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Walmart Announces Joint Membership With Sam's Club

Walmart on Tuesday announced a new joint membership combining its namesake chain and its subsidiary Sam’s Club, as the retailer leans further into convenience and value to win over cash-strapped consumers. The membership, which combines Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus, will cost $120 per year, according to the company. That price is nearly $100 less…

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Best Buy Launches New Gaming Hub to Tap Into Growing Cohort of Gamers
October 21, 2026 at 4:51 pm

Best Buy is launching a new gaming experience for customers as it leans into the fast-growing business, reports CNBC. The new experience features gaming content, new technology and special offers, among other features. The online destination is called Best Buy Gamers and is launching in a beta version. The announcement comes ahead of some of…

Winning in the AI Era Without Losing the Human Experience | Total Retail Tech 2026
October 21, 2026 at 4:20 pm

Nearly every leader is holding two feelings at once: genuine excitement about what artificial intelligence can unlock, and a nagging sense that their organization is already behind. The common advice is to move fast and forget about stability. That sounds bold, but it’s backwards. The strongest predictor of successful AI adoption isn’t the tech rollout.…

AI is Changing Shopping. Execution Will Determine Who Wins
October 21, 2026 at 3:11 pm

For years, digital commerce was built around a simple assumption: people search, compare and decide. Businesses optimized every part of that journey, investing in better websites, more effective marketing, and faster checkout experiences. That assumption is breaking down. Artificial intelligence is increasingly helping consumers research products, evaluate alternatives, and make purchasing decisions before they ever…

Closing the Retail AI Trust Gap: Why Transparency and Control Matter More Than Ever
October 21, 2026 at 12:58 pm

The holiday shopping rush is right around the corner, and retailers are cementing their digital strategies to win over new customers, maintain loyal shoppers, and compete in an autonomous market. From interactive virtual shopping assistants to personalized recommendation engines, retailers are making major investments in artificial intelligence to connect with shoppers and drive growth. However,…

The Return You Can Predict Before it Ships
October 21, 2026 at 12:42 pm

Most retailers treat a return as something that starts when the package comes back. By then, the sale is booked, the item has shipped, and the only question is how quickly to process the refund. That's too late. By the time an order ships, most of the information that can indicate whether it's likely to…