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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.

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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Balea, Zebra launch Cosmic Machine Vision

February 10, 2026

Balea and Zebra have launched an intelligent vision solution called the Cosmic Machine Vision.

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Kroger names former Walmart leader Greg Foran as CEO

February 9, 2026

Supermarket brand The Kroger Co. has appointed Greg Foran as CEO effective immediately.

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Nift taps John McNerney as GM APAC

February 9, 2026

Nift has appointed John McNerney as general manager, APAC, as the technology company moves to expand into Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Walmart hits $1T market value

February 9, 2026

Walmart has done something few, if any, retailers have done — it hit $1 trillion in market value this month.

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The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops now home for Wahlburgers locations

February 6, 2026

Wahlburgers, the burger chain founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg, announced a major national expansion strategy, including partnerships with…

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Lifestyle retailer taps Jumpmind Commerce for register needs

February 6, 2026

Downtown Locker Room, a lifestyle retailer now known as DTLR, has deployed Jumpmind Commerce's POS platform at both fixed and mobile registers at 640-plus…

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Super Bowl Experience launches during Super Bowl week

February 5, 2026

Super Bowl week, taking place through the big game day on Feb. 8, features a 'Super Bowl Experience," which launched Tuesday at the George R. Moscone…

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Aldi marks a big anniversary with lots of store openings

February 5, 2026

ALDI, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in the U.S. this year, plans to open more than 180 stores across 31 states in 2026.

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Korbyt unveiling enhancements to AI agent suite

February 5, 2026

Korbyt is unveiling additions to its 5C Agent Suite at this week's ISE 2026 event.

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Crypto going mainstream among US merchants

February 4, 2026

Cryptocurrency payments are quickly moving in to the mainstream of U.S. commerce with nearly four out of 10 (39%) accepting cryptocurrency at checkout.

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