Costco opening in Ontario beach town, Buffalo store plans move forward

August 25, 2026

Costco is getting reading to open a warehouse in Wasaga Beach, an Ontario beach town.

Analyst predicts consumer spending slowdown

August 25, 2026

Consumer spending growth will be sluggish in the months ahead as the springtime growth was likely due to the federal tax refund spending, according to Goldman…

The most valuable moment in retail media

by David Buckingham — CEO, Ecrebo

Retail media largely focuses on influencing shoppers before the transaction, while in-store media helps influence decisions during the shopping trip.

Buc-ee’s debuts 1st Arkansas store

August 25, 2026

Buc-ee's has opened its first Arkansas store featuring 120 gas pumps and which is 74,000 square feet.

Getting the lighting right for large-format retail displays

by Retail Customer Experience

When evaluating large-format displays, you may have to make sure to view them in the right lightning, not just in a dim showroom.

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Where do outdoor display failures begin?

by Retail Customer Experience

The gap between a screen that lasts and one that washes out, overheats or breaches a brightness limit comes down to getting the specification and the approvals…

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Vitamin Shoppe opens Utah store

August 24, 2026

The Vitamin Shoppe has opened a retail location in Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Amazon locker network expands to more than 750 colleges

August 24, 2026

Amazon has expanded its Locker network to more than 750 locations across more than 500 U.S. college and university campuses, according to a press release. The…

Chewy tops when it comes to consumer trust

August 24, 2026

Chewy took the top spot as the most trusted company in America in the 2026 Axios Harris Poll 100 Reputation Rankings.

L.L. Bean debuts free loyalty program with customer engagement aspect

August 21, 2026

L.L. Bean, an outdoor lifestyle brand, has launched a loyalty program that not only rewards customers for shopping but allows them direct input in how the…

NRS launches direct POS integration with Uber Eats

August 21, 2026

National Retail Solutions, which operates a point-of-sale network for independent retailers, has launched direct POS integration with Uber Eats.

Kroger names Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer, EVP

August 21, 2026

The Kroger Co. has hired Nate Faust as chief e-commerce officer and executive vice president.

Walmart: Tariff refunds will keep prices low

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

Walmart revealed it had 11,000 rollbacks in prices in the second quarter, up from 7,200 rollbacks at the end of the first quarter.

Target sales reveal growth boosted by tariff refunds

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

Target beat street expectations with its Q2 earnings but CEO Michael Fiddelke said there is still important work ahead.

Social media influencing back-to-school shopping

August 20, 2026

Over half of U.S. parents, 58%, shopping for back-to-school needs report that social media and online trends are influencing child requests.

Many consumers will start holiday shopping before Black Friday

August 20, 2026

A hefty number of shoppers, 83%, will begin planning for holiday purchases before Black Friday, according to a Consumer Pulse research report, and 71% will…

Rethinking customer retention: From churn prevention to value creation

by Luke Smith — Principal Consultant, Optima Partners

Retention can no longer be treated as a narrow, model-driven function focused on preventing churn. Instead, it should be reframed as a strategic capability…

Target opens at former movie theater site

August 20, 2026

A 149,655-square-foot Target store has opened at Plaza de Perris, in Perris, California.

Most consumers concerned about back-to-school costs

August 19, 2026

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. consumers with school-age kids are extremely or very concerned about back-to-school costs this year.

Albertsons expands AI-powered grocery

August 19, 2026

Albertsons Companies is expanding AI-powered grocery shopping with a plugin that lets shoppers discover new products, reorder weekly lists and build carts from…