More than 180 global leaders gathered in Shanghai to talk about new consumers, new technologies and how to make a business stand out.

The 2026 Conexxus Annual Conference posed the question: What does it look like if stores can think for themselves?

The future of checkout? Total store operations.

Eliminating tedious tasks and optimizing employee hours are two potential benefits.

AI is transforming the field, but that’s just part of the story as retailers lean into loss prevention strategies and solutions.

Artificial intelligence is being used widely outside the c-store industry for menu and recipe development. Here’s why—and how.

New products and tech developments are redefining experience-driven retail. Plus, Labubu.

Stephanie Sikorski, vice president of strategic initiatives at NACS and CEO of TruAge, shares the latest on TruAge and other NACS initiatives that aim to boost the entire industry.

The owner of The Roseville Station created an online program to help his employees to stay on task.