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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.
Presented by Newland North America Inc.
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Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy
February 18, 2026
Eddie Bauer, a retail sportswear company, has filed for bankruptcy driven by a shift in consumer preferences.
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How self-service operators win by automating through curation
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Josh Rosenberg, founder of Forward Thinkers, outlines challenges the self-service and automation industry and what operators need to do to overcome those…
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Target investing in store labor amidst job cuts at centers, offices
February 16, 2026
Target will invest more in store labor to boost the customer experience while trimming back about 500 jobs within its distribution centers and regional offices.
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Balea, Zebra launch Cosmic Machine Vision
February 10, 2026
Balea and Zebra have launched an intelligent vision solution called the Cosmic Machine Vision.
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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.
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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.
Presented by Bish Creative
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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.
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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.
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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, Connect Media
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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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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