Howie Mandel takes permanent spot in Skechers store via hologramA comic actor and TV reality show judge is becoming a virtual ambassador for a popular footwear brand. Playa Bowls set to open first of 160-plus Canadian locationsPlaya Bowls is gearing up to make its debut outside of the United States. Retail Technology News: March update Retailers in March 2026 focused technology efforts in areas including ChatGPT shopping, in-store AI assistance and unifying inventory and allocation. Fiserv: Rising gas prices push small business retail sales up in March Higher ticket sizes — led by gasoline — helped increase small business sales in March. Why the metaverse didn’t become retail’s next big thing Despite predictions it would be a game changer, the metaverse has so far proven to be a niche retail channel. Sam's Club hiking membership fees May 1 It will soon be a little more expensive to obtain an annual membership at Sam’s Club. Footwear brand Allbirds to be acquired by American Exchange Group Allbirds is getting a new owner. CVS opens first of nearly 20 pharmacy-only stores planned for 2026 A pharmacy chain has begun its rollout of a new scaled-down store concept. Aldi expands Instacart partnership with new U.S. website A fast-growing discount supermarket retailer is teaming up with a grocery technology company to offer more seamless, personalized online shopping. Sephora pilots app within ChatGPT Sephora is linking its consumer app to the ChatGPT next-gen artificial intelligence platform. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last