Registration now open for SPECS 2023!Registration has opened for Chain Store Age’s 59th annual SPECS event, which will be held March 19-21, 2023, at the Gaylord Texan, in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Sam’s Club to open dedicated innovation spaceSam’s Club is building a design studio on its Bentonville, Ark. campus. Kroger rolls out visual AI-based self-checkout The Kroger Co. is moving beyond the pilot stage with a self-checkout solution that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision technology. Ralph Lauren’s ‘next great chapter’ includes 250 new stores Ralph Lauren Corp. has unveiled its new strategic plan, which includes financial targets for the next three years. Las Vegas Raiders install checkout-free stores at home stadium Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas has unveiled four new turnkey frictionless stores. Walmart Canada to spend $1 billion on new fulfillment center, store updates A major infrastructure investment from Walmart Canada will pay for a new supply chain facility and a store refresh program. Dick’s Sporting Goods opening more Public Lands’ stores Vince, Burton offer ‘tap to pay’ option in stores A vertical luxury brand and a snowboarding product brand are easing the process of mobile checkout for both customers and store associates. Instacart offers full omnichannel experience with in-store platform Instacart is keeping its promise to enable grocers to build the “store of the future.” JCPenney to roll out beauty shops chainwide First Previous 125 126 127 128 129 Next Last