Vending/micro market veteran ready to take on Amazon Go

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A vending/micro market veteran has developed a technology, featuring artificial intelligence, he believes will disrupt the consumer goods distribution industry.

IoT proving valuable in driving customer experience, savings and operational efficiencies

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Retailers not using Internet of Things technology may soon want to investigate its potential given big opportunities to boost the customer experience and save…

How To: Improve digital product content to boost customer experience, sales

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Today's retailers are missing out on sales due to a poor digital product content strategy which not only results in a weak customer experience but puts a dent…

Tips for ensuring the branded mobile app delivers a successful customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

There's no challenge getting retail consumers on board with mobile devices and apps. But getting that same consumer to embrace and forge a relationship with a…

Why retailers need to get as social as consumers

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Today's shoppers are social technology users, especially the female consumer segment. To be successful retailers should be just as social.

ICX Association leader talks trends, innovations and goals ahead

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Retail Customer Experience talks with Christopher Hall, ICX Association director, on customer experience trends, association goals and what's on the agenda for…

Don't miss: Live webinar on how in-store customer experience starts and ends with the network

With today's consumers tapping devices before they hit a brick-and-mortar or hop online to shop, retailers need to ensure apps are performing well and the…

Bloomingdales, Altar’d State share associate training success stories

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The two retailers are tapping a gamification-focused employee training platform and achieving way beyond a more knowledgeable workforce.

MasterCard taps Oracle to bolster digital payments for consumers and merchants

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The card network said its new partnership with the software company will focus on restaurants, hotels and retail stores.

Intel CEO: Data playing invaluable role in retail transformation

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has seen the personal computer transform the world and now he, along with the rest of the retail industry, is watching another…

3 compelling reasons to attend ICX Summit in June

The opportunity to learn from best-in-class CX deployments, insight on the latest of Internet of Things and how best to build the customer experience are just…

7-Eleven catching up fast in boosting the customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

7-Eleven hasn't been a major force when it comes to digital innovation but it’s working hard to make up for lost time and striving to establish itself as a…

Kohl’s CTO on personalizing customer experience and how data plays a big role

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

When it comes to creating a ‘MEaningful’ customer experience, Kohl's is relying big time on data to understand customer behavior and craft a personalized…

Virgin's Branson talks retail fails, retail success and what makes for a rewarding customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson likely knows more about retail fail than most any other retail leader and he's not shy about sharing what he's learned…

Macy's, Wal-Mart chiefs: Customer experience is all about people

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

People are the secret to retail success and creating a customer experience for the 21st century means retail industry must transform its approach to lure new…

What Target's mobile payments plan says about today's retail trends

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

CVS, Kohl's and Wal-Mart all added payments features to their mobile apps in 2016. Target now reportedly will do the same.

Lululemon taps data intelligence to amplify customer experience, relationship

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The athletic apparel brand is striving to build its human connection with consumers with data analytics.

Target’s digital chief: We’re not technology slackers any longer

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

If there is one message Target's EVP, CIO and Chief Digital Officer, Mike McNamara, wants heard loud and clear, it's this: Target is no longer a laggard when…

Samsung: King of the IoT?

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Samsung did its part last year to bring IoT into more U.S. homes, particularly with the introduction of the "Family Hub" smart refrigerator. However, at the…

IoT, customer-facing robots and VR among topics to be discussed at 2017 ICX Summit

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The annual conference, which draws hundreds of customer experience leaders and innovators, is June 5-7 in Dallas and features a range of interesting sessions…