Merchandising News & Media
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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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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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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Target opening 66th Ohio store this fall
September 16, 2026
Target will open its 66th store in Ohio Nov. 8, in Lima.
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Walmart expands restaurant delivery business with Papa Johns partnership
September 16, 2026
Walmart is expanding its restaurant delivery business through a partnership with Papa Johns, allowing customers to order pizza and other menu items alongside…
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Costco launching 14 warehouses in next 2 months
September 15, 2026
Costco is getting ready to launch 14 warehouses in the next two months. The "mini burst" of locations includes replacing some smaller warehouses with larger…
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Why merchandising must follow behavior, not dates
by Aneesh Dhawan — CEO & Co-Founder, Knit
Merchandising used to be about timing, but now, it has to be about understanding. With solid enough research, the smartest brands won’t predict the future…
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Target launches AI features for faster customer discovery, shopping
September 11, 2026
Target has added AI-powered features into its app to make shopping easier, more inspiring and more personal for the shoppers.
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Target opening early October in Katy, Texas
September 10, 2026
Target plans to open a store at NewQuest's Texas Heritage Marketplace, just west of Katy, Texas on Oct. 11. Target is one of three major anchors at the $40…
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Costco opening Oct. 28 in western New York
September 10, 2026
The first-ever Costco in western New York will open Oct. 28, just weeks before the holiday shopping season begins. While the Amherst location remains closed…
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Burlington moving HQ to Philadelphia
September 9, 2026
Apparel and housewares retailer Burlington is planning to move its headquarters from New Jersey to Philadelphia.
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Target launching beauty studio promising elevated shopping experience
September 8, 2026
Target Corporation will launch the Target Beauty Studio, a beauty destination featuring a curated assortment of more than 1,600 products. The studios will open…
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Wayfair to open 10th store
September 4, 2026
Wayfair expects to open its tenth store in 2028 with a location in Altamonte Springs, Florida.
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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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Boscov’s teams with Manhattan to modernize fulfillment
September 3, 2026
Boscov's, a family-owned department store chain with 51 locations across nine Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, has selected Manhattan Associate's ActiveOrder…
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Batteries Plus debuts AI platform to drive growth, amplify store experience
September 1, 2026
Batteries Plus, a battery and power solution retail service center, has debuted an AI platform featuring tools to boost the franchise development pipeline and…
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Target issues apology on offensive costume: We got this wrong
August 25, 2026
Target is apologizing for selling a costume deemed offensive that ignited strong social media backlash.
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