Tractor Supply Company acquires veterinary services business VIP Petcare

June 12, 2026

Tractor Supply Company, a rural lifestyle retailer, has acquired the veterinary services business VIP Petcare from PetIQ, a Bansk Group company.

How Independent Retailers Can Compete Like National Chains— Without a National Chain Budget

Independent retailers do not need massive budgets to compete effectively in today’s marketplace. With the right technology partner, small and mid-sized…

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The new chapter of bookstores: From retail to experience

by Clare Jones — Outreach Manager, CUSTOM NEON PTY LTD

Retail as we know it is shifting. Across industries, stores are no longer just points of sale, they’re experiences.

Built to Adapt: Why Modularity Matters in Retail Technology

Explore why modularity is becoming essential to the future of retail technology. This blog describes how scalable systems help retailers adapt faster, extend…

Boot Barn taps Aptos One for mobile POS

May 20, 2026

Boot Barn, a lifestyle retailer, is deploying the Aptos One mobile-first point of sale solution across its 500-plus U.S. locations.

Ulta Beauty joins Uber Eats platform

May 13, 2026

Ulta Beauty is now on Uber Eats, offering its beauty essentials nationwide.

Rack Room Shoes names Mike Edwards as CEO

May 11, 2026

Rack Room Shoes has named Mike Edwards as CEO following the retirement of Mark Lardie who led the footwear retailer for 14 years.

Bookstore promos shop with vending machine

May 5, 2026

A book vending machine has launched at Krog Street Market in Atlanta, according to a Secret Atlanta report, offering readers a convenient way to pick up books…

Ikea opening LA store, expanding Southern California footprint

April 15, 2026

Ikea plan to open its first store in the city of Los Angeles this spring.

Huck’s Market deploys Tote POS platform

April 14, 2026

Huck's Market, a c-store chain with 135 locations across the Midwest, has begun deploying Tote's AI-native POS platform with an initial launch in Carmi, Ill.

Sally Beauty debuts TikTok Shop

March 27, 2026

Beauty retailer Sally Beauty has launched Sally Beauty on TikTok Shop.

Pandora taps Hardis Supply Chain for supply chain modernization

March 26, 2026

Pandora, one of the world's largest jewelry retailers, has partnered with Hardis Supply Chain, which offers supply chain software technology, to undertake a…

Friar Tux AI try-on tool offers virtual formalwear shopping experience

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

Friar Tux's AI try-on tool allows customers to view a personalized visualization of selected suits and tuxedos, enabling comparison of different styles and…

Costco CEO, CFO talk AI-powered online sales jump, tariff strategy

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

Costco is reaping e-commerce sales rewards from AI technology and piloting automated pay stations that let members pay for pre-scanned orders with an average…

Costco to be anchor store for Maryland mixed-use district

March 13, 2026

Costco aims to open a wholesale location at VIVA White Oak, a 280-acre mixed use district in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Fortunoff Backyard Store opening showroom on Long Island

March 11, 2026

Outdoor furniture retailer Fortunoff Backyard Store plans to open a new 9,600-square-foot location in Huntington Station, Long Island.

Michaels expands loyalty program, enhances rewards perks

March 5, 2026

Craft retailer Michaels is expanding its loyalty program with the debut of a new 9% rewards tier for its most loyal customers.

True Beauty Lashes taps Perfect Corp. for personalized lash recommendation

March 4, 2026

True Beauty Lashes has partnered with Perfect Corp., an AI and augmented reality beauty and fashion technology, to power LashLovr, a personalized lash matching…

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming expands private label to boost retail experience

February 26, 2026

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming has expanded its retail experience with toys, treats and even cosmetics.

Minky Couture selects Domo AI, data products platform to boost operational visibility

February 19, 2026

Minky Couture, a Utah-based luxury blanket retailer, will deploy the Domo AI and Data Products Platform to strengthen operational visibility.