Top In-Store Experience Headlines From February 2026

Efficiency took center stage in February as retailers, brands and industry players leaned into real-time inventory technology and streamlined omnichannel partnerships to sharpen the in-store edge. Some of P2PI's notable headlines included:

• VIDEO CASE STUDY: Bodyarmor Hydrates Spring Breakers at 7-Eleven: Courtney Nordin explains how the brand found success with this program, which won a 2025 OmniShopper Award.
• Why Agentic AI Matters for In-Store Shopping: At Retail Media Summit Canada, Amar Singh, senior director of retail insights at Kantar, explained how agentic AI is poised to handle research on a shopper’s behalf right through to purchase.
• Weigel's Updates In-Store Audio to Reflect Communities: The convenience chain is growing its retailer media network in partnership with My InStore Radio.
• 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.
• Retail Automation Report: Store-Wide Solutions: From Amazon’s redesigned Dash Carts at Whole Foods to Walmart’s nationwide ESL rollout, automation has reached a tipping point in the grocery channel.
• Walmart Revolutionizes 3rd-Party Retail Execution: Retailer introduces Scintilla In-Store platform for real-time inventory visibility.
• Examining What Innovation, 'New' Mean to Shoppers: 84.51° insights help brands and retailers understand what consumers consider to be new or innovative.