Google's BufferBox kiosks make California debut

September 30, 2013

Google announced today on its commerce blog the first expansion of the BufferBox program since acquiring the kiosk start-up last year. Mike McCauley, product…

After pilot project, regional grocery will expand mobile payments program

September 30, 2013

An Oklahoma City-based supermarket chain has concluded a mobile payment pilot program and will soon expand it. Homeland Stores, a 78-store regional chain…

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain

by Jeff Weidauer — Vice President, Marketing & Strategy, Vestcom International, Inc.

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has a new website called The Facts About GMOs. I’ve spent time reading through the various articles and op-eds…

How to replicate Disney's first-class customer experience

by Gary Edwards — Chief Customer Officer, Emathica

The Walt Disney Company has been pleasing audiences with its multi-faceted approach to entertainment since 1923. The envy of marketing executives around the…

The Connected Store

The ability of in-store devices to communicate with each other offers the potential to create an entirely new customer experience while at the same time…

Nickelodeon Digital Shop-In-Shop, Times Square

Nickelodeon came to IDL Worldwide and sister agency Crack Experience, part of Matthews Brand Solutions, to take their brand's retail experience to the next…

Transforming the customer experience with retail kiosks

by Lucy Bateman — Business Development Manager, Cammax Limited

The customer is at the forefront of any retail business. A satisfied customer leads to loyalty, which results in maximized sales. Meeting the consumer's…

Webinar on mobile app conversion rates available on demand

September 27, 2013

Mobile Payments Today and Jumio presented a live webinar, "How Travelocity Increased Conversion Engagement on its Mobile Apps," on Sept. 19.

Australian concept store to sell 'fashtronics'

September 27, 2013

There's a new concept store setting up shop in Australia that claims to blend fashion and electronics into what it calls "fashtronics."

M-commerce app moves to modular pricing method

September 27, 2013

Mobile commerce solution provider Shopgate Inc. has announced the availability of a new flexible pricing model that enables online merchants to set their own…

Target offers to lend a hand with 'Diaper Duty'

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The retailer's new subscription service aims to capture the loyal business of new parents and busy moms.

Dr. Chris Petersen talks retail around the world

At this year's Retail Customer Experience Executive Summit, Dr. Chris Petersen shared insights from his travels to retailers all around the world, and talked…

The unspoken truths about touch display content

by Jessica Webster — Marketing Specialst, Horizon Display

First, let's start with some stats I painstakingly researched on the Internet for five minutes:

ChannelAdvisor announces expanded presence in global online marketplaces

September 26, 2013

The e-commerce solutions provider ChannelAdvisor has announced its 2013 Autumn Release, which introduces new technology to simplify cross-border trade and…

Rent the Runway makes the move to mobile

September 26, 2013

Rent the Runway has officially made the leap from online to mobile, as the high-end fashion rental service announced the launch of an iPhone or iPod touch app…

UPS, comScore study shows shoppers want it easy

September 26, 2013

Data released today by UPS and comScore Inc. reveals that online shoppers are looking for more ease and control over their shipping and delivery experiences.

New Balance builds brand engagement at Foot Locker flagship

by Natalie Gagliordi — Editor of KioskMarketplace.com, Networld Media Group

The sneaker brand recently launched its 574 customization kiosk that turns shoppers into shoe designers.

MarketLive, Social Annex partner for social commerce capabilities

September 25, 2013

MarketLive, a provider of e-commerce technology, has announced a suite of capabilities delivered through its Social Experience Manager, powered by its new…

Jewel-Osco puts an end to self-checkout

September 25, 2013

The northern Illinois grocery store chain Jewel-Osco is in the process of removing self-checkouts from its more than 170 store locations, according to a post…

David's Bridal boosts omnichannel inventory management

September 25, 2013

The supply chain solutions provider Manhattan Associates Inc. announced that David's Bridal is now using the firm's omnichannel solutions to ensure on-time and…