The Raley’s Companies launch in-store media network

June 11, 2026

The Raley's Companies is launching an in-store retail media network with Grocery TV across 208 stores spanning Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill, Bashas', Food City…

Kroger chief associate experience officer announces retirement

June 10, 2026

Tim Massa, EVP and chief associate experience officer for Kroger will retire in September.

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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Coop Norway, Zetadisplay team on in-store retail media network

June 9, 2026

Coop Norway, Norway's second-largest grocery retailer, and ZetaDisplay have entered into the next phase of an agreement after the successful roll out of a…

Gas fueling Costco growth, customer loyalty

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

Consumers wanting cheap gas are hitting Costco pumps and driving customer loyalty for the wholesaler.

Publix buys out shopping center landlord

June 4, 2026

Publix Super Markets has purchased a shopping center where one of its Boynton Beach locations is housed for $78 million, according to a Connect CRE report.

The Future of Grocery: How AI and Computer Vision Are Transforming Retail

Step into the future of grocery, where AI and computer vision are reshaping how stores operate and how customers shop. This blog explores how intelligent…

Walmart tops US grocery sales

May 19, 2026

Walmart owns 21% of U.S. grocery sales but when it comes to AI suggestions relating to grocery shopping, wholesaler Costco ranks first.

Ahold Delhaize USA expands digital commerce capabilities

May 15, 2026

Grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA is partnering with SmartCommerce to expand Click2Cart across its five omnichannel U.S. grocery brands.

Giant Eagle teams with Ibotta for digital promotions

May 14, 2026

Giant Eagle, a multi-format food and pharmacy retailer, has joined the Ibotta Performance Network, selling it as its exclusive provider of digital promotions…

Costco tweaks its iconic hot dog deal

May 12, 2026

Costco is still selling its well-known, and beloved, $1.50 hot dog deal (a quarter-pound all-beef dog and a 20-ounce soda with endless refills) but the…

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.