Staples pursues Office Depot for a third time

January 12, 2021

Staples has made its third offer to buy Office Depot, this time for $2.1 billion in cash, about $40 for each of the competitor's shares.

How retailers can optimize the cloud strategy to boost profit

by Eric Troyer

Eric Troyer, CMO at Megaport, explains why retailers must optimize their digital strategies to maximize operational efficiency, workforce productivity and in…

NCR launches $1.7B bid for Cardtronics

January 11, 2021

NCR Corp., the world's leading retail point-of-sale provider, is bidding to buy Cardtronics PLC, an ATM owner/operator, for more than $1.7 billion against an…

The power of unification: Video security & critical communications

by John Zidar — Regional Marketing Manager, North America, Motorola Solutions

John Zidar, senior VP, global enterprise and channels at Motorola Solutions, shares insight on why safety and security are a critical component of the retail…

Intel introduces facial authentication

January 11, 2021

Intel Corp. has introduced RealSense ID, an on-device solution that combines an active depth sensor with a specialized neural network designed to deliver…

Contactless ordering service launched at Chicago Midway Airport

January 11, 2021

If you're traveling to Chicago and get hungry, you're luck. The Chicago Department of Aviation along with Midway Partnership have launched, GoEatMDW, a mobile…

Frontline retail preparedness will go a long way in 2021

by JD Dillon — Chief Learning Architect, Axonify

JD Dillon, chief learning architect, atAxonify, explains why retailers need to make sure the frontline workforce is equipped with the right mix of tools and…

Ensuring customer satisfaction through AI

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

Artificial intelligence is getting lots of interest since the coronavirus pandemic hit. President and CEO of Rekor, Robert Berman, shares insight on a…

Vector Capital acquires Mood Media, names new CEO

January 8, 2021

Malcolm McRoberts Vector Capital, a private equity firm, has acquired Mood Media, an in-store media solutions company, and named Malcolm McRoberts…

Walgreens Boots Alliance taps Verizon Business as partner

January 8, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance is teaming with Verizon Business in a multi-year partnership to enhance the digital customer experience at more than 9,000 Walgreens…

UK retailer taps Oracle tech for inventory enhancement

January 8, 2021

N Brown Group Plc, a U.K. digital retailer, is deploying Oracle technology solutions to improve inventory processes and decrease operational costs.

Free webinar: What retail, grocers can learn from cannabis industry

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

The cannabis industry has made huge strides when it comes to crafting a seamless, rewarding digital customer experience and presents a boat load of best…

Luxury watch retailer creates virtual boutique experience

January 7, 2021

The Watches of Switzerland Group, a luxury watch retailer, now boasts a virtual boutique providing enhanced person service via Vee24 technology.

Albertsons introduces contactless pickup locker in Chicago

January 7, 2021

Albertsons Companies has installed an automated and contactless grocery PickUp kiosk on a pilot basis, according to a press release. The kiosk, located at one…

NCR tops SaaS retail provider list per IHL

January 7, 2021

NCR Corp., a leading provider of retail operations and management solutions was ranked among the top providers for the retail industry according to a Unified…

Macy's closing 45 stores by mid 2021

January 7, 2021

Macy's will close 45 stores by mid year as part of a three-year store closing strategy that will shutter 125 locations in the next two years.

How modern retailers can achieve success with AI chatbots

by Christa Martin

Christa Martin, a Chief Outsiders CMO, maps out how retailers should approach automation systems like consumer-facing chatbots and why the strategy should…

Internet of Things market to reach $20B by 2030

January 6, 2021

The global IoT operating systems market will grow from $635 million to $20 billion by 2030, according to a report by Transparency Market Research.

The Clientron PT2500 POS Terminal is Ideal for Supermarkets

Clientron products are well-suited to the busy supermarket environment, and the PT2500 should be at the top of any store owner’s list of options.

Coin Cloud deploys 1,250th kiosk

January 6, 2021

Coin Cloud, a digital currency machine company, has recently installed its 1,250th kiosk. This milestone for the company coincides with widespread digital…