Newland AIDC North America CEO talks scanning innovations

Newland AIDC North America CEO Roy Chen shares insight on the company's wide range of scanners -- from mounted to kiosks to handhelds and wearables.

Balea, Zebra launch Cosmic Machine Vision

February 10, 2026

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

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.

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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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.

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.

Nearly half of consumers would choose dental visit than wait a week for refund

January 14, 2026

Nearly half, 44%, of U.S. consumers would rather visit the dentist than wait seven days for a refund.

Academy Sports + Outdoors opens 5 stores

December 26, 2025

Academy Sports + Outdoors , a sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, has open five locations in Russellville, Ark.; Seguin, Texas; Fort Wayne, Ind.…

Goodwill Central Texas pilots ReNu to transform operations, employee experience

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

The Goodwill Central Texas has deployed ReNu, a production software platform, to streamline operations, drive smart decision-making and foster an enhanced…

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.

Shein opens brick-and-mortar store in Paris

November 20, 2025

Shein, an online fast fashion retailer, has opened its first-ever physical store in Paris.

Bath & Body Works arrives on 600-plus college campuses

November 12, 2025

Bath & Body Works is entering college campuses nationwide, selling products in more than 600 campus stores.

Retailers tapping automation, customer retention strategies to battle economic challenges

November 7, 2025

Retailers, facing increasingly rocky economic headwinds, are finding new avenues for growth and experimenting with automation, marketplace diversification and…

Footasylum teams with invent.ai to drive revenue, better inventory process

October 30, 2025

Footasylum, a streetwear retailer, is teaming up with invent.ai to optimize inventory planning and improve transfer efficiency while also reducing lost sales…

The hidden retail challenge no one talks about and how AI solves it

by Vandana Singal — Vice President – PDES, Happiest Minds Technologies

Without trusted, AI-enhanced product data, even the most advanced omnichannel strategies risk failure.

Pearle Vision launches store redesign

October 9, 2025

Eye care franchise Pearle Vision has debuted a store design aimed at meeting the needs and preferences of consumers and franchisees.

Costco opening 3 US stores, 1 in Canada this month

October 9, 2025

Costco plans to open four new stores, three in the U.S. and one in Canada, by the end of October.

Most shoppers want more info to inform purchases

September 16, 2025

Most consumers, 76%, want more information given they're paying more for groceries, with 71% reading labels more closely and more often and 66% would scan a QR…

Wawa expanding into middle Tennessee

September 10, 2025

Wawa, a convenience store chain, has started construction on store locations in Murfreesboro and Clarksville, Tennessee.

Staples stores making room for optical locations

September 8, 2025

Consumers shopping for office supplies at select Staples locations in Pennsylvania will also have the option of getting an eye exam and grab eyewear.