Easy ways digital signage can light up Valentine's Day for retailers

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

The winter season is often a post-Christmas doldrum for retailers as consumers are less willing to spend big bucks after an expensive holiday season. However…

3 ways kiosks can shape the supermarket experience

Today’s customers expect more from physical stores, and self-service technologies can provide the kind of consumer experience that prompts shopper loyalty.

Presented by KioskMarketplace.com

Clientron, POS system manufacturer in Taiwan

With more than 35 years experiences in product design & manufacturing, Clientron offers high quality and technology leading solutions, including POS &…

How physical retail provides opportunities for consumer outreach

by Marci Weisler — Chief Commercial Officer, Vengo

Marci Weisler, chief commercial officer, Vengo, takes a look at how the customer journey has changed, the role retail plays in the journey and what 2020 holds…

Overspending doesn't get much love on Valentine's Day

February 11, 2020

Nearly one in three Americans are not feeling the love if their partner overspends on Valentine's Day, according to a survey released by CompareCards.

J.C. Penney relaunches Ana brand, puts big focus on denim

February 11, 2020

In a quest to drive sales in its largest merchandise category J.C. Penney's is relaunching the Ana brand and putting a bigger focus on casual wear and denim…

Podcast: Driving sales when store traffic is down

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Declining store traffic is often cited as the key reason why sales are down, but retail analytics expert and two-time author, Mark Ryski has a different take…

Why customers (and operators) prefer micro markets

Micro markets, supported by automated payment kiosks, have given new life to the refreshment services industry, which has traditionally relied on vending…

Presented by Vending Times

Improving the customer experience through click-and-collect technology

by DeAnn Campbell — Director of Retail Strategy and Development, Harbor Retail

DeAnn Campbell, vice president, retail strategy and shopper insights at Harbor Ind., shares insight on how click and collect has done a lot to shake up the…

Brick-and-mortar not dying but evolving, reveals report

February 10, 2020

Physical retail is not dying but evolving and retailers focused on true in-store experiences will thrive.

Microsoft Store taps R.R.Donnelley & Sons to boost in-store marketing strategy with digital signage

February 10, 2020

Microsoft Store is partnering with R.R. Donnelly & Sons Company, a multichannel marketing and business communications provider, for creative and print…

Digital signage drives retail sales

Digital signage is quickly becoming more common in retailers ranging in size from one location mom and pop stores to massive chains. However, many potential…

Presented by DigitalSignageToday.com

Micro markets vs traditional vending machines

Micro markets are becoming a more lucrative investment opportunity because they provide additional benefits over the traditional vending machine.

Presented by Vending Times

Luxury brands: Why it's time to get more intimate

by Katharine Biggs — Content and Marketing Manager, parcelLab

Katharine Biggs, content and marketing manager at parcelLab, looks at how going direct-to-consumer and better managing post-purchase communications can help…

Organic gardener retailer sprouting up in Walmart, top retail outlets

February 7, 2020

Back to the Roots, an organic gardening retailer, is finding a home this year in 2,300 Walmarts nationwide. It's also taking root in Lowe's, Target, Costco and…

We love Amazon, but we hate Amazon

February 7, 2020

It seems U.S. consumers have very mixed feelings about Amazon, with one in four having negative feelings when it comes to Amazon's impact on retail and the…

How retailers can find bliss this Valentine's Day

by Arielle Steinhaus — Strategist, FITCH

Arielle Steinhaus, strategist at FITCH, offers up tips on how retailers and brands can make Valentine's Day gifting invaluable to shoppers looking to spread…

Macy's shuttering stores, cutting corporate roles in restructuring plan

February 6, 2020

In an effort to stem losses and reverse slumping sales, Macy's will close 125 stores in the next few years and reduce corporate jobs by 2,000.

Sephora aims to expand outside of the mall environment

February 6, 2020

Typically, Sephora shoppers find themselves hitting the local mall to shop at the makeup brand.

Farmstead expands grocery discount program

February 6, 2020

Online grocer Farmstead is expanding its refill and save program that provides reduced prices on certain staple grocery items including milk, eggs, fruit…