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Birdzi launches Journey for grocers, retailers aiming to drive personalization
January 22, 2026
Birdzi has unveiled Journey, a tool that enables grocers and retailers to deliver real-time, behavior-based offers to drive smarter customer engagement.
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Hawaiian Airlines aims to boost customer experience with $600M strategy
January 22, 2026
Hawaiian Airlines, a part of Alaska Airlines, plans to invest more than $600 million over five years to enhance the experience by modernizing airport spaces…
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Zeroth Robotics launches AI robots for consumers, businesses
January 21, 2026
Zeroth Robotics has launched interactive AI robots in the U.S., for both consumers and commercial buyers.
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Consumer text-based purchases on the rise
January 21, 2026
More than half, 65%, of consumers made a purchase from a brand's text message in 2025 and consumers now prefer redeeming offers via text more than email and…
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AI foundational factor in retail
January 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence has moved out of the experimental phase and is now foundational, according to Solink's "State of AI in Retail" report.
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Woof Gang enjoys robust sales, footprint growth
January 20, 2026
Pet grooming brand Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming saw a 25% year over year sales boost in 2025 and doubled its footprint in three years.
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AI spurring smarter business growth, claims IBM study
January 19, 2026
Companies have high expectations from AI efforts with productivity gains predicted to grow by 42% and with 67% of companies expecting the technology to…
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Buc-ee’s planning biggest c-store yet
January 19, 2026
Buc-ee's aims to construct its biggest c-store to date. The store will be built in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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WHSmith North America Media Network taps ISM for retail media network
January 16, 2026
WHSmith North America Media Network is partnering with In-Store Marketplace, a centralized platform for digital in-store media integration, on a retail media…
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OptConnect acquires DPL Wireless
January 14, 2026
OptConnect, a wireless connectivity solutions provider, has acquired DPL Wireless, a cellular connectivity and IoT company for ATMs. OptConnect plans to…
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Nearly half of consumers would choose dental visit than wait a week for refund
January 14, 2026
Nearly half, 44%, of U.S. consumers would rather visit the dentist than wait seven days for a refund.
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Online holiday spend hit $257.8B, sets new e-commerce record
January 14, 2026
Consumers spent $257.8 billion online, from November through December, reflecting a 6.8% jump year over year and set a new e-commerce record.
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Home Depot launches creator portal
January 13, 2026
The Home Depot has launched the Home Depot Creator Portal aimed at connecting digital content creators to the home improvement retailers to monetize home…
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AI use is mainstream among consumers
January 13, 2026
A hefty number of consumers, 70%, are using AI in their personal lives and nearly half, 45%, are using it daily compared to half that just nine months ago.
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Hanna Andersson hires Kacey Sharrett as chief digital officer
January 12, 2026
Kacey Sharrett has been name chief digital officer at Hanna Andersson, a children's apparel brand.
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Luxury vintage retailer deploys Digital Wave platform for systems upgrade
January 12, 2026
What Goes Around Comes Around, a vintage luxury retailer, is deploying the Digital Wave Technology ONE Platform as part of a digital modernization strategy.
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Wegmans deploys facial recognition tech for store security
January 9, 2026
Wegmans has deployed facial recognition cameras in a "small fraction" of stores to boost security at locations with elevated risks.
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Creative Realities launches digital drive-thru 2.0
January 9, 2026
Creative Realities, a provider of digital signage, media and adtech solutions, has launched digital drive-thru 2.0, a modular solution aimed at improving…
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Walgreens taps Rokt in AI-powered retail media expansion
January 8, 2026
Walgreens Advertising Group, the retail media arm of Walgreens, has expanded its retail media ecosystem with Rokt, an e-commerce technology company using…
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Save Mart partners with Amazon on return kiosks in select stores
January 7, 2026
Save Mart has partnered with Amazon to introduce return kiosks in Save Mart stores in California and Western Nevada.
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