California state lawmakers vote to ban all plastic bagsCalifornia seems poised to join the list of states that no longer allow grocery stores to offer the option of plastic bags at the checkout. Survey: Consumers prefer in-store shopping when prepping for extreme weather In-store shopping trumps online when consumers prepare for hurricanes, heatwaves, severe storms and the other extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent across the country. Levi’s, Kingsmen, Aramark partner in fixture recycling initiative A collaborative recycling initiative has given new life to old fixtures, keeping them out of landfills. Starbucks in EV charging partnership with Mercedes-Benz Starbucks Corp. will electrify select stores around the country with fast chargers for electric vehicles. Survey: Clean, well-maintained restrooms are good for business Retailers that neglect restroom cleaning and maintenance are jeopardizing customers' repeat business and sales. ShopRite expands smart cart deployment ShopRite is deploying AI-equipped shopping carts in more stores as part of a broader plan from its parent company. Expert Opinion: Cleanliness is key to customer satisfaction, retail success New data collected by HappyOrNot customer feedback terminals found that cleanliness had the highest amount of negative feedback in 2023. Price Chopper/McKeever’s rolls out smart carts Price Chopper and McKeever's Market & Eatery are bringing artificial intelligence to the in-store shopping experience. Exclusive: Overheard at CSA's Retail's Top Women Awards Celebration Chain Store Age honored 28 accomplished female retail executives with "Retail’s Top Women Awards" at a virtual event on June 13. TJX centralizes operational and energy management for stores The TJX Companies Inc. is investing in technology to integrate all store building systems. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
