Retailers need to understand consumer sustainability preferences

January 31, 2022

Retailers need to get educated on consumer sustainability sentiment in order to adapt to consumer wants and needs, according to a First Insight report.

1-800-Flowers.com, Alice’s Table launch arranging experience for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2022

1-800-Flowers.com and Alice's Table are teaming up to offer shoppers a floral arranging experience in time for Valentine's Day.

7 Key Components of a Successful Digital Signage Program

A quick reference guide to create and maintain a successful digital signage program.

Visa warns retailers about ‘cashless ATMs’

January 28, 2022

Visa recently sent a memo to acquirers that it prohibits a scheme known as "cashless ATMs" whereby point-of-sale purchases are miscoded as ATM cash…

Consumer confidence ebbs as new year kicks off

January 28, 2022

Consumer confidence dipped moderately in January though consumers are thinking of buying homes, cars and appliances, according to a Conference Board survey.

Mark Cuban launches prescription drug company

January 28, 2022

In a quest to make prescription drugs more affordable, Mark Cuban has launched the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company that will buy generic drugs from makers.

Five Below is making a home in Myrtle Beach, SC

January 28, 2022

Discount retailer Five Below is building a store in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina that will open sometime this winter, according to a MyrtleBeachOnline report.

Costco expanding footprint big time this year

January 27, 2022

Costco has big expansion plans this year that include opening 28 stores and spending $4 billion on logistics strategy and infrastructure.

New year, new consumer retail resolutions

January 27, 2022

More than half, 66%, of U.S. consumers are making a retail resolution this year to change their shopping habits.

Japanese retailers add vending machines during pandemic

January 27, 2022

Frozen food and flower retailers are installing vending machines during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in thenewsmotion.com.

Looking for Return-to-Work Essentials? Start with Touchless Technology.

Today more than ever, employers have an important duty of care to ensure workplaces are both safe and hygienic for employees. Installing touchless facilities…

Yes, Walmart is embracing crypto, NFTs and the metaverse

January 26, 2022

Walmart has filed trademarks that indicate it aims to create and sell virtual goods as well as develop a virtual currency and non-fungible tokens called NFTs.

Walmart e-comm leader leaving post

January 26, 2022

Casey Carl, Walmart's U.S. e-commerce chief, is leaving the retailer come February.

Amazon launching brick-and-mortar clothing store

January 26, 2022

Amazon will open its first ever physical clothing store, called Amazon Style, sometime in 2022.

Why retailers should embrace digital platforms for success in 2022

As we dive headlong into 2022, retailers continue to search for technology to reach consumers. But, where does that leave small retailers? While many lack the…

Fetch Rewards taps David Sommer as chief customer leader

January 25, 2022

Consumer rewards company Fetch Rewards has named David Sommer as the company's first chief customer officer.

Ralph Lauren going virtual to reach young shoppers

January 25, 2022

Ralph Lauren is embracing virtual and the metaverse in a quest to reach and attract the younger consumer.

Target CEO: Gas costs, inflation could deter consumer in-store visits

January 25, 2022

Target CEO Brian Cornell expects ongoing inflation, resulting in higher retail goods costs, and increased gas prices are likely going to reduce consumer…

UK co-op deploys Diebold Nixdorf self-service solution in 80 stores

January 24, 2022

East of England Co-operative Society, a consumer cooperative in the U.K. with 122 stores, has deployed more than 180 Diebold Nixdorf DN Series Easy eXpress…

Vera Bradley taps Impact Analytics for optimized decision making

January 24, 2022

American lifestyle brand Vera Bradley is partnering with Impact Analytics on a unified retail planning platform that will optimize decision making from…