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Amazon’s Just Walk Out Tech Poised to Break into a Run

The Just Walk Out (JWO) cashierless retailing solution from Amazon has faced hurdles since it was first introduced…

Features December 9
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What Cyber Week 2025 Revealed — and How Merchants Should Prepare for 2026

Cyber Week 2025 didn’t feel frantic — it felt unusually focused. Shoppers arrived confident, prepared and clear about…

Executive Viewpoints December 9
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Trump Creates Food Security Task Forces within FTC and Justice Department

Seeking to curb “price-fixing, anti-competitive behavior and foreign influence that drives up grocery prices and threatens the security…

News December 8
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Instacart Launches ChatGPT Integration Encompassing In-App Checkout

Instacart has launched an app on ChatGPT offering end-to-end shopping, including the platform’s Instant Checkout feature, all within…

News December 8
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Ikea Among the Kiwis: Retailer Opens First New Zealand Store

Ikea has opened its first store in New Zealand, in Auckland’s Sylvia Park, and has added 29 pickup…

News December 5
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Kroger to Increase New Store Builds by 30% in 2026

Kroger has kicked off a physical store expansion program, beginning with the completion of four major store projects…

News December 5
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Build-A-Bear Brings Hello Kitty Partnership Stores to 2 Major U.S. Malls

Build-A-Bear and Sanrio, the brand behind Hello Kitty, will expand their co-branded stores to two of the country’s…

News December 4
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Gymshark Sails into NYC with First U.S. Flagship Store

Athleticwear retailer Gymshark, which has been making waves in New York City via weightlifting events and the opening…

News December 4
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The Death of the Storefront is Already Here

For years, brands have invested billions to perfect their online storefronts. Every pixel calibrated, every checkout flow streamlined,…

Executive Viewpoints December 4
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