Merchandising News & Media

Buc-cee’s opening 12 stores through 2028

November 12, 2026

Travel convenience retailer Buc-ee's plans to open a dozen locations between now and 2028.

Texas liquor retailer taps Magstar tech to streamline operations

November 4, 2026

Spec's Wines, Spirits & Foods, which runs more than 200 locations in Texas, is deploying a retail management solution aimed at streamlining sales and store…

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The holiday season exposes cracks in post-purchase infrastructure. How can retailers close the gaps?

by Eric Kobe — CEO, Route

Holiday demand exposes the operational gaps behind the scenes. Retailers that address those gaps before volume rises can deliver a more consistent experience…

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Cosentino’s Food Stores deploys body cameras to protect frontline workers, customers

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

Body-worn cameras are decreasing physical confrontations in the grocer's stores. The strategy is part of a people-first approach and helping teams stay…

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Theft top factor in retail shrink

October 29, 2026

External theft, including involvement of organized retail crime, is the top single source of loss, accounting for 25% of retail shrink.

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Bath & Body Works debuts ‘feel good’ concept store

October 28, 2026

Bath & Body Works has launched its first 'feel good' concept store aimed at making fragrance discovery easy for the shopper.

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AI try-on kiosks gain traction as retailers seek to reduce returns

October 26, 2026

Retailers are increasingly exploring artificial intelligence-powered virtual try-on kiosks to help shoppers make more informed clothing purchases and reduce…

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Target makes store operations app smarter

October 20, 2026

Target has updated its myDay app, used by more than 350,000 team members, to give store leaders more insight into what's happening from fulfillment to delivery…

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Love's retail media campaign drives big sales

October 16, 2026

Love's Media Group reported that an eight-week advertising campaign for an unnamed beverage brand generated a 23% increase in incremental unit sales and a…

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Lowe’s launches drone delivery, live pilot in North Carolina

October 9, 2026

Home improvement retailer Lowe's is piloting drone delivery at a store in Matthews, North Carolina.

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World Market debuts 250th store

October 8, 2026

World Market, a specialty retailer, has opened its 250th store.

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Evolving loss prevention into a CX function

by John Kim — Senior Director of Product and Design for Avigilon, Avigilon

Locked displays and extra checkpoints are not meant to antagonize shoppers, but the extent to which they have grown to impact perception is undeniable.

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Walmart: We price the product, not the person

September 30, 2026

Walmart, in an open letter to customers and employees, is making it clear that it won't be adjusting prices according to consumer shopping history, income or…

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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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Aldi processing tons of produce at its UK automated warehouse

September 28, 2026

Supermarket chain Aldi is now processing more than 1.5 million kilos of fresh produce in its stores each day at its Bardon Distribution Center in…

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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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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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