Don't hold your breath waiting for hordes of revenge spending shoppers

by Chris Hogue — Head of Strategy and Product, LiveArea

Chris Hogue, head of strategy and product for LiveArea, warns retailers not to overreact to the "pandemic bounce" in consumer traffic and retail sales.

Victoria's Secret spinning off by late summer

May 14, 2021

L Brands, the parent company of high-end lingerie retailer, Victoria's Secret, plans to spin the brand, as well as its Bath & Body Works, into publicly…

Swedish grocer extends price optimization effort

May 14, 2021

Coop, a top grocer in Sweden, is extending its technology strategy regarding price management and optimization given rewards in both profit and benefits to…

Flower vending machines blooming in China

May 14, 2021

As flowers become more popular with young Chinese consumers, flower vending machines are blossoming in malls, residential areas and subway stations, according…

Appetize debuts payment technology for entertainment

May 14, 2021

Appetize, a digital commerce platform, has introduced Appetize Payments, an all-in-one solution that combines payment processing services along with Appetize's…

Taking on Direct-to-Consumer Brands: How Traditional Retailers Can Stay in the Game

Across industries, the direct-to-consumer model is turning how buyers think about shopping on its head—and traditional retailers have no choice but to change…

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High-Performance Retail POS - Clientron Ares755

The Clientron Ares755 is designed from the ground up for POS retail applications that need a little more kick than low-power systems provide.

Textile designer embraces Dogecoin as payment, in products

May 13, 2021

An online company that creates and makes designs for textiles is now accepting Dogecoin as a payment option and is also creating Dogecoin-related products.

Simon mall owner gets healthy financial boost as pandemic ebbs

May 13, 2021

The vaccination against COVID-19 is driving shoppers back to the malls and that's proving to be good news for mall operator, Simon Property Group Inc.

Consumers heading back to grocers, but takeout trend still strong

May 13, 2021

Eighty-six percent, of U.S. adults want to go to a physical grocery store now that COVID-19 pandemic fears are subsiding and 54% want to eat inside a…

Hughes Earns 2021 SD-WAN Product of the Year Honor

Germantown, MD, May 12, 2021 – Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, announced today…

Hughes Named a Top Managed SD-WAN Provider for Third Consecutive Year

Germantown, MD, May 12, 2021 – Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, announced today…

Under Armour taps Emakina for e-commerce platform effort

May 12, 2021

Sportswear and equipment retailer, Under Armour, is deploying an omnichannel retail ecosystem in a partnership with technology partners, Emakina and Fluent…

Pandemic's end will bring big change to retail, claims retail strategist

May 12, 2021

As the U.S. pandemic restrictions continue to lift and consumers return to pre-COVD-19 behavior, there will be big implications for the retail industry.

Westfield Mall teams with Esprit Digital on visual display tech

May 12, 2021

The Westfield Mall of The Netherlands is teaming up with long-term partner Esprit Digital on deploying visual display technology at Holland's largest retail…

Amazon 'palm pay' debuts in NYC Go store

May 11, 2021

New Yorkers, at least those shopping in New York City, are the latest consumer population to have access to Amazon's Amazon One in which consumers use a hand…

Retail’s last chance saloon?

by Jim Shaw

Jim Shaw, founder and partner at Shaw & Co, writes about the 'new normal' of retail and why he views retailers as being on the back foot and those most at risk…

Lowe's debuts curated innovative home product guide

May 11, 2021

Lowe's is launching the Lowe's List for Innovation in a quest to help its customers find innovative home products more easily.

Convenience chain expands loyalty program nationwide

May 11, 2021

GPM Investments, LLC, the seventh largest convenience chain in the U.S., has expanded its fas rewards loyalty program across the U.S.

Rubino shoes taps Emarsys to drive omnichannel engagement

May 11, 2021

Footwear specialist Rubino Shoes is partnering with omnichannel customer engagement provider Emarsys to scale its local community focus in the digital…