Woof Gang enjoys robust sales, footprint growth

January 20, 2026

Pet grooming brand Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming saw a 25% year over year sales boost in 2025 and doubled its footprint in three years.

WHSmith North America Media Network taps ISM for retail media network

January 16, 2026

WHSmith North America Media Network is partnering with In-Store Marketplace, a centralized platform for digital in-store media integration, on a retail media…

Top read retail CX stories in 2025: Consumer behavior, AI ethics, brand tech deployments

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

The top most read articles in 2025 ran the gamut from tracking tariff policies to understanding generational consumer behavior to brand technology deployments.

Drugstore chain Rossmann taps Diebold Nixdorf for expansion

December 30, 2025

Rossmann, one of Europe's largest drugstore chains, has tapped longtime partner Diebold Nixdorf to support the retailer's Swiss market expansion strategy.

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.…

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…

Toshiba debuts mobile technology for retailers

December 18, 2025

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions has debuted its TCx M7 to join the TCx M11 as part of its mobile innovation line, as mobile-first strategies become essential…

Costco boasts record-breaking sales in Q1

December 17, 2025

The first quarter of 2026 reveals Costco hit record-breaking sales in what industry watchers state was a stronger than expected earning period.

Lululemon chief leaving role in 2026

December 15, 2025

Calvin McDonald, CEO of Lululemon, will leave the role in early 2026.

How retailers can get in the fast lane with self-check out

by Griffin Unanue — Student, University of Southern California

How do we get into the fast lane of self-checkout? Retailers need to modernize technology and operating models and stop treating self-checkout as a replacement…

From Transactions to Experiences: Empowering Associates to Drive Operational Efficiency

Learn how retail is moving beyond the checkout as companies prioritize engagement and emotional connection throughout the customer journey. This blog…

What Resilient Foodservice Ops Look Like

Only 22% of restaurants feel good about their current tech—and that statistic alone says everything. This infographic dives into how devices like Toshiba’s…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Rethinking Retail: Strategies to Meet Evolving Customer Expectations

Retail is entering a new chapter where every interaction has the potential to shape lasting connections with customers. This infographic explores how…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Let's Talk Retail Episode 6: The Power of Loyalty-Driven Retail: Engaging Customers Beyond the Sale

In this episode of Let's Talk Retail our Director of Sales Executive Duffy Fron is joined by Troy Stelzer of Xenia Retail. In this video they explore how…

Retail's biggest blind spot

by Gideon Pridor — Chief Marketing Officer, Workvivo

To close the culture gap this holiday season, retailers should communicate early and often, and begin engagement before peak season starts. Recognize daily…

The ROI of getting shoppers into the holiday spirit with in-store visuals

by Gerry Price — President & CEO, North America, The Look Company

A data-focused approach to in-store holiday visuals and displays lets retailers make informed decisions about aspects of the shopping experience they’ve…

Future-Ready Hospitality: Modularity as a Growth Strategy

Discover how modular technology is transforming hospitality by helping businesses adapt faster and elevate every guest interaction. This blog explores how…

AI That Knows Your Order: Behind the Tech in Everyday Stops

AI is transforming convenience retail by predicting customer preferences and streamlining every interaction. This blog explores how intelligent systems…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 5: How Produce Recognition Tech is Revolutionizing Self-Checkout

This episode of Let’s Talk Retail explores how AI-powered produce recognition is transforming grocery checkout. Toshiba’s Johanna Hinkle explains how smart…

Frontline workers feeling disengaged, left out of culture

November 14, 2025

Most frontline workers, 87%, are unsure whether company culture applies to them which reveals a major disconnect between frontline and office staff that is…