#retail-innovation
#retail-innovation

Silicon Valley food

Convenience stores are becoming culinary destinations

fromLos Angeles Times

1 week ago

Food & drink

70 new food items each week? South Korea is the convenience store capital of the world

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Silicon Valley food

Convenience stores are becoming culinary destinations

more#convenience-stores

2 weeks ago

Peak Design and Fujifilm Unite: FIELD LAB Transforms NYC's Photography Scene with Hands-On Gear Experience - Yanko Design

At FIELD LAB, photographers can actually touch, test, and trust the gear before making decisions, addressing the need for proper testing of cameras with accessories.

Photography

Cryptocurrency

fromPractical Ecommerce

3 weeks ago

New Stablecoin Law May Slash Payment Fees

America's stablecoin law could enable significant savings for retailers by reducing payment processing fees.

fromConsequence

3 weeks ago

They Put an IKEA in Your Best Buy So You Can Shop at IKEA While You Shop at Best Buy

"By bringing together our home furnishing expertise, products, and services with Best Buy's leadership in appliances and technology, we're creating a one-stop destination where customers can design their dream kitchen, storage solutions, or laundry space with ease."

E-Commerce

#walmart

fromMiami Herald

E-Commerce

Walmart delivers a new kind of store, retail experience

fromZDNET

European startups

Walmart's drone delivery spreads its wings to 100 more stores - is yours one?

fromThe Verge

European startups

Wing and Walmart are bringing drone delivery to 100 new stores

fromMiami Herald

E-Commerce

Walmart delivers a new kind of store, retail experience

fromZDNET

European startups

Walmart's drone delivery spreads its wings to 100 more stores - is yours one?

fromThe Verge

European startups

Wing and Walmart are bringing drone delivery to 100 new stores

more#walmart

By leaning into change, luxury is learning to thrive

Luxury brands are innovating through unique experiences and concepts amid declining sales and profits.

fromThehustle

The tech store where everything is an experience

Tm:rw is an innovative retail space in Times Square showcasing over 120 brands through interactive experiences and advanced technology.

fromPractical Ecommerce

Next Steps for AI Shopping

Generative AI is transforming ecommerce by enabling agentic shopping, which provides personalized assistance for product comparisons and price searches.

fromComputerWeekly.com

Data, digital receipts and demanding customers | Computer Weekly

Digital receipts are set to dominate the market, expected to reach $293bn by 2030, enhancing customer engagement and reducing paper waste.

fromTime Out London

Boots is opening its first ever perfume-only shop in London

Boots will launch its first fragrance-first store, Boot Fragrance, in London this autumn, featuring 400 luxury and niche scents.

fromWWD

A Showcase for Innovation Comes to Times Square

Tm:rw is an innovative retail space in Times Square showcasing tech-driven products across multiple categories.

Cybertruck boxes and tacos: Elon Musk opens retro futuristic' Tesla Diner in LA

Tesla Diner in Los Angeles opened with a retro futuristic theme, offering a charging station, classic American fare, and robot servers, attracting many Tesla fans.

LA food

#ai-technology

fromForbes

E-Commerce

Cimulate's CommerceGPT Leads Agentic AI Shopping Infrastructure Shift

fromNew York Post

Artificial intelligence

Sam's Club reveals plan to eliminate checkout lanes completely with major change

fromForbes

E-Commerce

Cimulate's CommerceGPT Leads Agentic AI Shopping Infrastructure Shift

fromNew York Post

Artificial intelligence

Sam's Club reveals plan to eliminate checkout lanes completely with major change

more#ai-technology

fromIndependent

Ireland's 100 best independent shops

The fourth year of the 100 best independent shops list features a curated selection of small retailers from communities across Ireland, highlighting both new and innovative ventures.

E-Commerce

fromPractical Ecommerce

Shopify POS Exec on Future of Retail

The future of retail is location-agnostic, enabling seamless transitions between online and brick-and-mortar shopping.

#costco

fromTasting Table

E-Commerce

The History Of Costco: How It Became The Warehouse Giant It Is Today - Tasting Table

Digital life

Costco is taking a page from Sam's Club's playbook to speed up checkout in the warehouse

fromTasting Table

E-Commerce

The History Of Costco: How It Became The Warehouse Giant It Is Today - Tasting Table

Digital life

Costco is taking a page from Sam's Club's playbook to speed up checkout in the warehouse

more#costco

fromFortune

More retailers are opening coffee shops to appeal to customers who may not want to spend the big bucks-but still want a cup of joe

Brands across various industries are increasingly opening coffee shops to enhance customer experiences and grow brand awareness.

fromModern Retail

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Best Buy, Lowe's chief marketing officers explain why they launched new influencer programs

Influencer marketing is evolving with big retailers launching creator programs to adapt to modern consumer interactions.

2025 CPG Awards Launch: Food & Beverage Magazine Celebrates Excellence in Shelf-Stable Innovation

The 2025 CPG Awards aim to recognize excellence in shelf-stable consumer packaged goods, highlighting outstanding products in a crowded market.

#spaceshop

fromstupiddope.com

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

E-Commerce

Vollebak Launches Spaceshop: A Pop-Up Retail Rocket Designed for Earth and Beyond

London startup

vollebak launches SAGA's spaceshop, an interstellar delivery vehicle with panels that flip up

fromstupiddope.com

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

E-Commerce

Vollebak Launches Spaceshop: A Pop-Up Retail Rocket Designed for Earth and Beyond

London startup

vollebak launches SAGA's spaceshop, an interstellar delivery vehicle with panels that flip up

more#spaceshop

fromEntrepreneur

Tiami's Single-Product Sales Philosophy | Entrepreneur

Tiami aims to refine the luxury mattress category with high performance, affordable pricing, and a simplified shopping experience.

#e-commerce

fromFortune

Marketing tech

E-commerce powerhouse Julie Bornstein unveils Daydream-an AI-powered fashion shopping agent that's 25 years in the making

fromBusiness Matters

London startup

Temu Makes Inroads in the UK: Consumers Drawn by Low Prices, Savings, and Business Opportunities

fromFortune

Marketing tech

E-commerce powerhouse Julie Bornstein unveils Daydream-an AI-powered fashion shopping agent that's 25 years in the making

fromBusiness Matters

London startup

Temu Makes Inroads in the UK: Consumers Drawn by Low Prices, Savings, and Business Opportunities

more#e-commerce

fromHackernoon

Siva Kannan Ganesan's Groundbreaking Impact on Macy's Marketplace Initiative | HackerNoon

The extraordinary success of Macy's Marketplace initiative stands as compelling evidence of technology innovation at its finest.

Marketing tech

Online marketing

fromwww.elle.com

Why Everyone Is Shopping on Livestream in 2025

Livestream shopping enhances the online retail experience by offering social engagement and entertainment, catering to modern shopping behaviors.

Marketing tech

fromRetail Brew

Albertsons to pilot in-store digital ad displays

Albertsons is piloting digital ad displays in stores to enhance brand engagement and measurement capabilities.

fromHackernoon

Creator Commerce and AI Fulfillment Are Quietly Eating Retail | HackerNoon

Retail is transforming towards interconnected systems that enhance fulfillment and customer experiences, moving beyond isolated tech innovations.

Startup companies

Why this revolutionary reusable packaging platform failed-except in France

Loop aimed to revolutionize packaging by promoting reusable containers for common products, but it faced scaling challenges in the U.S.

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Auntie Anne's is rebranding for a future with fewer shopping malls

Auntie Anne's is modernizing 150 stores to appeal to millennial and Gen Z consumers by incorporating features for digital convenience and a fresh visual identity.

XPstore x ExperienceRick - Trading Card Shop With A Twist | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

XPstore revolutionizes the trading card experience by fostering community over traditional retail practices.

E-Commerce

fromDefector

Seven Days At The Bin Store | Defector

Amazing Binz stands out due to its unconventional shopping experience and unique pricing structure that encourages exploration and deals.

Cryptocurrency

fromWWD

The DOJ's Apple Ruling Could Spark the Super App Revolution and Redefine Retail

The DOJ ruling against Apple may facilitate the emergence of super apps in the U.S.

fromBoston.com

High-end Asian grocer, T Market, is coming to the Natick Mall

We look forward to welcoming T Market to our already dynamic lineup and immersive experiences," Jennifer Kearney said, highlighting the distinctive retail concept and fresh experiences T Market will bring.

East Bay food

fromC-Store Dive

Immersive aisles: How digital signage is reinventing the in-store experience

Retail aisles are evolving into active media channels that enhance brand engagement and shopper interaction.

E-Commerce

fromBusiness Matters

Is Live Commerce the Future of Online Retail?

Live streaming is revolutionizing ecommerce by enabling real-time interaction and immersive shopping experiences.

fromsfist.com

The Old Lucca Ravioli Space to Become a Corner Store' for Tech Payment Processing Company Square

Square is transforming the former Lucca Ravioli space into a pop-up store to showcase its products and engage the community.

Marketing tech

fromThe Drum

LTK's Creator Upfronts: not gatecrashers, but strategic augmentors of the media industry

LTK positions itself as a vital infrastructure in modern commerce rather than a direct competitor to traditional media.

Fashion & style

Bicester Village at 30: how a wet field in Oxfordshire defied the death of the shopping mall

Bicester Village has thrived despite retail challenges by providing unique shopping experiences and focusing on customer engagement.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Starbucks' new drive-thru in Texas is the coffee giant's first 3D printed store in the US

Starbucks opens its first 3D printed store in Brownsville, Texas, showcasing innovative construction technology.

Lids's new retail play: Personalized sports fandom

Lids is revamping 20 stores to enhance customer personalization and drive foot traffic, countering challenges faced by brick-and-mortar retail.

#drone-delivery

European startups

Videos show just how far ahead China's drone delivery is compared to the US

China is ahead in drone delivery innovation compared to the US, with successful operational models already in place.

European startups

Amazon slayer': the Dublin minnow taking on the giants in drone deliveries

Manna Aero's drone delivery service aims to revolutionize retail in Ireland and the UK through instant, autonomous shipping.

European startups

Videos show just how far ahead China's drone delivery is compared to the US

China is ahead in drone delivery innovation compared to the US, with successful operational models already in place.