Fossil closing up to 15 stores in footprint reduction strategy

July 31, 2026

Fossil Group is planning to shutter up to 15 stores as part of a turnaround plan focused on profitability and costs.

Rural King opens Ohio store

July 27, 2026

Rural King, a family-owned retailer focused on the rural lifestyle, has opened a store in Lancaster, Ohio.

Michaels debuts experiential store format

July 27, 2026

Craft retailer Michaels is debuting an experiential store format featuring hubs for creativity and celebration.

No food court, samples or toilet paper. Just gas at a California Costco

July 24, 2026

Costco is launching gas-only locations. That's right. No toilet paper, no $1.50 hotdog, no pharmacy.

Ulta Beauty taps Kelly Garcia as CTO

July 24, 2026

Ulta Beauty has named Kelly Garcia as its chief technology officer effective August 31.

Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop opens for business

July 21, 2026

The official opening of the Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop drew hundreds of Dolly Parton fans and kicked off a week-long celebration of entertainment, special…

Midway Sports debuts Miami store

July 20, 2026

Midway Sports, an athletic apparel and footwear retailer, has opened a store at River Landing, near downtown Miami.

Barnes & Noble opens 3rd location in Chicagoland

July 20, 2026

Bookseller Barnes & Noble has opened another Chicagoland store, its third in Illinois, and will open its fourth later this summer.

Costco expansion strategy delivering on more than one front

July 17, 2026

Costco, which saw Q3 2026 sales hit $71 billion, representing a 12% spike year over year, is reaping rewards on a few fronts due to its $250 billion strategy.

Primark stores arriving in Texas, Indiana

July 14, 2026

Primark, an international fashion retailer, will open its seventh Texas store, at Willowbrook Mall in Houston on July 16, and its first store in the state of…

Saks strategy is high-end shopping, white-glove service

July 10, 2026

Now that it has officially exited bankruptcy, Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue, aims to focus on…

Toys R Us Canada selling store leases to Ontario company

July 9, 2026

Toys R Us Canada is selling 10 store leases to Putman, an Ontario-based company owned by Doug Putnam.

Self-service floral vending machine fills a gap

July 7, 2026

An Ohio florist has expanded her business beyond a traditional storefront by launching a floral vending machine at Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Hospital in…

Perfume vending getting popular in Japan

July 6, 2026

Japanese fragrance companies are expanding beyond traditional retail channels to attract new customers through personalized consultations and self-service…

Bath & Body Works finds a home at Ulta Beauty

July 2, 2026

Ulta Beauty shoppers will find a curated selection of Bath & Body Works items across home fragrance and body care at select Ulta Beauty store locations…

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.