NRF Preview: Retailers shine a light on beacons to drive mobile engagement

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Multiple mainstream publications near the end of 2015 rushed to declare beacon technology a dud even though Apple first introduced the technology less than…

Florida retail mall experience offers up a unique artistic collaboration

January 15, 2016

When is a luxury retail mall environment also an artistic gallery setting? When a collaborative effort makes it happen.

Payments: The last mile of online customer intimacy

When it comes to online commerce, the point at which money changes hands has often been the moment a sale falls apart. What was a carefully crafted brand…

IoT, data services help Intel hit revenue expectations

January 15, 2016

While chip maker Intel hit expected revenue projections in the fourth quarter, its sales for 2015 took a bit of a hit thanks to weakening PC demand.

Lululemon eschews traditional holiday discounts and gets big reward

January 15, 2016

Lululemon didn’t mark down much during this past holiday sales season and the strategy paid off.

Jolly holiday season not so jolly for Best Buy

January 15, 2016

Electronics retailer faces biggest stock dip in a year due to weak holiday sales and what analysts view as a slump in mobile phones, electronics segment.

Amazon drops Prime price, offers LTO free program access

January 15, 2016

Amazon is celebrating its Golden Globe wins and wants to share the good feeling with the world.

How retailers are avoiding “Uberization”

In today's increasingly interconnected world, disruptive business models like those of AirBnB and Uber are thriving.

Why specialty retailers should tap digital platforms to drive growth

Very few specialty retailers have proven they understand the digital world and everything it can offer. When employed correctly, digital can greatly increase…

Netflix chief mulling bitcoin for payments

January 14, 2016

Netflix launched its streaming service to more than 130 new countries; however payments remain a challenge. Netflix CFO David Wells says bitcoin could be a…

First rule in empathetic marketing: Know thy customer

One way brands are effectively engaging with customers is through empathy. A buzzword in the marketing world, empathy is the act of putting yourself in your…

Chick-fil-A beats out Amazon, Netflix as top social media brand

January 12, 2016

The company also bested Netflix, Walmart, Target, Costco, JetBlue and Coca-Cola in social engagement.

Apparel retailers facing challenges in new year

January 11, 2016

While the 2015 holiday season proved rewarding for most retailers there are more than a few, at least five, facing some hurdles and obstacles in 2016.

Understanding a consumer's personality is key to engagement, purchase activity

January 11, 2016

Providing the best retail customer experience is tied to many things and one is knowing exactly who the customer is, what they’re looking for and where they’re…

Ford aims to make auto ownership a more fulfilling customer experience

Car maker aims to boost customer driving experience for both Ford and non-Ford customers.

Samsung Pay coming to three more countries

January 8, 2016

Consumers in Australia, Brazil and Singapore will get an opportunity to use the mobile wallet some time this year.

FreedomPay serves up new pay-at-the-table device

January 8, 2016

The company's new offering is PCI-validated with point-to-point encryption and supports EMV and contactless payments.

MasterCard moves forward with wearables

January 8, 2016

The card network has partnered with Coin to bring MasterCard payments to a wide array of fitness bands, smart watches and other wearable devices.

Measuring the non-conscious mind of shoppers

Appealing to shoppers’ senses makes the most sense for retailers.

Kid Power demonstrates the power of technology for good

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Finally a gift that just keeps on giving to children around the world.