Canadian Tire, Microsoft Partner to Launch AI Platform for Personalized Retail The platform can analyze internal sales and loyalty data alongside external inputs such as weather, holidays and local events. Empire Shuffles Executive Leadership Team Company CEO Pierre St-Laurent names new team. Kroger Names Greg Foran New CEO Former Walmart U.S. CEO most recently led transformation at Air New Zealand. Retail Detail P2PI's retailer profiles are updated and added to regularly with collaborations, AI news, new merchandise, growth plans and more. Here is a sampling of recent activity — which is updated biweekly. Target's Beauty Department Gets a Makeover The retailer's new seasonal assortment includes new products and on-trend items, all designed to enhance discovery. Top In-Store Experience Headlines From January 2026 Target, BJ's Wholesale Club, Amazon and others revealed plans to expand store footprints and build up in-store experiences last month. Amazon to Close 'Fresh' and 'Go' Stores, Doubles Down on Whole Foods The e-commerce giant will convert select locations to Whole Foods, while expanding grocery delivery and new convenience formats. BJ's Wholesale Club Adds In-Aisle Interactive Screens to Alcohol Departments The addition provides product information and recommendations to BevAlc shoppers. How Costco, Best Buy, Nordstrom Are Evolving Retail Media From in-store activations to service-led media, retailers share what’s working at scale. 7-Eleven CMO Marissa Jarratt Departs Amid Executive Leadership Changes Jarratt’s departure is notable given her central role in shaping 7-Eleven’s modern marketing, loyalty and retail media strategies. 1 2 Next Last
