Live webinar: How millennials disrupt shopping and the new world of connected shopping

Retail Customer Experience is hosting a free one-hour webinar focusing on the shifting marketing, merchandising and brand strategies in the quest to attract…

E. coli outbreak traced to Costco chicken salad

November 25, 2015

So far 19 people in seven states have been infected with five being hospitalized.

Live webinar targets location-based marketing for retail segment

November 24, 2015

As consumer usage continues to shift to mobile, location-based advertising is becoming one of the fastest growing strategies for retailers when it comes to…

Same-day delivery matters more to young shoppers than older consumers

November 24, 2015

The younger shopping set is much more interested in same-day delivery than the senior set and such a retail strategy could pay off given the focus on serving…

Tennessee tops in Black Friday consumer enthusiasm, shopper assaults

November 24, 2015

Retailers in Tennessee, Arkansas and Alabama are most likely shoring up storefront security more than competitors in New York, California and Florida given…

The birds and the bees of customer experience design

by Lyle Bunn — Strategy Architect, BUNN

Meeting customer expectations has changed, forever. Meantime, corporate initiatives can take a long time to implement and poorly executed inititives can really…

Lululemon takes a community, concierge approach to lure in shoppers

November 23, 2015

Lululemon Athletica is aiming to lure in shoppers, and keep them browsing longer in its retail space and taking a few new approaches to making that happen.

Abercrombie & Fitch enjoys healthy profit, smaller sales dip for quarter

November 23, 2015

Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch got an early holiday gift with its latest earnings report.

Ex-Walgreens leader steps into new chief role at Kohl’s

November 23, 2015

Kohl’s has a new chief operating officer, having hired on former Walgreens e-commerce chief Sona Chawla.

5 pros and cons of scaling a retail operation

Before you sign on the dotted line for a new location, consider these pros and cons of scaling your retail business.

Walmart revamps Cyber Monday into Cyber Sunday

November 23, 2015

The world's biggest retailer jump starts the online shopping day of the year one day earlier and is offering quadruple the number of sales items.

Walmart inventory cuts – 5 ways to make room for the best shoppers

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Walmart’s recent attempt to reduce shelf stock has vendors concerned, but the greater consideration should be applied to shoppers. Walmart may be doing so, as…

10 reasons retailers should embark on digital signage

Small and medium-sized retailers struggle to compete with corporate giants but digital signage can give a helping hand by providing a platform to grab the…

Dunkin' Donuts testing on-the-go ordering, delivery service

November 20, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts is testing mobile ordering in Portland, Maine, and delivery service in Dallas.

Video: Why, how data drives Dickey's BBQ

Dickey's BBQ CEO Roland Dickey Jr., discusses his three-prong approach to the guest experience and the chain's use of technology.

7 steps to digital signage success

by David Little — Director of Marketing, Keywest Technology

Digital signage end-users know that the implementation process can be arduous; it's time to understand why that is and what they can do about it.

Denver airport parking facility parks digital signage in executive lounge

November 19, 2015

Flyte Systems is making travel out of Denver International Airport easier thanks to its FlyteBoard digital signage display at ParkDIA, Denver's newest…

WEBINAR: Millennials Disrupt Shopping: The New World of Connected Shopping

Millennials are a strong and powerful influence in the retail segment and are disrupting traditional shopping patterns with their instant, constant…

Report: Sustainability top trend in foodservice packaging

November 19, 2015

The Foodservice Packaging Institute's 2015 Trends Report reveals foodservice operators are looking for environmentally friendly packaging and customization…

Samsung Pay coming to budget phones?

November 19, 2015

Samsung Electronics reportedly is planning to bring its new mobile-payment system to mid- and low-end handsets.