The retail industry is currently navigating a momentous transition as the long-awaited AI (8112) Universal Digital Coupons (UDCs) shift from experimental pilot programs into full-scale market saturation. For decades, the coupon landscape was defined by the legacy paper coupons or the AI (8110) barcode, a data format that is riddled with inefficiencies and a staggering…
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Join Auto-Star at the PharmaChoice Canada Trade Show! April 23 – 25, 2026 Halifax Convention Centre Halifax, NS | Booth #40 Auto-Star is excited to be part of the PharmaChoice Trade Show, one of the most anticipated events in the Canadian pharmacy industry. Taking place at the Halifax Convention Centre, this year’s trade show brings…
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Join Auto-Star at the Pharmasave Conference & Trade Show 2026! May 2 – 4, 2026 Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, ON | Booth #226 Auto-Star is excited to be exhibiting at the Pharmasave Conference & Trade Show 2026, an essential event for Pharmasave members and vendor partners alike. This year’s event celebrates the theme “Better…
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U.S. grocery retailers face mounting pressures in 2026 as grocery checkout regulations evolve across payments, staffing, and loss prevention. Federal SNAP/EBT program expansions may require complex Point of Sale (POS) upgrades, while the rise of Organized Retail Crime leads legislators to find solutions in self-checkout mandates that could threaten labor budgets. The $112 billion annual…
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Retail in 2026 is not so much about “new tech”, as it is about new operating models that change the way we work. These technology trends include AI becoming a daily co-worker, payments becoming a distribution strategy, and security, both online and in‑store is becoming paramount. Below are the trends that matter most for retailers,…
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