6 best practices for thriving in the 'post-human' customer service age

Anand Subramaniam, SVP worldwide marketing for eGain, offers up insight on how retailers can avoid frustrating potential customers and only only survive but…

CVS Health delivering next-day service come the new year

November 15, 2017

CVS Health will debut next-day delivery of drugs and even same-day service come 2018.

Talking With: Verifone chief Joe Mach about retail customer experience strategies

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

Verifone North America President Joe Mach shares insight on what retailers are doing, the big trends in play with customer experience and how consumers are…

Stephen Hawking claims AI will destroy humans

November 14, 2017

Artificial intelligence could prove to be deadly to the human race, according to physicist Stephen Hawking, who told the audience at the recent Web Summit in…

Yankee Candle pops up in NYC for holiday buying season

November 14, 2017

One of the newest retail pop-ups in New York City this holiday season is home to Yankee Candle.

'Sofa Sunday' joins ranks of Black Friday, Cyber Monday

November 14, 2017

The day before Cyber Monday is now being deemed the newest top holiday shopping day, "Sofa Sunday," and new research reveals the top sofa-based ecommerce…

6 ways to deliver stressless service in the holiday season

by Chip Bell — Customer Loyalty Consultant/Author, Chip Bell Group

Chip Bell explains how retailers can achieve stress-less success during the hectic season by acting as a host, not as a slave.

Webinar: How, why and where artificial intelligence is taking root in retail

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

Tractica analyst Mark Beccue and Interactions Vice President of Marketing Jane Price offer valuable insight on how and why AI is no longer a buzzword, but…

Webinar: How and why mobile can boost frontline execution

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

Compass Group and Nudge Rewards share how mobile technology is creating big wins both on the customer experience front and in the operational trenches.

Swyft acquires ZoomSystems

November 13, 2017

Swyft, Inc. has acquired NewZoom LLC, a provider of automated retail systems, in a cash and equity transaction. The Swyft purchase of ZoomSystems enables both…

Cannabis digital signage gets partners high with development program

November 13, 2017

Cannabis digital signage company Eyechronic has recently launched its Partner Development Program to help boost sales for cannabis retailers. The program…

Can you beat Amazon this holiday season? An omnichannel approach to making it happen

Andrew Fegley, president of Remarketable, outlines innovative ways to keep driving revenue this holiday retail season through next-generation remarketing.

Hilton teams up with Amazon in loyalty program strategy

November 10, 2017

Hilton Honors members can now link Amazon accounts to their Hilton account and shop Amazon using Hilton points, according to a TechCrunch report.

Fabletics take a big stride into new product territory

November 10, 2017

Active and athletic clothing retailer Fabletics isn't just selling comfy yoga pants and other active and leisure wear. It's now offering footwear as well.

Report: Holiday spend will boost retail sales with omnichannel retailers benefitting the most

November 10, 2017

Omnichannel retailers will be the big winners this holiday season as a new report claims 96 percent of shoppers will be buying from the retail segment.

Harry & David pumps up brand, mobile, social to enhance customer experience

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

Premier gourmet food and gift retailer debuts updated brand look, feel and tone, from its website to its catalogs and across social media. It's all focused on…

If you can't measure in-store merchandising you can't make it better

Erik McMillan, founder and CEO of Shelfbucks, explains why modern-day analytics will position in-store merchandising among the greatest opportunities for…

Black Friday will be big for online retailers, claims Salesforce

November 9, 2017

While some reports may be indicating Black Friday is losing its shine at the top shopping day, a Salesforce report expects it to be the busiest digital…

Kroger debuts new website to embrace local, emerging brands

November 9, 2017

Kroger, in an effort to deepen and expand brand partnerships, has launched a new website called Kroger.Com/WeAreLocal.

What retailers should consider before the holiday returns rush

Amit Sharma, founder and CEO of Narvar, explains why retailers need to understand emerging customer returns trends long before the return season arrives.