Maryland 1st state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery outlets

April 29, 2026

Maryland is the first U.S. state to outlaw the use of surveillance pricing in grocery stores and the use of personal data to set potentially higher prices.

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.

Costco shifting from self-checkout to scan-and-go, shoppers report

April 6, 2026

Costco is adjusting its checkout strategy, with some stores eliminating or limiting self-checkout lanes in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce theft…

Minnesota lawmakers mulling surveillance pricing ban

April 3, 2026

Lawmakers in Minneapolis are considering a ban of surveillance-pricing technology and use when it comes to food retail establishments.

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…

From vending machines to autonomous retail: The evolution of grab and go shopping

Customers want physical shopping to feel as quick and simple as online purchasing. The demand has led to the rise of autonomous retail — stores where customers…

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.

Trader Joe’s earns best grocery store title in consumer report

March 6, 2026

Trader Joe's is the best U.S. grocery store according to a report from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index.

Trader Joe’s opening 6 stores across the US

February 27, 2026

Trader Joe's has announced it will open six stores across Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Kansas and Washington.

Kroger names former Walmart leader Greg Foran as CEO

February 9, 2026

Supermarket brand The Kroger Co. has appointed Greg Foran as CEO effective immediately.

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.

BENS Market taps Watchfire to create biggest c-store LED display in Washington state

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

BENS Market teams with Watchfire to create a huge LED display in store, creating an immersive customer experience and a revenue channel

Albertsons Media Collective debuts in-store incrementality measurement

January 23, 2026

Albertsons Media Collective has launched incrementality measurement that will enable advertisers to optimize in-store media using causal signals.

Wegmans deploys facial recognition tech for store security

January 9, 2026

Wegmans has deployed facial recognition cameras in a "small fraction" of stores to boost security at locations with elevated risks.

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.

Riesbeck’s Food Markets deploys eGrowcery fulfillment platform

December 3, 2025

Riesback's Food Markets, an Ohio/West Virginia supermarket chain, has deployed an online shopping and order fulfillment platform powered by eGrowcery.

Walmart Inc. CEO succession coming in February

November 20, 2025

Walmart Inc. CEO Doug McMillon will retire on January 31, 2026 and John Furner will take the helm as president and CEO as of Feb. 1, 2026.

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…

Lidl Great Britain launches mobile payment through Lidl Plus app

November 4, 2025

Lidl GB has launched Lidl Pay, a mobile payment feature built into its Lidl Plus rewards app, as part of the retailer's ongoing investment in technology and…

Independent grocers adopt Instacart for in-store, online operations

October 31, 2025

Independent grocers across the U.S. are increasingly adopting Instacart's enterprise technology solutions, including Caper Carts, Storefront Pro and FoodStorm…