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, 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.

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…

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.

Woof Gang enjoys robust sales, footprint growth

January 20, 2026

Pet grooming brand Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming saw a 25% year over year sales boost in 2025 and doubled its footprint in three years.

Buc-ee’s planning biggest c-store yet

January 19, 2026

Buc-ee's aims to construct its biggest c-store to date. The store will be built in Fort Pierce, Florida.

WHSmith North America Media Network taps ISM for retail media network

January 16, 2026

WHSmith North America Media Network is partnering with In-Store Marketplace, a centralized platform for digital in-store media integration, on a retail media…

5 reasons why gamified loyalty programs fail

by Konstantin Melnikov — Founder, NTI Loyalty

Retailers often underestimate the complexity of gamification, and how hard it is to capture and hold consumer attention. This leads to mistakes that cause…

Home Depot launches creator portal

January 13, 2026

The Home Depot has launched the Home Depot Creator Portal aimed at connecting digital content creators to the home improvement retailers to monetize home…