Digital signage provides calming presence amidst coronavirus pandemic

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

As panic over COVID-19, the coronavirus outbreak, continues to spread, digital signage can provide a much needed calming presence to help retail customers stay…

5 trends shaping the future of in-store retail experiences

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

Bobby Marhamat, CEO of Raydiant, writes that if retailers give customers what they want they can ensure retail success this decade by taking advantage of the…

CVS tapping furloughed hotel workers to fill jobs

March 26, 2020

CVS Health is aiming to hire on 50,000 workers for part-time and full-time jobs and is aiming to draw hires from the hotel industry given layoffs due to the…

Costco sets up hours for senior shopping due to coronavirus outbreak

March 26, 2020

Starting this weekend Costco will offer senior-only (60 years or older) shopping hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Bridgestone retail had a robust 2019

March 26, 2020

Bridgestone Retail Operation, the biggest network of company-owned tire and auto services centers, enjoyed recording setting achievements in both sales and new…

Continuous customerization in retail automotive services: Customer retention

by Rick Muldowney — Chief Analytics Officer, digm

Rick Muldowney, chief analytics officer at digm, explains how by putting continuous customerization to work, retail automotive services providers can identify…

Neiman Marcus mulling bankruptcy move

March 25, 2020

Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is supposedly assessing going into bankruptcy in the wake of big debt and stores closing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Publix sets up special shopping time for seniors due to COVID-19

March 25, 2020

In an effort to provide a safer shopping experience for its senior consumers, supermarket Publix is setting aside specific hours for those 65 years old and…

Coronavirus outbreak raising questions about digital payments, cash

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

The coronavirus pandemic is raising a number of concerns about whether consumers would shift toward digital payments amid concerns about cash handling and…

Retail industry lobbying for federal support

March 24, 2020

As retail clothing stores continue to temporarily close in light of COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, the retail fashion and clothing industry is pressing…

Amazon CEO: Things going to get worse before they get better

March 24, 2020

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos cut right to the chase in a letter to employees this past weekend after first thanking them for their hard work and effort.

Texas investigates 756 coronavirus related price gouging complaints

March 23, 2020

Texas consumers have filed 756 complaints of price gouging related to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an NBC 5 report. The state's consumer protection…

Wawa halts self-serve beverages due to coronavirus

March 23, 2020

Wawa, the East Coast convenience store chain, has suspended self-service coffee and fountain beverages on account of the coronavirus pandemic, the company said…

Curing customers curiosity: Providing dynamic information with electronic shelf labels

by Paul Milner — Marketing Director, Displaydata

Paul Milner, marketing director, Displaydata, explains why it's time retailers must focus on a more all-encompassing phrase: dynamic information.

Why content localization equals success in global markets

by Ryan Soos — Sr. Customer Success Manager, Smartling

Ryan Soos, senior customer success manager at Smartling, offers insight on content localization and why it's all about putting the customer first and creating…

The importance of honing the retail customer loyalty program

by Brian Cluster — Director of Industry Strategy for CPG & Retail, Stibo Systems

Brian Cluster, director of industry strategy for CPG/retail at Stibo Systems, shares why loyalty programs are crucial for retailers looking to build long-term…

Driving Customer Engagement with Digital Signage

Creating customer engagement in the retail store is a requirement, and digital signage can serve as the tool to make it happen.

Grocer hiring to meet customer demand relating to COVID-19 pandemic

March 19, 2020

Grocery chain H-E-B is looking to hire on additional store help across Texas as consumer demand for food and household items is skyrocketing as COVID-19, the…

Stop & Shop sets special shopping hours for older customers in light of COVID-19

March 19, 2020

Supermarket chain Stop & Shop, in an effort to make grocery shopping safer for older consumers, is establishing specific shopping hours in light of…

The new convenience store battlefront: The checkout line

by Gavin Bisdee — vp global marketing, Zynstra

Gavin Bisdee, vice president of global marketing, Zynstra (a NCR company), shares insight on how frictionless checkout opportunities are becoming more…