Marketing News & Media

Oregon college wellness kiosk offers health products with 24-hour access

October 2, 2026

Oregon State University has installed a wellness vending kiosk in the basement of its Memorial Union on the Corvallis campus, according to an OSU Today report…

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Holiday shoppers setting budgets, planning earlier

October 2, 2026

Holiday shoppers, facing economic challenges, likely won't spend less this season. What they will change, however, is how they spend.

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Home Depot debuts holiday sweater in holiday décor collection

October 1, 2026

Is someone in the family a huge do-it-yourselfer? If so, the Home Depot holiday sweater may be this year's most favorite gift.

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AI deal-hunting is the new customer experience test for retailers

by Romain Fouache — CEO, Akeneo

Retailers will keep competing hard on price, especially as shoppers become more cautious about where they spend. But a discount alone does not create a strong…

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Old World Christmas launches loyalty program

September 29, 2026

Old World Christmas, a 47-year-old hand-blown glass ornaments retailer, is launching its first-ever loyalty program called Old World Christmas Collectors Club.

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Holiday sales forecast predicts biggest growth in 4 years

September 29, 2026

Holiday season retail sales are expected to mark the strongest holiday growth since 2022, according to Mastercard Economics Institute's annual holiday forecast…

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L.L.Bean teams with Dunkin' on fall merchandise

September 28, 2026

L.L.Bean and Dunkin' are joining forces for their first-ever collaboration, bringing together two New England brands for a week of limited-edition…

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Yesway opening 1st Allsup store in Arizona

September 28, 2026

Yesway will open its first-ever Allsup's convenience store in the state of Arizona on Oct. 2. The location expands the company's footprint into its tenth…

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Consumers are loyalty stacking at fuel pumps more than ever

September 25, 2026

Consumers, in response to inflation and increasing gas prices, are 'loyalty stacking' when it comes to paying for fuel at the pump.

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How retailers can capitalize as consumers become more intentional

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

Economics and budget tightening are spurring shoppers to be more intentional when purchasing. The trend presents opportunities for retailers to win new…

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Why Gen Z's shift offline is changing the rules of brand building for retailers

by William Weeks — Chief Marketing Officer, Pion

As digital channels become more fragmented and less predictable, the brands that will stand out are those that combine seamless digital experiences with…

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Target updates employee brand attire

September 23, 2026

The Target team members apparel line, called Collection 186, is getting updated. The next evolution of the brand wear that debuted in early summer will arrive…

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Kwik taps Par Technology for guest engagement strategy

September 23, 2026

Kwik Fill has selected PAR Retail as a strategic technology partner to help Kwik Fill deliver more relevant, personalized customer experiences while building a…

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Retailers say ‘omnichannel’ but promotions systems say otherwise

by Dan Surtees — Vice President of Strategy, XCCommerce

Retailers love to tout their "one brand" experience, a seamless online, mobile and physical retailing encounter. And, it's true, promotions can be an immediate…

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Toys R Us opening 120 stores this holiday season

September 22, 2026

Toys R Us is gearing up for a big U.S. retail expansion with plans to launch 120 standalone stores this holiday season.

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Target Circle Deal Days happening Oct. 6-7

September 21, 2026

Target will hold its next Circle Deal Days sales event Oct. 6-7, offering its loyalty members exclusive savings.

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Michael Kors debuts Netherlands store

September 21, 2026

Michael Kors, an apparel and accessories brand, has opened a store in Leidschendam in the Netherlands.

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Home Depot seeks food truck operators for new program

September 18, 2026

The Home Depot's food operations program, in which the home improvement retailer partners with local and regional food vendors to offer food options outside…

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