The celebration season: Retail's second biggest gifting window is hiding in plain sight

by Colin Jeavons — CEO, Nomix Group

Commerce does not wait at a destination. It is present wherever the consumer is when the occasion enters their mind.

Publix buys out shopping center landlord

June 4, 2026

Publix Super Markets has purchased a shopping center where one of its Boynton Beach locations is housed for $78 million, according to a Connect CRE report.

Amazon melds Rufus, Alexa+ for ‘Alexa for Shopping’ feature

June 3, 2026

Amazon has combined its Rufus online site assistant and its Alexa+ service to create "Alexa for Shopping," for its app and website.

Target taps 3D, simulation tech for Houston Receive Center

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Meeting consumer demand is the top priority for any retailer and for Target that means faster, more efficient product distribution.

How apparel brands are scaling quality without slowing speed to market

by Nicole Brackett — Senior Account Executive, North America and France, TradeBeyond

The brands best positioned for the next phase of retail competition are those treating quality as a continuous, data-driven capability rather than a reactive…

How self-service is now retail infrastructure

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…

Tariff timeline: White House actions, declarations, reversals

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Given the tariff impact to the retail industry RetailCustomerExperience is keeping a timeline of tariff pronouncements.

The new chapter of bookstores: From retail to experience

by Clare Jones — Outreach Manager, CUSTOM NEON PTY LTD

Retail as we know it is shifting. Across industries, stores are no longer just points of sale, they’re experiences.

German grocer deploys interactive touchscreen kiosk powered by eyefactive

May 26, 2026

Edeka Jensen, a grocery store located in Uetersen, Germany, near Hamburg, has partnered with eyefactive to deploy an interactive touchscreen kiosk solution at…

Sam’s Club launches enhanced tier to Express delivery

May 25, 2026

Sam's Club has launched enhanced express delivery that offers delivery in an hour or even less.

How accessible packaging is changing the retail experience

by Andy Meadows — Vice President of Product, Loftware

Walk through any store and you’ll see QR codes on packaging, connecting shoppers to recipes, promotions and brand information. But for millions of consumers…

Ace Hardware debuts AI-powered assistant

May 21, 2026

Ace Hardware has deployed a AI-powered assistant, called 'Hey ARMA,' aimed at helping store associates better serve customers in real time.

C-store RaceTrac redefines loyalty via enhanced rewards program

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

RaceTrac, a leading convenience store retailer, partnered with Capillary Technologies, an AI-powered loyalty solution provider, to enhance the RaceTrac Rewards…

Amazon drone delivery slated for upstate New York

May 18, 2026

Amazon is aiming to provide drone delivery in under two hours to the Syracuse, New York area.

Ahold Delhaize USA expands digital commerce capabilities

May 15, 2026

Grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA is partnering with SmartCommerce to expand Click2Cart across its five omnichannel U.S. grocery brands.

Giant Eagle teams with Ibotta for digital promotions

May 14, 2026

Giant Eagle, a multi-format food and pharmacy retailer, has joined the Ibotta Performance Network, selling it as its exclusive provider of digital promotions…

Why the best retail technology makes associates more, not less, visible

by Tim McCracken Jr. — Chief Revenue Officer, SOLUM America

The human element isn't something you bolt on through training or policy alone. It's shaped by how the store operates day to day.

Costco tweaks its iconic hot dog deal

May 12, 2026

Costco is still selling its well-known, and beloved, $1.50 hot dog deal (a quarter-pound all-beef dog and a 20-ounce soda with endless refills) but the…

Mobility at the forefront: How mobile POS is redefining specialty retail

Mobile POS is reshaping specialty retail at the moment of decision. Retailers are equipping associates to assist customers, complete transactions anywhere in…

Amazon adds Ozempic to pharmacy kiosks

May 8, 2026

Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its diabetes treatment offerings by adding the pill version of Ozempic to its pharmacy platform and select kiosks, while also…