Merchandising News & Media

Real Housewives icon Bethenny Frankel launching Hamptons pop-up

August 11, 2026

Bethenny Frankel, an icon actor in Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City," reality show is opening a retail pop-up in the Hamptons, on Long Island, New…

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Tariff timeline: White House actions, declarations, reversals

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

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

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NJ governor signs law banning surveillance pricing

August 7, 2026

Surveillance pricing, which is using data to set and changes prices in retail establishments, is now illegal in New Jersey.

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How fragmented retail data is quietly driving lost sales

by Grant Smith — General Manager, Fintech - SBT Division

As retailers look for ways to improve margins without compromising customer experience, operational data collaboration is becoming a critical competitive…

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Fossil closing up to 15 stores in footprint reduction strategy

July 31, 2026

Fossil Group is planning to shutter up to 15 stores as part of a turnaround plan focused on profitability and costs.

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Ikea puts 8 China stores on the market

July 28, 2026

Ingka Group is selling eight self-owned IKEA stores in China.

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Amazon closing in on CPG retail leader Costco

July 28, 2026

Costco still reigns as the top consumer packaged goods leader but Amazon is closing the gap and not sits just 0.1 share point behind the wholesaler.

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Rural King opens Ohio store

July 27, 2026

Rural King, a family-owned retailer focused on the rural lifestyle, has opened a store in Lancaster, Ohio.

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Michaels debuts experiential store format

July 27, 2026

Craft retailer Michaels is debuting an experiential store format featuring hubs for creativity and celebration.

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No food court, samples or toilet paper. Just gas at a California Costco

July 24, 2026

Costco is launching gas-only locations. That's right. No toilet paper, no $1.50 hotdog, no pharmacy.

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Target rolls out back-to-school lineup

July 23, 2026

Target has rolled out its back-to-school and college product lineup and more than half of the assortment is brand new items.

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Back-to-school shopping on record-hitting track despite consumers seeking best deals

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

Big spending expected in the back-to-school retail shopping season but consumers are feeling pressure.

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Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop opens for business

July 21, 2026

The official opening of the Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop drew hundreds of Dolly Parton fans and kicked off a week-long celebration of entertainment, special…

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Import cargo may set new record as potential August tariffs loom

July 21, 2026

Import volume at major U.S. container ports is forecast to hit a new all-time record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff…

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Midway Sports debuts Miami store

July 20, 2026

Midway Sports, an athletic apparel and footwear retailer, has opened a store at River Landing, near downtown Miami.

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Barnes & Noble opens 3rd location in Chicagoland

July 20, 2026

Bookseller Barnes & Noble has opened another Chicagoland store, its third in Illinois, and will open its fourth later this summer.

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Aldi eyes Colorado expansion

July 20, 2026

Supermarket discount brand Aldi is reportedly looking into launching two Denver, Colorado, stores.

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Costco expansion strategy delivering on more than one front

July 17, 2026

Costco, which saw Q3 2026 sales hit $71 billion, representing a 12% spike year over year, is reaping rewards on a few fronts due to its $250 billion strategy.

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Walmart lowers prices on beef, summertime food favs

July 16, 2026

Walmart has lowered prices at both its store supermarkets and its wholesale club, Sam's Club, on everything from grocery and household products to outdoor…

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Detwiler’s Farm Market developing biggest store yet

July 13, 2026

Detwiler's Farm Market plans to build its biggest store to date and it will be the first location to be built from ground up.

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