 | Amid the sounds of tearing gift wrap and popping champagne corks, ailing giant Sears Holdings Corp. announced over the holidays its intent to close as many as 120 stores. This of course, came as little surprise to the industry that has witnessed the … |
 | The most noticeable change for mass-market retail in the year ahead will be the introduction of new architectural materials and flooring. As "stores" evolve from "come and get it" warehouses to smaller, experience based shopping, there's demand for … |
| As we're all shopping (or perhaps "auditing") stores filled with the sounds of the season, it's a good time to talk sound. Believe me when I tell you - sound is the greatest missed opportunity in creating a branded shopping experience. If you doubt … |
 | Most retailers spend a great deal of time making their stores visually appealing. Whether your merchandising style projects an opulent, prestigious image, or a carnival of bargains, you're no doubt attempting to attract customers. Sometimes … |
 | I recently saw an article online — "How the Restroom Symbolizes Your Whole Operation" — about sustainability and hygiene in the workplace, but it started me thinking about bathrooms in general. While the article focuses mainly on efforts … |
| As I am a novice at this "blog thing," I went on a quick web safari to see how my maiden voyage with RCE measured up. On the journey, I discovered the rhythm of the waves in blogging — they come in fives. Evidently, everything retail and for … |
 | Like it or not, if you want to bring more customers in, it makes sense (and dollars as well) to make your establishment sensational. That's because statistics make it clear that more and more people are shopping on the Internet. The Internet works … |
 | Any brand that becomes good does so, in part, because it knows how to learn. Any brand that becomes great has developed the ability to keep on learning. Apple is no exception. Within 30 minutes of opening its first store in Tyson's Corner, Apple … |
| In today's New York Times, Nick Bilton writes about fake Apple stores selling real Apple products popping up. He notes that the "store design and employees are clearly out of character." Of course! it's impossible to copy experiences because the … |
 | About a decade ago, retailers demanded greater profits – leading to the roll-out of the self-checkout lanes. The introduction of self-checkout lanes was viewed as a strategic move to reduce retailers' labor costs while helping to speed up the … |
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Full-Service Custom Kiosk Provider
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Optimizing center store meal shopping
Consumers want the right products and a smart variety merchandised in a way that simplifies their shopping experience. Quality and clarity of assortment are key to a successful center store and a …Type: White PaperSource: Hormel Foods -
Designing the Shopping Experience: Five crucial steps
Price matters; so do availability, signage and advertising. But the feature that contributes most to a successful sale is the consumer's shopping experience. When it's done well, the shopping …Type: White PaperSource: RetailCustomerExperience.com -
Considerations When Placing a POS System
The point of sale is the last interaction a customer will have in the store. Having a cluttered, crowded system can leave a lasting negative impression. Utilizing mounting solutions can maximize …Type: White PaperSource: RetailCustomerExperience.com -
Meeting impossible deadlines on exterior signage
Every retail and franchise store has experienced the frustration of needing exterior signage on deadline, whether for a new store opening or re-branding. The problem is that large national sign …Type: White PaperSource: Signageus.com
