Macy's revamps loyalty program to make earning rewards easier

February 14, 2020

Macy's loyalty program, called Star Rewards, now lets customers earn on every purchase, no matter how they pay and rewards can be used to buy top brand items.

TD Bank retail leader talks payment innovation, POS transformation

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Mike Rittler, general manager of retail card services and personal lending at TD Bank, shares his insight on trends, transformative innovation and how the…

Tiffany & Co, Flowerbx team up on pop up just in time for Valentine's Day

February 13, 2020

Shoppers at Tiffany's Flagship Next Door, in New York, can now shop for jewelry and flowers at a pop-up created with flower delivery service Flowerbx.

Birchbox initiating layoff action

February 13, 2020

Online monthly subscription clothing service Birchbox, based in New York, is laying off nearly half its employees, according to a New York State Department of…

Cruise company teams with Sephora to expand beauty offerings

February 13, 2020

Starboard Cruise Services is teaming up with beauty retailer Sephora to launch the Sephora Collection on select ships.

Retail's secret weapon: Order fulfillment optimization

by Johannes Panzer — Head of Industry Solutions for Ecommerce, Descartes

Johannes Panzer, head of industry solutions, e-commerce, Descartes, explains why now is the time for retailers to implement the right processes and…

Staples latest store concept is all about connecting

February 12, 2020

Staples' latest store concept, Staples Connect, offers spaces where professionals and students can connect and interact and have access to hands-on learning…

Rite Aid names Andre Persaud retail EVP

February 12, 2020

Andre Persaud has been named at executive vice president, retail, for Rite Aid.

Easy ways digital signage can light up Valentine's Day for retailers

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

The winter season is often a post-Christmas doldrum for retailers as consumers are less willing to spend big bucks after an expensive holiday season. However…

3 ways kiosks can shape the supermarket experience

Today’s customers expect more from physical stores, and self-service technologies can provide the kind of consumer experience that prompts shopper loyalty.

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Clientron, POS system manufacturer in Taiwan

With more than 35 years experiences in product design & manufacturing, Clientron offers high quality and technology leading solutions, including POS &…

How physical retail provides opportunities for consumer outreach

by Marci Weisler — Chief Commercial Officer, Vengo

Marci Weisler, chief commercial officer, Vengo, takes a look at how the customer journey has changed, the role retail plays in the journey and what 2020 holds…

Overspending doesn't get much love on Valentine's Day

February 11, 2020

Nearly one in three Americans are not feeling the love if their partner overspends on Valentine's Day, according to a survey released by CompareCards.

J.C. Penney relaunches Ana brand, puts big focus on denim

February 11, 2020

In a quest to drive sales in its largest merchandise category J.C. Penney's is relaunching the Ana brand and putting a bigger focus on casual wear and denim…

Podcast: Driving sales when store traffic is down

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Declining store traffic is often cited as the key reason why sales are down, but retail analytics expert and two-time author, Mark Ryski has a different take…

Why customers (and operators) prefer micro markets

Micro markets, supported by automated payment kiosks, have given new life to the refreshment services industry, which has traditionally relied on vending…

Presented by Vending Times

Improving the customer experience through click-and-collect technology

by DeAnn Campbell — Director of Retail Strategy and Development, Harbor Retail

DeAnn Campbell, vice president, retail strategy and shopper insights at Harbor Ind., shares insight on how click and collect has done a lot to shake up the…

Brick-and-mortar not dying but evolving, reveals report

February 10, 2020

Physical retail is not dying but evolving and retailers focused on true in-store experiences will thrive.

Microsoft Store taps R.R.Donnelley & Sons to boost in-store marketing strategy with digital signage

February 10, 2020

Microsoft Store is partnering with R.R. Donnelly & Sons Company, a multichannel marketing and business communications provider, for creative and print…

Digital signage drives retail sales

Digital signage is quickly becoming more common in retailers ranging in size from one location mom and pop stores to massive chains. However, many potential…

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