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The Connected Forecourt: How Fuel Retailers are Turning Stations into Shopping Destinations

Fuel and convenience retail is changing fast. The traditional forecourt is no longer just a place to fill…

Executive Viewpoints December 19
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Amazon to Transform Food Scraps into Chicken Feed In-Store at Whole Foods

Beginning in 2027, Amazon will deploy on-site food waste conversion technology in Whole Foods Market stores that will…

News December 17
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How Daily, Store-Specific Data Gives Zuru Sharper Holiday Marketing Insights

Zuru, a toy manufacturer with the majority of its manufacturing in China, has faced the same tariff-related challenges…

Features December 17
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Kroger Expands In-Store Digital Screens to Provide Wine and Spirits Sales Support

Kroger has expanded its deployment of in-store digital screens in the wine and spirits departments of nearly 600…

News December 16
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Walmart Begins New 3D Printed Construction Project in Missouri as Technology Shows Signs of Scalability

Walmart has begun its third project using 3D construction printing (3DCP) in Lamar, Mo. The retailer had used…

News December 15
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Inclusive Sizing Leaders FullBeauty and Destination XL Combine in ‘Merger of Equals’

Destination XL Group (DXL) and FullBeauty Brands, both giants in the big-and-tall/inclusive-sizing category, will combine in a “merger…

News December 15
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Retail Theft Steals the Spotlight at Alcatraz East Crime Museum

Retail Theft Steals the Spotlight at Alcatraz East Crime Museum

A new exhibit is joining Al Capone’s rosary, Ted Bundy’s dental molds and Charles Manson’s acoustic guitar at…

News December 15
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Beyond the Transaction: How Customer Experience Fuels Loyalty in Convenience Stores

A select group of super-regional convenience store chains including Wawa, Sheetz, QuikTrip and Kwik Trip are reinventing the…

Executive Viewpoints December 15
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L.L.Bean Shares Retail Expansion Plans for 2026 and 2027

Physical retail is "an essential part of our growth strategy," said L.L.Bean Chief Retail Officer Greg Elder.

News December 12
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