Amazon melds Rufus, Alexa+ for ‘Alexa for Shopping’ feature

June 3, 2026

Amazon has combined its Rufus online site assistant and its Alexa+ service to create "Alexa for Shopping," for its app and website.

Target taps 3D, simulation tech for Houston Receive Center

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

Meeting consumer demand is the top priority for any retailer and for Target that means faster, more efficient product distribution.

How self-service is now retail infrastructure

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Retailers are rapidly expanding self-service technology far beyond the traditional checkout lane as they look to improve customer experience, streamline store…

CrownTV rolls out Samsung4K Displays across Janie and Jack Stores

May 29, 2026

CrownTV has installed over a dozen Samsung commercial 4K displays across five children clothing brand Janie and Jack locations — Brookfield Place, Garden State…

German grocer deploys interactive touchscreen kiosk powered by eyefactive

May 26, 2026

Edeka Jensen, a grocery store located in Uetersen, Germany, near Hamburg, has partnered with eyefactive to deploy an interactive touchscreen kiosk solution at…

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…

Let's Talk Retail Episode 7: Part 2: How a Mobile First Strategy Enhances the Retail Journey

Take a closer look at how a mobile-first strategy is reshaping the retail experience. This video explores how connected technologies, flexible service models…

Japan airline piloting robotic baggage handlers

May 22, 2026

Japan Airlines is planning to deploy humanoid robots this month to work as baggage handlers at a Tokyo airport.

Case Study: How Fast4shop reshapes the pharmacy visit

Behind the scenes, Fast4shop delivers real-time, unit-level inventory and expiry-date visibility, helping pharmacies protect margins and keep essential…

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Toshiba leaders recognized as difference makers

May 20, 2026

Four Toshiba America Business Solutions leaders have been named as 2026 Difference Makers by ENX Magazine.

Legacy payments abandoned micro-businesses, AI makes them viable again

by Jim Aviles — CloudWalk Board Member, CloudWalk

Legacy payments companies went after tiny businesses early, but most eventually shifted to bigger customers because supporting the “long tail” was too…

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…

EDEKA’s Smart Retail Strategy Is Redefining Customer Experience

EDEKA’s interactive self-order kiosk project demonstrates how digital technologies are reshaping the in-store customer journey through smarter, more engaging…

Presented by eyefactive GmbH

Disneyland deploys facial recognition tech

May 7, 2026

Disneyland has installed facial recognition technology at some entrances to the California park in a quest to stop fraud and speed up visitor re-entry.

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…

How digital signage is changing hospitality customer experience

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

Going forward, hospitality AV will be more connected, more intelligent and more immersive than ever before. Systems will increasingly operate as part of a…

British supermarket pilots vending machines to curb shoplifting

May 4, 2026

British supermarket chain Asda is exploring vending machines to secure high-theft items, including products such as razor blades, as retailers face rising…

Dallas store tests robotic fulfillment technology

May 1, 2026

A Dallas liquor store is testing an automated retail concept that replaces traditional shelving with a robotic fulfillment system, according to a Dallas…

How leading retailers are re-thinking the role of the shopping cart

by Fraser Neil — Chief Sales Officer, Cust2Mate

The shopping cart has always been central to the store. In 2026, the retailers pulling ahead are the ones finally treating it as a strategic asset, not just a…

Fujifilm debuts instax Spot photo booth, print station

April 30, 2026

Fujifilm North America has introduced the instax Spot, a photobooth and print station designed to turn on-site experiences into physical keepsakes. Positioned…