Kentucky is really, really big on Black Friday

November 18, 2022

The most obsessed state when it comes to Black Friday is Kentucky, followed by West Virginia and Arkansas, respectively. Alabama lands in fourth place.

3 ways collecting consumer data boosts customer experience

by Sai Koppala

Here are actionable steps retailers can take to encourage consumers to share data and then make good use of that data over the long term.

Twitter isn’t just for the super young consumer

November 18, 2022

When it comes to Twitter activity, more than one in five U.S. consumers, 22.9%, are using the social media platform, according to statistics from Numerator.

IBASE Received Two Awards at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2022

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a global well-known manufacturer in industrial computers and embedded systems, won the 2022 Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards…

Retail sales up in October

November 17, 2022

Despite a flurry of reports that consumers are cutting back on spending as the holiday season arrives, retail sales in October rose 1.3% with consumers…

Inflation spurring consumers to make tough holiday spend decisions

November 17, 2022

Consumers plan to keep budgets tight while shopping this holiday season, and 61% plan to keep the budget restricted if the current inflation economics continue.

4 essentials for creating high-quality retail metaverse experiences

by Adonis Celestine — Director, Automation Engineering, Applause

The metaverse is here and for retailers it’s real.

Milwaukee arena launches Amazon Just Walk Out experience

November 17, 2022

The Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is now home to Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless payment technology at a new store called The Market by Michelor…

8 big pain points in the online shopping experience

by Frank Kouretas , Jean-Walter Guillery

Here is a look at the biggest pain points within the online shopping experience and how retailers can ease the pain.

Luxury consumers not cutting back this holiday season

November 15, 2022

A majority of luxury consumers, 76%, plan to spend the same, or more, during this year's holiday season.

Consumers getting creative for holiday funding needs

November 15, 2022

Consumers are willing to give up streaming services and eating out, sell possession and take on another job in order to buy holiday gifts this year.

DSW taps Cobblers Direct on nationwide shoe repair services

November 14, 2022

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is teaming up with Cobblers Direct, the online spinoff of The Shoe Hospitals, to offer high quality shoe repair services in all…

Amazon debuts Amazon One at 2 Whole Foods stores in Dallas

November 14, 2022

Two Whole Foods Market stores in Dallas are the first in the state to utilize Amazon One, Amazon's palm recognition payment technology.

Kohl’s chief to lead Levi Strauss

November 14, 2022

Kohl's top chief, Michelle Gass, is leaving the role come December.

Consumers heading online Black Friday, Cyber Monday

November 11, 2022

A big number, 71%, of U.S. consumers plan to shop online this upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday and 40% of those shoppers will spend more on those days…

Value for the money a big factor for shoppers

November 11, 2022

A good number, 76%, of consumers are spending less and 56% indicate that "value for the money" is a big factor that impacts their loyalty of a retailer.

Consumers plan to cut back on dining out, travel

November 11, 2022

More than half, 60%, of consumers are "highly concerned" about the economy and 39% list personal finances as a primary concern. Spending on dining out and…

Is peak season canceled for e-commerce this year?

The evolution of peak holiday shopping has been a roller coaster.

Learn how a sustainable, Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service partner can boost your bottom line

In this webinar, learn how your locations can have guaranteed energy savings using Budderfly’s energy efficiency program. We will show you how to get free…

Target, TD Bank extend credit card partnership

November 10, 2022

Target is expanding its U.S. credit card partnership with TD Bank through 2030. The bank is the exclusive issuer of Target's co-branded and private label…