Consumers likely to hit online stores more than brick-and-mortars this holiday season

September 15, 2022

Retailers with an omnichannel strategy won't be hurt as much as standalone brick-and-mortar retailers if a consumer shopping trend expectation is fulfilled.

Content creators battling for ‘retailtainment’ VR crown

by Kevin Williams

Retailtainment VR has emerged as a high stakes 'holy grail' for entertainment content creators, and the winner remains to be named.

Christmas Tree Shops opens Florida store

September 15, 2022

Christmas Tree Shops has opened a store in Estero, Florida.

Holiday season sales growth may hit over 7%

September 14, 2022

The U.S. retail sales this holiday season are expected to grow 7.1%, compared to last year, despite inflation and reported cutback by consumers when it comes…

Hugo Boss deploys AR mirror for try-on experience

September 14, 2022

Hugo Boss is deploying the PictoFit Mirror, an augmented reality technology aimed at providing shoppers with the ability to virtually try on thousands of…

Retailer Showcase expands Massachusetts footprint

September 13, 2022

Showcase, a retailer and product developer based in Canada, has expanded its footprint to Massachusetts with the launch of five stores.

Transforming customer engagement with AI-powered personalization

How do AI and machine learning feature in transforming customer engagement in restaurants into a more personalized experience?

Black Friday: Taking advantage of high consumer engagement for future wins

by Michael D. Fisher — CEO, 3radical

Black Friday presents a critical opportunity for brands and retailers to expand their customer base. A key to success is turning Black Friday shoppers into…

Why c-stores need to boost the loyalty factor

September 13, 2022

There's been a 47% increase in use among c-stores since fall 2021, with prepared food and groceries the most popular purchases.

Amazon buys Belgian robot tech for logistics network

September 13, 2022

Amazon has bought a robot technology player, D. Cloostermans-Huwaert NV, as part of its strategy to automate its logistics network.

UPS aims to hire 100K workers for holiday season

September 12, 2022

United Parcel Service aims to hire on more than 100,000 additional workers to handle packages and delivery during the upcoming holiday season.

Target teams with FAO Schwarz on toy marketing strategy

September 12, 2022

All Target store toy departments will feature more than 120 toys from FAO Schwarz as part of a multi-year deal between the two retailers.

Online eyewear retailer deploys ‘fast frame’ for speedy delivery

September 12, 2022

Online eyewear retailer Zenni is deploying "Fast Frame," a speedy delivery service that puts glasses in customers' hands in 24 hours or less.

Free webinar offers insight on how to convert shoppers into buyers

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

In a free one-hour webinar, on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. EST, HeadCount CEO and founder Mark Ryski will detail why conversion rate optimization is a valuable approach…

A secret to retail CX in 2022: The prepared contact center agent

by Einat Weiss

By focusing on the well-being of customer service reps who interact directly with customers, retailers can transform the contact center from a cost center to…

Amazon pulls back on hiring

September 9, 2022

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is pulling back on hiring after years of massive growth to keep up with pandemic demands.

Love’s Travel Stops launches Jamba by Blendid robotic smoothie kiosk

September 9, 2022

Love's Travel Stops has opened its first Jamba by Blendid autonomous robotic kiosk at the rest area in Williams, California on I-5, Exit 578/Highway 20 just…

Coca-Cola engages with consumers via a guessing game

September 9, 2022

In launching a series of limited-time-only beverages the Coca-Cola Co. is taking a unique approach to luring customers to taste test and try the products…

Seattle medical cannabis dispensary installs self-service tech

September 8, 2022

The Seattle Caregivers medical marijuana dispensary has installed a cannabis vending machine from American Green billed as a self-service, age verifying…

QR codes offer endless possibilities for digital customer experience

by Jean-Pierre Lacroix — President, Shikatani Lacroix Design

Jean-Pierre Lacroix, founder and president of Shikatani Lacroix Design, shares his take on the future of QR codes within the digital customer experience.