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Meet Every Shopper Where they are: The Retail Imperative for Multimodal, Accessible Self-Service

The New Reality of Retail Self-Service Self-service is no longer confined to a few large touchscreens near the…

Executive Viewpoints February 23
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Trader Joe’s Plans to Open 5 New Stores in Coming Months

Trader Joe’s has announced the locations for five new supermarkets, giving shoppers in more locations the opportunity to…

News February 20
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Associated Wholesale Grocers Adopts Forecasting and Fresh Optimization Solution

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has selected Relex solutions that are designed to optimize distribution center forecasting and replenishment,…

News February 19
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Ikea Plans 10 New U.S. Stores in 2026

Ikea U.S. will open a total of 10 new stores in 2026, including its first location in Oklahoma…

News February 19
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Why Stanton Optical Focused on Staples for Eye Care Shop-in-Shops

A full-service eyecare facility isn’t something you’d expect to find inside a Staples store, but four Philadelphia-area Staples…

Features February 19
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Consumer Research: Mass Retailers’ 79% Grocery Penetration Matches Traditional Supermarkets for First Time

Affordability challenges are reshaping U.S. consumer buying habits for grocery shopping, according to the latest Dunnhumby Consumer Trends…

Features February 18
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Kohl’s Expands $10 and Under ‘Deal Bars’ Chainwide

Kohl’s is betting on the power of impulse purchases with the expansion of its Deal Bar offerings to…

News February 18
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Amazon Proposes Second Big-Box Store for Chicago Area

Amazon has proposed developing a site in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook that would raze existing office…

News February 17
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The Secret Behind Zumiez’s Powerhouse Sales

Zumiez's annual 100k celebration is not your usual corporate recognition retreat. We take a deep dive into how…

Features February 17
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