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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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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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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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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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Sally Beauty debuts TikTok Shop
March 27, 2026
Beauty retailer Sally Beauty has launched Sally Beauty on TikTok Shop.
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Pandora taps Hardis Supply Chain for supply chain modernization
March 26, 2026
Pandora, one of the world's largest jewelry retailers, has partnered with Hardis Supply Chain, which offers supply chain software technology, to undertake a…
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Uber debuts safety ride program for female customers
March 25, 2026
Uber is expanding a pilot program aimed at boosting safety with a feature that allows female riders and drivers to be match with another female for trips.
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Circa Resort & Casino teams with VenHub on autonomous smart store
March 24, 2026
Circa Resort & Casino, in downtown Las Vegas, is partnering with VenHub to bring an autonomous smart store to the resort.
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Smelly ad campaign draws negative consumer response
March 24, 2026
A quest to spritz the scent of chocolate as part of an ad campaign in King's Cross station in London didn't go over well with transit commuters.
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