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Walmart expects to maintain solid sales growth in 2026
February 25, 2026
Walmart expects to maintain the sales growth it achieved in 2025 yet are a bit wary of the current economy in the U.S., trade policy actions and how low-income…
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Amazon beats out Best Buy in consumer electronics purchases
February 25, 2026
Amazon captured 31% of consumer electronics spending in 2025, beating out Best Buy, according to Numerator's "Numerator Consumer Electronics Tracker" report…
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Study details retail display influence
February 24, 2026
Most shoppers, 76%, have discovered a new product or brand from seeing it on a retail display and 63% of shoppers state retail displays have influenced their…
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Retailers loss from returns, shrink in 2025 hit $796B
February 24, 2026
The total retail loss due to shrink, fraud, returns abuse and operational leakage totaled $796 billion in 2025, according to Appriss Retail's "The 2026 Total…
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Buc-ee’s may be landing in Oklahoma
February 23, 2026
Buc-ee's is reportedly looking to open its first store in Oklahoma.
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LaunderPay POS solution integrates Epson thermal receipt printers
February 23, 2026
Epson has announced its point-of-sale receipt printers are being leveraged in the LaunderPay all-in-one laundry POS solution.
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Gen AI reshaping shopping behavior
February 20, 2026
Gen AI has moved from experimentation to habit formation when it comes to consumer shopping behavior.
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US retail metrics staying the course this year
February 19, 2026
A new forecast predicts projections for U.S. retail metrics will stay the course through 2026 with a possible minimal rise in the first half of the year.
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E-commerce orders enjoyed big jump in 2025
February 19, 2026
E-commerce orders across all channels in the U.S. grew 147% year over year in 2025 and the top 5% of brands drove the majority of that growth.
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Minky Couture selects Domo AI, data products platform to boost operational visibility
February 19, 2026
Minky Couture, a Utah-based luxury blanket retailer, will deploy the Domo AI and Data Products Platform to strengthen operational visibility.
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Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
February 18, 2026
Eddie Bauer, a retail sportswear company, has filed for bankruptcy driven by a shift in consumer preferences.
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Eileen Fisher taps Aptos POS platform
February 18, 2026
Eileen Fisher, a sustainable fashion retailer, will deploy the Aptos One point of sale solution across its 50-plus stores in North America.
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National Retail Solutions attains BBB accreditation, A+ rating
February 17, 2026
National Retail Solutions has been officially accredited by the Better Business Bureau, achieving the organization's highest A+ rating.
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Stanton Optical opens in 4 Staples stores
February 17, 2026
Stanton Optical is opening its first four "store-in-store" locations inside Staples stores in the Philadelphia area.
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Target investing in store labor amidst job cuts at centers, offices
February 16, 2026
Target will invest more in store labor to boost the customer experience while trimming back about 500 jobs within its distribution centers and regional offices.
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AI assistant use doubles as more shoppers tap AI to handle buying process
February 13, 2026
The use of AI assistants among U.S. shoppers has more than doubled year-over-year, increasing to 35% from 12% in 2024 and over half of shoppers are open to AI…
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1-800-Flowers.com joins Instacart app
February 12, 2026
1-800-Flowers.com has joined the Instacart app, providing delivery from more than 700 participating florists across the 1-800-Flowers.com network.
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Walmart top destination for Valentine’s Day shoppers
February 11, 2026
Over half, 65%, of consumers will celebrate Valentine's Day with Gen Z and millennials more likely to celebrate. The top shopping locations for Valentine's Day…
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Tariffs will cost consumers $1,300 this year
February 10, 2026
The Trump administration tariffs will amount to an average tax increase, per U.S. household, of $1,300 in 2026, according to data from the Tax Foundation…
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Swipe fees could cost consumers $683M on Valentine’s day
February 10, 2026
Credit card swipe fees could cost consumers more than $683 million given expected higher prices for Valentine's Day gifts, according to the Merchants Payments…
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