Balea, Zebra launch Cosmic Machine Vision

February 10, 2026

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

The potential impact of Walmart's ChatGPT shopping strategy

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

The world's largest retailer is expanding its AI use via ChatGPT. But there are questions on how the shopping channel will be received by consumers.

Amazon chief: Tariff costs creeping into prices

January 28, 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump since the start of 2025, and now extending in to 2026, have begun to "creep" in Amazon…

The art of retail storytelling: Elevating hospitality through meaningful experiences

Explore how storytelling is reshaping the retail experience by turning stores into meaningful, hospitality-driven destinations.

The endless aisle gets smarter: 5 predictions that will shape retail in 2026

by Bennett Carroccio — SVP, Rokt Catalog, Rokt, Rokt Catalog

The endless aisle isn’t disappearing but it is getting smarter, more intentional, and more aligned with how people actually shop.

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.

New year will bring new features, store revamps at Target

January 2, 2026

Target plans to revamp stores and deploy new technology in 2026.

Amazon developing ‘rush’ pickup option

December 17, 2025

Amazon reportedly is developing a in-store pickup option that would let shoppers get an ordered item at an Amazon-owned store within an hour.

Optimax Eyewear Group launches multi-brand e-commerce platform

December 5, 2025

Optimax Eyewear Group has launched OTTICA.com, a luxury e-commerce website designed to redefine the high-end eyewear shopping experience.

Most online shoppers feel anxious after clicking buy button

December 3, 2025

Two-thirds of online shoppers feel anxious after they click the buy button.

Amazon welcomes Ford used cars to Amazon Autos portal

November 28, 2025

Amazon.com and Ford Motor Co. have partnered to sell certified used Ford vehicles on Amazon's site.

Old Navy arrives on DoorDash

November 26, 2025

Old Navy and DoorDash are partnering to offer Old Navy on the third-party delivery platform.

Kroger shuttering automated delivery fulfillment centers, expanding third-party delivery

November 24, 2025

Kroger is closing three automated delivery fulfillment centers it runs with Ocado, a British online supermarket and tech company.

Walmart, OpenAI team on AI-first shopping experiences

October 17, 2025

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to create a first-AI shopping experience that will allow customers and members to complete purchases from Walmart directly…

Consumers embracing AI to save time, find deals

October 15, 2025

The U.S. consumer is embracing AI for everyday benefits, from saving time to finding better deals and making smarter decisions.

Pokémon packs, now with a side of Temu

by Retail Customer Experience

A New Jersey card shop taps Temu's U.S. seller program to convert digital discovery into national sales and surprising in-store visits.

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DoorDash launches delivery robot Dot

October 10, 2025

DoorDash has launched Dot, a delivery robot that can navigate roads, bike lanes and sidewalks.

Albertsons retail media collective embraces video to power shopper-centric journey

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

Albertsons Media Collective is seeing robust results from Criteo’s Onsite Video solution for retail media from a big jump in clicks and a 460% sales lift.

How optimization shapes the online shopping experience

by Jennifer Locke — Manager of Technical Account Management - Americas, Gurobi Optimization

In the midst of increasing scale and economic flux, successful retailers will be those who leverage the tools at their disposal to optimize the shopping…

DSW debuts Uber Eats delivery option

September 25, 2025

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, a footwear retailer, has joined the Uber Eats platform.