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NJ governor signs law banning surveillance pricing
August 7, 2026
Surveillance pricing, which is using data to set and changes prices in retail establishments, is now illegal in New Jersey.
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NY, Cali retailers sue over latest tariffs
August 7, 2026
Two small retailers, one in New York and one in California, have sued the Trump administration over the latest tariff announcements.
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Back-to-school shoppers want value, comfort, style
August 6, 2026
Consumers shopping for back-to-school items are looking for value, comfort and style, according to a Circana, LLC survey that also revealed over half, 57%, are…
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Costco teams with Trinity Energy in quest for commercial energy independence
August 6, 2026
Costco Wholesale is going off grid in launching an independent, on-site energy system at its Port St. Lucie, Florida distribution center.
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Frontier deploying Starlink onboard Wi-Fi next year
August 6, 2026
Frontier Airlines reported a record-setting revenue in Q2, due to a 38% year-over-year increase.
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Snickers hiring chief online chill officer
August 5, 2026
Candy brand Snickers is hiring for a unique retail consumer-facing leadership role: Chief online chill officer.
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Topgolf debuts prototype venue in Wisconsin
August 5, 2026
Topgolf will open its first location in Wisconsin on August 14 and the golf entertainment venue will feature the company's newest store prototype.
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Uber Eats partners with a slew of grocery retailers
August 5, 2026
Uber Eats has partnered with a slew of grocery retailers including Busch's Fresh Food Market, Hays, Lowe's Market and Piggly Wiggly.
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In-store shopping will beat online this holiday season, claims study
August 4, 2026
When it comes to holiday shopping consumers will be in the store more than they will be online, according to an Alchemer report. Alchemer is a provider of…
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Wyndham celebrates Route 66 with candy, free loyalty points
August 4, 2026
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is celebrating Route 66's centennial birthday with a special edition limited candy collection as well as free loyalty points for…
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Consumers suspect AI scam when website response is slow
August 4, 2026
While more than half of consumers, 65%, claim they can identify fake websites, 72% mistake slow website performance for an AI scam, according to a Pantheon…
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Consumer confidence edged up in June
August 3, 2026
June brought a modest lift in consumer confidence after hitting a three-year low in May, according to the Numerator Consumer Sentiment Tracker.
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Credit card swipe fees will drive up cost on back-to-school supplies
August 3, 2026
Credit card swipe fees, charged by banks to process card transactions, is expected to drive up the price of school and college supplies by a record-setting…
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Robotic food kiosk market expected to hit $1.75B by 2036
August 3, 2026
The global market for robotic food kiosks and vending systems is projected to grow from $188 million in 2026 to $1.75 billion by 2036, representing a compound…
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Epson showcasing retail tech at industry event
July 31, 2026
Epson will showcase retail solutions, from receipt to label to back-office printers, at the upcoming RetailNOW 2026 event.
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Fossil closing up to 15 stores in footprint reduction strategy
July 31, 2026
Fossil Group is planning to shutter up to 15 stores as part of a turnaround plan focused on profitability and costs.
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Dry cleaner deploys automated kiosk
July 31, 2026
California dry cleaner Four Seasons Cleaners has introduced a fully automated, 24/7 dry-cleaning drop-off and pickup kiosk at its State Street location in…
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Costco eyeing longtime vacant Buffalo mall site
July 30, 2026
Costco plans to open a warehouse in West Seneca, in Buffalo, New York on a site that's been vacant for nearly four decades.
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Target opens store in Brookings, South Dakota
July 30, 2026
Target opened a store last week in Brookings, South Dakota.
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Partner Tech showcasing AI self-checkout, kiosks, POS solutions at industry event
July 29, 2026
Partner Tech, a provider of retail technology solutions, will be showcasing several updates on its AI-powered self-checkout, POS platforms and kiosk solutions…
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