Tariff timeline: White House actions, declarations, reversals

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

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

Your digital marketing strategy is only as good as your worst touchpoint

by Jean-Christophe Pitié — Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Partner Officer, Contentsquare

With customer acquisition costs increasing and competition more intense, a digital marketing strategy's success hinges on the strength of its weakest touch…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

Retail’s big reset: Why 2026 will separate brands that execute from brands that just plan

The brands that win in 2026 will be the ones that execute — consistently, visibly, and without excuses.

Bish Creative debuts 32-inch E-Paper Smart Signs at NRF 2026

Bish Creative shared insight on the E-Series Digital Merchandising Platform which made its debut inside the Samsung booth at NRF 2026 event.

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Marketing email campaigns reflected tariffs, TikTok trends in 2025

February 4, 2026

A good majority, 75%, of marketing emails campaigns featured trade policy news with mention of tariffs, according to an Omnisend analysis.

The potential impact of Walmart's ChatGPT shopping strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

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.

Custom Channels intros in-store engagement platform

February 2, 2026

Custom Channels has debuted a unified in-store engagement platform that can transform how brands communication with customers by connecting audio promotions…

Levi Strauss, Walmart, Amazon lead Brand Keys loyalty index

January 30, 2026

The 2026 customer loyalty leaders include Levi Strauss, Skechers, Walmart, T.J. Maxx and Amazon, according to the 28th annual Brand Keys Customer Loyalty…

Most consumers can identify AI videos

January 29, 2026

A hefty number of consumers, 83%, said they can spot an AI-generated video and that such videos lower brand trust.

5 trends impacting the in-store experience

January 28, 2026

Retailers will focus more on spatial transformation in the year ahead, using physical appeal to attract new customers and will futureproof store backdrops and…

What recession pop reveals about the psychology of nostalgia

by Mike Ford — CEO of Skydeo, Skydeo

For marketers and brands, the takeaway is clear: nostalgia doesn’t just tell us what people like — it tells us why they buy.

Albertsons Media Collective debuts in-store incrementality measurement

January 23, 2026

Albertsons Media Collective has launched incrementality measurement that will enable advertisers to optimize in-store media using causal signals.

Birdzi launches Journey for grocers, retailers aiming to drive personalization

January 22, 2026

Birdzi has unveiled Journey, a tool that enables grocers and retailers to deliver real-time, behavior-based offers to drive smarter customer engagement.

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.

Consumer text-based purchases on the rise

January 21, 2026

More than half, 65%, of consumers made a purchase from a brand's text message in 2025 and consumers now prefer redeeming offers via text more than email and…