Retail’s 3 Ps for making the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year

by Neeraj Methi — Vice President of Solutions, BeyondID

In making a commitment to simplify payment, embrace personalization, and go passwordless, retailers can create a more frictionless and secure holiday shopping…

Target testing limited self-checkout strategy

November 22, 2023

Target is running a restricted pilot of self-checkout in order to determine if the approach can help shorten customer wait times at full-service cashier lines.

Real-time data top weapon in battling retail supply chain hurdles

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

In today’s retail climate, consumers have come to expect immediacy and availability, and when a retailer fails to deliver, customers are quick to turn to the…

What retailers are closed on Thanksgiving?

November 21, 2023

Once upon a time Thanksgiving was celebrated not only for a bountiful spread on the table but as the kickoff time for the infamous Black Friday sales at nearly…

Navigating shifting tides of 2023 holiday shopping trends

As shopper spending undergoes yet another transformation this year, retailers hold the key to making this holiday season beneficial (and profitable) for…

TikTok will drive Black Friday sales

November 21, 2023

Almost one third of Gen Z consumers will be using social media channel TikTok to purchase on Black Friday with spending set to increase by 20% this holiday…

Black Friday spend expected to hit new high

November 21, 2023

Consumers plan to spend an average of $567 between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, representing a 13% spike over last year's Black Friday spending.

Circle K taps Nayax for cashless payments at EV charging stations

November 21, 2023

Nayax Ltd., a global commerce enablement payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business and specializing in cashless payments…

Avon steps into franchising in UK

November 20, 2023

Beauty product retailer Avon is launching stores in the U.K.

1 in 3 companies will replace workers with AI in 2024

November 20, 2023

One in three companies will replace employees with AI in 2024, with 53% of companies currently using AI, according to a ResumeBuilder.com survey.

Golden Pantry pilots unattended Juxta Nomad store

November 20, 2023

Golden Pantry, a Watkinsville, Georgia-based convenience store chain, has installed a Juxta Nomad unattended store at its Wire Park headquarters on a test…

How to reach Gen Z for success and customer loyalty

November 20, 2023

The APC Gen Z study found that Gen Z has five top demands from businesses and brands and the list includes rewards.

Home Depot captures highest market share among retailers

November 20, 2023

Home Depot captured the highest market share across retailers, 31.9%, in September and won in every region except in the South where Lowe's captured a bit more…

Newegg debuts ‘group buy’ special deal feature

November 17, 2023

Electronics retailer Newegg has launched a 'group buy' program to reward members who join forces to unlock special daily deals.

7-Eleven debuts merch, Gold Pass perk

November 17, 2023

7-Eleven is in the holiday spirit as the convenience store brand is launching merchandise, from gifts to home accessories, as well as a perk to its 7NOW Gold…

Cantaloupe expands Latin America footprint

November 17, 2023

Cantaloupe Inc., a digital payments and software services providers, is expand its presence in Latin America.

5 tips for overcoming retail bottlenecks during holidays

by John O'Kelly — founder and CEO, Newcastle Systems

The holiday season is an opportunity for retailers to make a lasting impression on customers, which can translate into long-term loyalty and increased business…

Grocery chain replacing self checkout with store associates

November 16, 2023

Booths, a U.K. grocery chain, has decided to replace its self-checkout kiosks with human cashiers in all but two of its 28 stores, bucking a trend in the…

Black Friday losing its luster with shoppers

November 16, 2023

Over half, 52%, of U.S. consumers plan to skip Black Friday shopping this year and 24% of former Black Friday shoppers are not shopping as well on the day…

How retailers are reinventing physical storefronts

by Mayank Ranjan — SVP & Regional Head – Consumer, Retail & Logistics at Infosys, Infosys

The retail shopping experience has dramatically changed over the past two decades, and it’s destined to continue changing, with a merging of the in-store and…