Retail Store Openings Slowed in 2025, Set to Accelerate in 2026
After nearly flat store opening growth in 2025, retail real estate is poised for stronger expansion in 2026, led by off‑price, beauty, and discount segments.
Lufthansa and PROS Expand AI-Powered Airline Pricing Partnership
PROS and Lufthansa Group have extended their strategic partnership to advance airline retail innovation through AI-driven dynamic pricing and offer optimization, reshaping how travelers receive personalized, flexible commercial offers in real time.
January Winter Storms Chill U.S. Retail Sales and Foot Traffic
Severe winter weather in January 2026 dampened U.S. retail activity, slowing sales growth, disrupting supply chains, and shifting consumer spending toward essentials.
Skai and Kevel Partner to Expand Retail Media Access
Skai and Kevel's new partnership streamlines omnichannel retail media campaigns, giving advertisers unified access to emerging and established networks.
Lowe’s Targets Younger Shoppers with Kids Club Relaunch
Lowe’s refreshes its Kids Club and ramps up influencer marketing to better connect with younger consumers amid housing market challenges.
TikTok US Operations Transition to Majority‑American Joint Venture
TikTok avoids a nationwide ban as its U.S. business shifts to a majority‑American joint venture led by CEO Adam Presser, with enhanced national security safeguards.
Hibbett and DoorDash Revolutionize On Demand Footwear Delivery in USA
Hibbett Sporting Goods has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery of footwear, apparel, and accessories across the United States, enhancing convenience for customers and strengthening omnichannel retail experiences.
How National 3PLs Power Omnichannel Fulfillment Success
National 3PLs are helping brands meet rising delivery demands by unifying inventory, ensuring retail compliance, and streamlining omnichannel fulfillment.
Top Distribution Locations Shaping Ecommerce in 2026
Rising delivery demands and global supply chain shifts are forcing ecommerce brands to rethink fulfillment with distributed, nearshored networks.
Australian Open 2026: More Than Tennis, A City‑Wide Celebration
2026’s Australian Open blends world‑class tennis with entertainment, retail, food and fan experiences that make it as much a cultural phenomenon as a major sporting event — drawing global visitors and spotlighting Melbourne’s lively summer scene.
Why Shoppers Are Pulling Back From E‑Commerce And What It Means for Retail
Shoppers are moderating e‑commerce spending as budget pressures and omnichannel preferences grow, prompting retailers to rethink digital strategies.
Five U.S. Metros Poised for Retail and Dining Growth in 2026
Placer.ai identifies Salt Lake City, Reno, Indianapolis, Raleigh and Tampa as the top U.S. metros for retail and dining growth in 2026, based on population increases and strong consumer traffic trends.
How to Partner with Funded Retail Startups in 2026
Explore the latest funding trends in US retail startups for 2025-2026 and understand why targeting these newly funded companies offers unique growth opportunities for partners and vendors.
Tote.ai Secures $22.6M to Transform Convenience Retail with AI-Powered POS
Tote.ai raises $22.6 million to replace outdated POS systems in convenience retail with a unified AI-native platform, enhancing real-time operations, payments, and customer engagement.
Omnichannel Loyalty: The Key to Seamless Customer Engagement
Retailers embracing omnichannel loyalty drive deeper engagement, personalization, and lifetime value by unifying rewards across digital and in-store channels.
Eagle Eye Launches Scalable AI for Personalized Promotions
Eagle Eye's new AI-driven Personalized Promotions solution enables retailers to deliver one-to-one tailored offers in real time, enhancing promotional ROI and customer engagement at a scalable level.