How data is powering a retail evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

by John Kavulich — Vice President, IoT Solution Sales, Acuity Brands

John Kavulich, VP, IoT Solution Sales, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. explains why the most successful retailers will be those with an actionable data strategy…

Panasonic, PopID partner to bring facial recognition to retailers

June 12, 2020

Panasonic Corporation of North America and PopID, a Cali Group company, have partnered to bring facial recognition ordering and payment processes to both the…

Hudson prepping PPE vending machines for US airports

June 11, 2020

Hudson, a travel products retailer with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, plans to…

Digital signage market to grow to $26.3B, despite pandemic

June 11, 2020

Despite the current pandemic, the digital signage market is expected to reach $26.3 billion by 2027, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets. The market…

Las Vegas debuts QR payment codes, touchless ticket kiosks for parking

June 11, 2020

The city of Las Vegas has introduced touchless payment options as gaming reopens in Nevada, according to a news3lv.com report. Motorists will be able to scan…

Retailers taking a pack-and-hold inventory strategy in wake of COVID-19

June 10, 2020

After months of being shuttered due to the coronavirus many retailers, including Gap, are taking a pack-and-hold merchandising approach rather than blow-out…

Fashion group reports big loss due to coronavirus pandemic

June 10, 2020

Inditex, the biggest fashion group in the world, is reporting a $465 million net loss for February through April and the COVID-19 pandemic is the big reason…

ParTech adds SynergySuite to Brink POS ecosystem

June 9, 2020

ParTech Inc., a provider of POS software and integrated technical solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has added SynergySuite to its Brink POS…

Klarna to launch Vibe loyalty program

June 9, 2020

The 7 Rs of resiliency programs

by Doug Reifschneider — Vice President of Marketing, Pita Pit USA

Doug Reifschneider, a CMO with Chief Outsiders, shares a 7 Rs of Resiliency Programs, which is a checklist that can help frame and direct retailer efforts in…

COVID-19 impact on imports easing up, claims NRF report

June 9, 2020

While the COVID-19 impact to import is lessening, projected figures regarding imports are still below last year levels, according to a National Retail…

Instacart, C&S Wholesale Grocers team up online, same-day delivery

June 9, 2020

C&S Wholesale Grovcers, Inc., the biggest grocery supplier in the U.S., is partnering with online grocery delivery service Instacart to provide e-commerce…

E-commerce sales spiked big in May

June 8, 2020

May brought an 81% increase in retail e-commerce sales and several segments benefited from triple-digit year-on-year growth.

Mall operator suing retailers for late rent

June 8, 2020

Simon Property, the biggest mall operator in the U.S., is suing Old Navy, Banana Republic and The Gap for back rent and other charges related to store leases…

Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

As the world continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are starting to change their habits, especially when it comes to germs and touching surfaces.

Webinar offers insightful strategy for retailers in the 'new normal' of business

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

A free on-demand informative webinar, sponsored by LogMeIn, offers critical insight for retailers getting back to business in the wake of COVID-19.

Aramark opens ‘pop-up’ grocery stores

June 5, 2020

Aramark is opening on-site "pop-up" grocery stores at health care facilities across the country to serve as a one-stop shop for doctors, nurses and hospital…

COVID-19 delays contactless payment at NYC transit stations

June 5, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to delay expansion of New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority's new contactless fare payment system, OMNY…

Navigating the new retail experience: Changing expectations

by Chris Hogue — Head of Strategy and Product, LiveArea

Chris Hogue, head of strategy and product at LiveArea, explains why it's an ideal time for retailers to reassess the customer experience they should be…

Senate approves bill to ease restrictions on emergency small business loans

June 4, 2020

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday to ease restrictions on emergency small business loans to prevent mass layoffs during the coronavirus pandemic, sending…