booth at NRF 2026 event.

Presented by Bish Creative

Marketing email campaigns reflected tariffs, TikTok trends in 2025

February 4, 2026

A good majority, 75%, of marketing emails campaigns featured trade policy news with mention of tariffs, according to an Omnisend analysis.

Self-service reshaping retail in Australia

February 3, 2026

Self-service is a preferred checkout option for consumers in Australia but shoppers want improvement in the technology.

Why small retailers are ditching tablets for dedicated POS terminals

by Jamie Irwin — Senior Content Manager, Volcora

Consumer tablets helped thousands of small retailers start fast. But for sustained throughput, predictable uptime and stronger long-term economics, dedicated…

The potential impact of Walmart's ChatGPT shopping strategy

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

The world's largest retailer is expanding its AI use via ChatGPT. But there are questions on how the shopping channel will be received by consumers.

The Vitamin Shoppe debuts innovation store in New York City

February 3, 2026

The Vitamin Shoppe has launched an 'Innovation Store" at 157 East 86th street in the Upper East Side of New York City.

URway Holdings details AI Connect Bar capabilities

AI Connect Bar is a unified communications product intentionally designed to leverage the full power of conversational (voice) AI.

Presented by URway Holdings

NCR Atleos renews partnership with Heart of England

February 2, 2026

NCR Atleos has renewed its partnership with Heart of England Co-operative, a network of retailers in England. The partnership is a five-year extension and…

Valentine’s Day spending projected to be record-setting

February 2, 2026

Consumer spend on Valentine's Day is projected to hit a record $29.1 billion, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation conducted by Prosper…

Custom Channels intros in-store engagement platform

February 2, 2026

Custom Channels has debuted a unified in-store engagement platform that can transform how brands communication with customers by connecting audio promotions…

Creative Realities shares insight on drive-thru tech, acquisition, adtech stack innovation

Creative Realities gives the scoop on Digital Drive-Thru 2.0, the company’s adtech stack and a recent acquisition.

Presented by Creative Realities

Amazon slicing 16K jobs in re-organizational strategy

January 30, 2026

Amazon is cutting 16,000 roles across the company as part of an organizational streamline initiated in October, 2025.

Stinker Stores boosts employee retention with DailyPay

January 30, 2026

Stinker Stores, an Idaho-based c-store chain, is enjoying strong employee retention and less worker turnover with its partnership with DailyPay, an on-demand…

Levi Strauss, Walmart, Amazon lead Brand Keys loyalty index

January 30, 2026

The 2026 customer loyalty leaders include Levi Strauss, Skechers, Walmart, T.J. Maxx and Amazon, according to the 28th annual Brand Keys Customer Loyalty…

BENS Market taps Watchfire to create biggest c-store LED display in Washington state

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

BENS Market teams with Watchfire to create a huge LED display in store, creating an immersive customer experience and a revenue channel