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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.
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US retail sales show solid growth
May 22, 2026
U.S. retail sales increased 4.9% in April and represented the third month of consecutive growth.
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Ace Hardware debuts AI-powered assistant
May 21, 2026
Ace Hardware has deployed a AI-powered assistant, called 'Hey ARMA,' aimed at helping store associates better serve customers in real time.
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Boot Barn taps Aptos One for mobile POS
May 20, 2026
Boot Barn, a lifestyle retailer, is deploying the Aptos One mobile-first point of sale solution across its 500-plus U.S. locations.
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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.
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Shein reportedly buying Everlane
May 20, 2026
Shein, a fast fashion retailer, is reportedly aiming to acquire apparel retailer Everlane in a $100 million deal.
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Walmart tops US grocery sales
May 19, 2026
Walmart owns 21% of U.S. grocery sales but when it comes to AI suggestions relating to grocery shopping, wholesaler Costco ranks first.
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Amazon drone delivery slated for upstate New York
May 18, 2026
Amazon is aiming to provide drone delivery in under two hours to the Syracuse, New York area.
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Ahold Delhaize USA expands digital commerce capabilities
May 15, 2026
Grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA is partnering with SmartCommerce to expand Click2Cart across its five omnichannel U.S. grocery brands.
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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…
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Ulta Beauty joins Uber Eats platform
May 13, 2026
Ulta Beauty is now on Uber Eats, offering its beauty essentials nationwide.
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Costco tweaks its iconic hot dog deal
May 12, 2026
Costco is still selling its well-known, and beloved, $1.50 hot dog deal (a quarter-pound all-beef dog and a 20-ounce soda with endless refills) but the…
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Rack Room Shoes names Mike Edwards as CEO
May 11, 2026
Rack Room Shoes has named Mike Edwards as CEO following the retirement of Mark Lardie who led the footwear retailer for 14 years.
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Amazon Prime Day set for June
May 8, 2026
Amazon's Prime Day is coming in June though the omnichannel retailer hasn't announced specific dates.
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Amazon adds Ozempic to pharmacy kiosks
May 8, 2026
Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its diabetes treatment offerings by adding the pill version of Ozempic to its pharmacy platform and select kiosks, while also…
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Toshiba Communications leader Rick Havacko wins merit award
May 7, 2026
Toshiba America Business Solutions Corporate Communications Lead Rick Havacko has been awarded the 2026 Merit Award for Public Relations excellence.
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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.
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Invent.ai taps Joe Groves as global chief revenue officer
May 6, 2026
Invent.ai, an AI-native retail planning and inventory decisioning platform, has appointed Joe Groves as its new global chief revenue officer.
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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…
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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…
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