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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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1800Flowers.com appoints Alexander Zelikovsky as CIO
January 7, 2026
1800Flowers.com has appointed Alexander Zelioksvy a CIO.
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Retail AI Council debuts protocol to boost customer relationships
January 6, 2026
The Retail AI Council, a retailer-led organization dedicated to helping retailers embrace the transformative potential of AI, has formed the Shopper Context…
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Shoppers want flexible delivery over free shipping
January 5, 2026
Consumers want reliable flexible delivery experience over free shipping, and 71% think about delivery before checkout and 41% consider delivery promise before…
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J.Jill names Viv Rettke as chief growth officer
January 5, 2026
J.Jill, a national lifestyle brand, has appointed Viv Rettke to the newly-created role of chief growth officer.
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New year will bring new features, store revamps at Target
January 2, 2026
Target plans to revamp stores and deploy new technology in 2026.
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Sam’s Club, Walmart deploying ‘eye bot’ kiosks
January 2, 2026
Sam's Club and Walmart are deploying 'eye bot' kiosks to over a dozen stores . The kiosks promise to offer eye exams in 15 minutes or less.
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Drugstore chain Rossmann taps Diebold Nixdorf for expansion
December 30, 2025
Rossmann, one of Europe's largest drugstore chains, has tapped longtime partner Diebold Nixdorf to support the retailer's Swiss market expansion strategy.
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Transparency a non-negotiable for consumers
December 29, 2025
Consumers view transparency in shopping as a non-negotiable and the top frustration is an unclear product description.
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Home Depot top fav for home improvement shoppers
December 29, 2025
Home Depot captured 29% of home improvement spending in Q3 2025, beating out Lowe's (17%).
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