Merchandising News & Media
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.…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Wawa expanding into middle Tennessee
September 10, 2025
Wawa, a convenience store chain, has started construction on store locations in Murfreesboro and Clarksville, Tennessee.
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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.
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Criminal gang stole millions from Home Depot over several years
September 5, 2025
Police are charging nine members of a criminal group that stole at least $10 million in goods from Home Depot over the past several years.
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Shoplifting reportedly broke up Target, Ulta Beauty partnership
September 3, 2025
Shoplifting is being cited as the reason for the breakup of Target and Ulta Beauty with one report claiming shoplifters stole $10,000 in products at one store…
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Home Depot issues price increase warning
September 2, 2025
Home Depot issued a warning it may have to increase prices to deal with the cost of tariffs on imports.
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Inventory can be a retailer’s biggest asset or crippling liability
by Yishai Ashlag — CEO and Co-founder, Onebeat
In a world where demand fluctuates rapidly, only those retailers who manage inventory with comparable fluidity will stay stocked, profitable and in business.
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Examining the knowledge gap between shoppers, retail store associates
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Retailers and store associates are facing challenges meeting the needs of consumers. The answer lies in ensuring retail workers are given the tools and…
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Fashion rental service Nuuly designs deeper customer-first experience
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Nuuly, a clothing subscription rental subscription service, expands partnership with Recurly to drive a more rewarding customer experience, growth and launch…
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