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The Raley’s Companies launch in-store media network
June 11, 2026
The Raley's Companies is launching an in-store retail media network with Grocery TV across 208 stores spanning Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill, Bashas', Food City…
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The missing link in retail AI ROI: Connected process chains
by Dietmar Guhe — Vice President Research and Innovation, Arvato
Without embedding AI across process chains, retailers risk missing AI's full return on investment potential.
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Kroger chief associate experience officer announces retirement
June 10, 2026
Tim Massa, EVP and chief associate experience officer for Kroger will retire in September.
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Coop Norway, Zetadisplay team on in-store retail media network
June 9, 2026
Coop Norway, Norway's second-largest grocery retailer, and ZetaDisplay have entered into the next phase of an agreement after the successful roll out of a…
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Gas fueling Costco growth, customer loyalty
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Consumers wanting cheap gas are hitting Costco pumps and driving customer loyalty for the wholesaler.
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When value wins, loyalty follows
by Chris Cubba — Chief Revenue Officer, Snipp Interactive
The idea that loyalty is fading is a misread of the market. It’s not that consumers have stopped being loyal; they’ve simply stopped tolerating weak value.
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Amazon Web Services debuts AI retail solution built on Alexa for Shopping
June 8, 2026
Amazon Web Services has launched an AI-powered solution to help retailers build AI-powered shopping experience.
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The celebration season: Retail's second biggest gifting window is hiding in plain sight
by Colin Jeavons — CEO, Nomix Group
Commerce does not wait at a destination. It is present wherever the consumer is when the occasion enters their mind.
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Publix buys out shopping center landlord
June 4, 2026
Publix Super Markets has purchased a shopping center where one of its Boynton Beach locations is housed for $78 million, according to a Connect CRE report.
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 happening June 23-26
June 3, 2026
Amazon has moved up its annual summertime sales event to be ahead of FIFA World Cup and July 4, given the 250th U.S. independence anniversary.
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Amazon melds Rufus, Alexa+ for ‘Alexa for Shopping’ feature
June 3, 2026
Amazon has combined its Rufus online site assistant and its Alexa+ service to create "Alexa for Shopping," for its app and website.
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Target names Jeff England, chief supply chain leader
June 2, 2026
Target has hired Jeff England as executive vice president, chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31.
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Target taps 3D, simulation tech for Houston Receive Center
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Meeting consumer demand is the top priority for any retailer and for Target that means faster, more efficient product distribution.
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How apparel brands are scaling quality without slowing speed to market
by Nicole Brackett — Senior Account Executive, North America and France, TradeBeyond
The brands best positioned for the next phase of retail competition are those treating quality as a continuous, data-driven capability rather than a reactive…
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Home Depot earnings reflect consumer resilience
June 1, 2026
Home Depot consumers are "engaged" despite high gas prices and dipping consumer confidence.
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How self-service is now retail infrastructure
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…
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CrownTV rolls out Samsung4K Displays across Janie and Jack Stores
May 29, 2026
CrownTV has installed over a dozen Samsung commercial 4K displays across five children clothing brand Janie and Jack locations — Brookfield Place, Garden State…
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Reducing shrink without dismantling customer experience and trust
by Daniel Gabay — CEO, Trigo
Shrink isn’t going away. Economic pressure, and everyday opportunistic theft, will continue to challenge retailers. But heavy-handed enforcement or experiences…
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The new chapter of bookstores: From retail to experience
by Clare Jones — Outreach Manager, CUSTOM NEON PTY LTD
Retail as we know it is shifting. Across industries, stores are no longer just points of sale, they’re experiences.
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Zoovu acquires Xgen AI to create single AI native engine
May 28, 2026
Zoovu has acquired Xgen AI to create one AI-native engine for e-commerce product discovery.
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