Foot Locker revamping loyalty program

February 3, 2020

Foot Locker is refreshing its loyalty program with a platform boasting many more perks for customers.

Ever-changing digital landscape: What e-commerce retailers need to know

by Joe Harris — Chief Revenue Officer, Whereoware

Joe Harris, partner and chief revenue officer at Wheroware, shares the top five elements in e-commerce retailers need to know and explains why retailers must…

Beauty care pioneers self-service AI, AR technology

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

AI and AR provide customers personalized recommendations and allow the retailer to move from a product-centric to a customer-centric experience.

Amazon's Q4 a big earnings win thanks to Prime, grocery and same-day delivery

January 31, 2020

Amazon.com Inc. reported a better-than-expected profit in the fourth quarter, as new customers continued to sign up with its Prime program, grocery delivery…

Coronavirus likely to impact airport travel, retail worldwide

January 31, 2020

Airport passenger traffic, as well as airport retail environments, will more than likely feel the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on a global basis.

Zelle transactions, payment volume surge on holiday spending

January 31, 2020

Early Warning Services, parent of the Zelle Network, reported strong fourth-quarter spending surged on the P2P service, driven by increased gift money giving…

Home Depot pilots kiosks to scan, locate parts for customers

January 31, 2020

Slyce Inc., which makes visual search software for retail, is piloting four kiosks at a Philadelphia Home Depot that will scan, identify and illustrate exactly…

5 key takeaways from NRF 2020

After NRF 2020 wrapped up, two Hughes SMEs, Jeff Bradbury and Tim Tang, sat down to talk about the new developments in the retail industry.

Snap Kitchen debuts free shipping, Whole Foods Market launch

January 31, 2020

Snap Kitchen is launching free ground shipping across 38 states and debuting its chef-prepared meals in dozens of Whole Foods Market stores across Louisiana…

Amazon's Q4 a big earnings win thanks to Prime, grocery and same-day delivery

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

January 30, 2020

Amazon.com Inc. reported a better-than-expected profit in the fourth quarter, as new customers continued to sign up with its Prime program, grocery delivery…

PayPal shares fall after acquisitions squeeze earnings outlook

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

PayPal shares fell Thursday after the company warned that a slew of recent acquisitions would put a slight dent in near-term forecasts. The payments firm has…

How to provide an exceptional customer experience in the digital environment

by Krystal Taing — Sr. Product Specialist, Rio SEO

Krystal Taing, listings management product specialist at Rio SEO, shares insight on how havig the right tools and technologies can help retailers deliver…

Consumers all in on visual search technology

January 30, 2020

More than half of consumers, seven in 10, who are aware of visual search technology are likely to try it and four in five visual search users have made…

Walmart revamps executive leadership a bit

January 30, 2020

Walmart Chief Merchant Steve Bratspies is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by Scott McCall.

70% of your customers visit once and never return—here’s how to win them back

It’s been said time and time again—turning a first time visitor into a loyal customer is the ultimate win for any business.

Consumers want a variety of shopping channels, reveals survey

January 29, 2020

A good majority of consumers, 72%, tend to shop retail brands that allow them to purchase and return across channels.

Boscov arrives in Ohio

January 29, 2020

Department store Boscov has opened its first store in Ohio and plans to open a second come next fall.

Overcoming "growing pain" barriers in the platform economy

by Lori Torres — CEO, You know!

Lori A. Torres, founder and CEO of Parcel Pending, believes solution-oriented retailers and entrepreneurs must innovate to address barriers within the delivery…

Watch brand taps Klarna to give customers another purchase option

January 28, 2020

Premium watch and accessory brand MVMT is partnering with payment provider Klarna to offer shoppers a new purchase option.

Smartphone shopping getting more popular

January 28, 2020

While 42% of retail sales are being made on a smartphone, retailers are still a bit behind in catching up to the consumer purchase option.