Digital Signage & the Internet of Things

Digital displays are no longer the passive carriers of content. IoT devices are allowing displays to make content decisions in real time, while providing…

Data democratization demands good governance

Harvey Stotland, executive advisory, and David Cordeiro, director, advanced analytics, at Avanade, explain that retailers striving to fully resolve the…

Cedar Fair upgrades amusement parks with Reflect, BrightSign digital signage

October 17, 2019

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, owner of 11 amusement parks across the U.S. and near Toronto, Ontario, has updated its guest-facing digital signage networks.

Supermarket taps NCR Emerald POS platform

October 17, 2019

Northgate Gonzàlez Markets, which serves Southern California, has selected NCR Emerald, a cloud-enabled point-of-sale platform offered on a subscription basis…

Shoppers will spend just as much, possibly more this holiday season

October 17, 2019

This holiday season U.S. consumers are expected to spend as much, or more, than they did in 2018 and they're projected to hit brick-and-mortar retail locations…

Retail sales dip for first time in months

October 17, 2019

Retail sales in the U.S. in September dipped for the first time in seven months and could prompt an interest rate cut in a few weeks.

Walmart kicks off in-home grocery delivery starting today

October 16, 2019

Walmart will not only deliver your groceries but its InHome delivery service will make sure the goodies get into a fridge as well — whether in a home or a…

4 tips to keep retail employees engaged and motivated

Debbie Shotwell, chief people officer at Saba Software, says retailers can engage employees by implementing strategies, processes, and technology that open up…

Holiday sales growth will hit at least 3.8%, claims NRF

October 16, 2019

Holiday retail sales in November and December will increase between 3.8% to 4.2%, compared to 2018, according to the National Retail Federation.

Mood Media debuts next-gen experience platform

October 16, 2019

Mood Media is introducing Harmony, an all-in-one multimedia brand experience platform that lets brands connect and manage all in-store media via one digital…

4 keys to a successful retail digital engagement strategy

As digital channel growth shows no sign of slowing down, it represents a significant revenue opportunity for brands, retailers and other consumer-facing…

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Lands' End taps Alliance Data for branded credit services strategy

October 15, 2019

In an effort to boost customer loyalty retailer Lands' End is launching both co-brand and private label credit cards services in a partnership with Alliance…

How to use personalized email to build emotional Intimacy with your brand

James Glover, president and CEO of Coherent Path, explains why retailers need to zero in on the specific types of emotional connections your customers expect…

Postal mail can play role in reactivating abandoned baskets

October 15, 2019

A Go Inspire Group study reveals marketers may want to revisit the likely dumped postal mail approach when it comes to getting consumers back to abandoned…

Airport travelers smile for World Smile Day to create 'hashtag mosaic'

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Travelers to John F. Kennedy International Airport were greeted by a billboard display encouraging them to take pictures of themselves using their smartphones…

Outstanding CX: An opportunity…and a challenge

Business executives in a 2019 study named “customer experience” as the single greatest opportunity for their organization. Learn how to make your customer…

How To: Use AI price optimization for an engaging customer experience

Alexandr Galkin, CEO and co-founder of Competera, explains how AI provides retailers a new chance to fine-tune pricing strategies to a point where they know…

British retailer kicks off check-out free shopping

October 14, 2019

British multinational grocer, Tesco, working with computer vision startup, Trigo, is now offering customers check-out free shopping using its new Tesco app.

Survey: Facebook viewed as most personal shopping platform

October 14, 2019

When it comes to discovering products and brands Facebook is tops with consumers, according to a survey from Clinch, an AI platform that leverages data to…

Personalization can pay off in holiday time, claims study

October 14, 2019

Customers acquired during a previous holiday season are more than twice as likely to convert the next holiday season compared to other customers. That finding…