Macy’s to introduce mobile checkout, VR furniture design experience and more

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Macy's has recognized the characteristics of its target shopper and is committed to offering her a more personalized experience, as well as mobile checkout and…

Women like online shopping more than men, claims report

March 20, 2018

When it comes to ecommerce and online shopping it's women who are enthusiastic as male consumers tend to prefer shopping in brick-and-mortar retail locations.

Gen Z, millennials driving the next-gen in loyalty

March 20, 2018

Gen Z and millennial consumers are propelling a new era in customer loyalty, according to new Alliance Data research.

Claire’s closing stores, heading for bankruptcy

March 20, 2018

Teen jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s is filing for bankruptcy and aims to shutter 92 stores.

As Toys R Us falls KB Toys re-emerges

March 20, 2018

KB Toys, a brand that had fallen by the wayside, is now looking to fill the retail void being left by the bankruptcy of Toys R Us.

Understand your customer to predict future demand

Rod Daugherty, vice president of product strategy for Blue Ridge, explains how understanding the customer can bring you one giant step closer to the ultimate…

Amazon happy with customer response to Go store but guarded about future plans

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

While encouraged by customer response Amazon isn't ready to announce much about its plans for its innovative cashierless store. The company is making sure the…

2018 NEXCOM ISE Smart Retail

Will Amazon deliver the next generation of financial services?

Dr. Louise Beaumont, strategic adviser at Sapient Consulting, discusses the e-commerce giant's potential interest in banking.

Jersey City getting free Wi-Fi kiosks

March 16, 2018

Jersey City, New Jersey, has signed an agreement with Smart City Media to develop and install public information kiosks that provide free Wi-Fi access…

Display market set to reach $20 billion by 2024

March 15, 2018

The display market is expected to reach $20 billion by 2024, according to a report by Global Market Insights. The growth is being driven significantly by the…

Carnival cruising full speed to deliver game-changing guest experience

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

John Padgett, chief experience and innovation officer, global experience and innovation for Carnival Corp. is the opening keynote speaker at the upcoming ICX…

Sunglass Hut deploys Moving Tactics digital signage at South Africa location

March 15, 2018

Sunglass Hut recently partnered with Moving Tactics to deploy digital signage at its V&A Waterfront store in Cape Town, South Africa. Moving Tactics…

Ex-Amazon Prime leader takes leadership role at Airbnb

March 15, 2018

Amazon's former vice president of Prime and delivery experience is taking on the role of president of home at Airbnb.

KicksUSA teams with Float Hybrid to deploy 120-foot LED video wall

March 14, 2018

KicksUSA has partnered with Float Hybrid, an interactive experience company, to deploy a 120-foot LED video wall at its new Jamaica, Queens-based location in…

Walmart expanding grocery delivery across the country

March 14, 2018

In the latest shot fired in the battle to provide greater delivery options, Walmart plans to expand its online grocery delivery to more than 40 percent of the…

A new era of content management, strategic collaboration

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

As Chris Petersen explains consumer-facing content is dispersed across many channels, systems and the cloud. Consequently, a major challenge for brands and…

TouchBistro partners with Chase's WePay for instant payment processing

March 14, 2018

TouchBistro, a provider of iPad POS software, is introducing TouchBistro Payments powered by WePay, a Chase company, according to a press release. 

Innovation on the seas is keynote focus at upcoming ICX Summit

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

Early bird registration for the annual customer experience innovation event is Friday, March 16.

Sharp debuts LCD displays with built-in system on a chip

March 12, 2018

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America has introduced its 40-inch PN-B401 and 50-inch PN-B501 LCD displays, each featuring Android-based system on a…