Retailers Reduce Self-Checkout Investment Amid Rising Operational Costs
Only 36% of retailers plan to invest in self-checkout technology this year, a seven-point drop from last year, as stores add staff to lanes to address theft and scanning errors.
Retail Industry News — Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Cotswold Outdoor launches 149-screen retail media network
Cotswold Outdoor Group has deployed 149 digital displays across 23 UK stores using Broadsign’s content management system to manage in-store advertising and connect with its Zitcha retail media platform.
LG Ad Solutions Partners With Best Buy Ads for TV Inventory
LG Ad Solutions announced a partnership with Best Buy Ads on October 7 that allows U.S. marketers to purchase targeted advertising space across the LG TV ecosystem through the retail media network.
Sereact AI Robots Begin Processing Zalando Returns in Europe
Dual-arm robotic systems powered by Sereact's Cortex platform have entered live operations to autonomously sort returned fashion items at CEVA Logistics facilities in Germany and Poland.