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80% of Retailers Plan to Expand Self-Service Technology
Coresight Research recently partnered with Zebra Technologies and Elo Touch Solutions to conduct a new study on the evolution of self-service technology from being confined to the checkout process to becoming core to the in-store retail experience.
Jamba Juice stores are closing, driven by franchise terminations, as national retail footprint shrinks
Jamba Juice has a sobering message for entrepreneurs who want to open a franchise: You might be better off somewhere else. In a “special risks” section of its 2026 franchise disclosure document (FDD), the smoothie chain revealed that…
This budget retailer is rolling out ready-made family meals for less than $15
One low-price grocery store has imminent plans to launch ready-to-eat meals to capitalize on shoppers' growing appetite for convenience. Aldi announced Tuesday that it will debut pre-made meals for the first time in its U.S. stores next month. Its…
Investor Stephanie Link looks for strong brands making a comeback. This retailer fits the bill
I've been a Target shopper through the good times and the bad. But when I dropped my daughter off at college last month, we ended up making four Target runs in one day. No joke. Each time, I noticed the same thing: The product selection and service…
365 Retail Markets Partners with ColdSnap to Bring On-Demand Frozen Treats to Micro Markets Nationwide
ColdSnap's patented system freezes shelf-stable, room-temperature pods into ice cream, smoothies, frozen lattes, protein shakes, and other treats in about two minutes. Because the product never touches the machine, ColdSnap requires no cleaning…
The Retail Investor Fleecing Marches On: Another 319 Million SpaceX Shares Unlock Today, Sept. 24
On June 12, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) and space infrastructure goliath, Space Exploration Technologies (better known as SpaceX) (SPCX -4.11%), reset the bar for initial public offerings (IPOs). The $85.7 billion raised from its IPO…
New research: Retailers without onsite AI search risk losing shoppers to ChatGPT and Claude
The survey of 2,000 US and UK consumers suggests that while shoppers are prepared to try to overcome poor onsite search by rewriting queries or using filters to narrow down the results, a substantial proportion are likely to leave when they see…
Redmond couple brings freeze-dried snacks to over 100 Oregon retailers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Redmond residents Charlotte and Ryan Alston launched Glacier Gourmet in 2024 to provide healthier snacks for their children and now sell freeze-dried fruits, ice creams and cheesecakes in over 100…
Retailers are asking for feedback but are shoppers feeling heard?
Retailers often request feedback, but are customers feeling heard? Per new research from Quantum Metrics, which surveyed 1,500 US and UK consumers, it would seem not so much. The primary issue is “a listening gap” wherein digital…
Asian beauty, athletic wear, Gen-Z style part of slate of new Strip retailers
Two Strip shopping centers announced 10 new storefronts that are open or planning openings this year. Fashion Show mall and Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, both owned and operated by General Growth Properties, announced the…
Norway Savings president came up the ranks in retail banking
Norway Savings Bank said Tuesday it has made a promotion for the president's role in advance of CEO Dan Walsh's planned retirement. Darci Hamm, who had been chief operating officer and executive vice president, was named president, effective…
Madhya Pradesh traders, retailers observe 'No UPI Day', seek rollback of MDR charges
Several traders and shopkeepers in cities across Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) protested against the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on UPI transactions by observing ‘No UPI Day' and covering the QR codes on their…
DoorDash Hands Brands Live Shelf Data and Retail Insights
With this information, the new Brand Center delivers insights into on-shelf availability and out-of-stock trends, the choices shoppers make when an item is unavailable, and how products are listed and presented across retailers on DoorDash…
Boro apologise as explanation provided on retail shortage of kits this season
Middlesbrough have apologised and offered an explanation for the shortage of replica kit stock this season, as the first batch of anniversary kits sold out within an hour of pre-orders being made available. Boro will wear a special blue anniversary…
Health minister bans retailers from offering loyalty card prices on alcohol products
While existing regulations, which came into force in 2023, mean customers cannot use loyalty card points to buy alcohol, they soon will be unable to buy cheaper booze with their loyalty cards. At present, certain stores give two prices for select…
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