Should marketers trust their gut or their data?

According to a recent study, 80 percent of marketers are making decisions based on their gut instincts.

Commentary: The showrooming myth

The "false paradigm of showrooming" will only distract retailers from the real task at hand.

PCI DSS 3.0 changes focus on risks, simplify compliance

New requirements focus on mitigating some of the most frequently seen risks that have led to data compromise.

Has the Apple Store lost its uniqueness?

Apple's third quarter earnings dipped slightly, the first decline since 2009.

RCEES: How to keep your brand message burning when traditional marketing fades

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

With a focus on humans and the right customer service, brands can sidestep the dangers of ineffective marketing.

RCEES: 5 insights to solve the Millennial mystery

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers crave participation, not just functional and emotional products.

RCEES: Retail's refocus on customer service

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Creating a customer-centric environment is key to a successful business.

RCEES: How AT&T brought an invisible product to life

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Customer experience managers from AT&T's Chicago flagship discussed brand evolution.

RCEES: Jim Knight talks about service that rocks

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The former Hard Rock trainer gives tips on how to treat your business like a band.

Building customer loyalty the hard (and only) way

Follow the framework for building satisfied customers by applying these four elements.

Will customer reviews become a bigger influencer for retail purchases?

Despite the hype, online customer reviews appear to play only a small role in consumer purchasing decisions.

Navigating the challenges of retail self-service

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

Frank Mayer and Associates discusses what solutions stay afloat in the sea of self-service.

7 ways to keep, and serve, Millennial customers

Customer service must evolve from being Baby Boomer-specific to Millennial-centric.

Are Nordstrom and Pinterest made for each other?

Nordstrom is big on Pinterest, but will the social media site be big inside the chain's department stores?

Empathy, emotion and the customer experience

Eighty percent of companies think they deliver great experiences, but only 8 percent of customers agree.

Retailers shaking up self-checkout offerings as deployments increase

The global installed base of self-checkouts will nearly double within five years, an RBR study finds.

How do retail shoppers feel about surveillance?

The eyes in the mannequin just might be watching every move you make.

In-aisle self-scanning enters the Middle East

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

A concept store in Abu Dhabi implements in-aisle scanning to go with the area's modernization project.

Wooing shoppers with personalization

Retailers have realized they must create personalized shopping experiences in order to effectively compete.  

Commentary: 4 benefits of omnichannel retailing

Retailers need an omnichannel strategy to maintain a competitive edge and retain the connected shopper.