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Hexnode CEO on How Endpoint Management Keeps Retail Devices Ready, Reliable, and Secure

In the fast-paced world of retail, every second matters—and Android is at the heart of the action. Powering nearly 68% of frontline retail tech, from checkout devices to store apps, Android's open-source flexibility and cost-efficiency make it the go-to platform for retailers racing to meet rising customer expectations.

June 20, 2025

📢 Hey, Retailist Roundup readers! In retail’s race for speed and convenience, Android powers 68% of frontline tech with unmatched flexibility and efficiency. Read the full article now!

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In the news: Top headlines this week

General Mills to remove artificial colors from all its US cereals and foods. General Mills will remove certified colors from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer 2026, and from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027. [Reuters]

Amazon's corporate workforce may shrink as AI takes over routine tasks. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the company’s corporate workforce will shrink over the next few years as generative AI and agents automate more routine tasks. [Reuters]

How retail credit cards could bankrupt consumers with record high interest rates. A growing number of bankruptcy filers are burdened by retail credit card debt, which is becoming harder to manage amid record-high interest rates and higher-risk lending profiles. [CNBC]

May retail sales jump 5.2% as spending normalizes. U.S. retail sales rose 5.2% year over year in May, with e-commerce up 6.3%; gains in apparel, home furnishings, and sporting goods offset declines in electronics and department stores. [Retail Dive]

Kirkland's Inc. to rebrand; 'move forward' with smaller footprint, store conversions. Kirkland’s Inc. plans to rebrand as The Brand House Collective, Inc., reflecting its shift to a multi-brand retail and supply chain operator, pending shareholder approval on July 24.[CSA]

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