ID Tech launches small EMV contactless reader

September 28, 2018

ID Tech, a payment solutions provider, is debuting Kiosk IV, which the company believes to be the smallest EMV contactless reader available to the…

Why a retail 'second sale' is more critical than a new customer acquisition

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Chris H. Petersen explains why acquiring a retail sale today does not ensure retention as second-time retail buyers are actually more valuable and more…

Long lines, frozen e-commerce check-out top 'shopping stressors'

September 27, 2018

When it comes to shopping, U.S. consumers don't like long queues in the store or frozen check-out during online shopping and both are top 'shopping stressors,…

Good number of Gen Z shoppers like brick-and-mortar more than online retail

September 27, 2018

While e-commerce may be exploding a new Profitect survey claims 42 percent of Gen Z shopers (those ages 18-22) like hitting a retail store versus an online…

Brand loyalty can be a fleeting thing, reveals study

September 27, 2018

Retail consumers can be loyal but that loyalty may not last too long, according to a new survey from Adtaxi.

The changing face of retail IT and impact on customer experience

Nick East, CEO, Zynstra, explains 'edge computing' and how it's bringing the processing power of the cloud closer to where it's needed — to end devices like…

New York boutique offers a luxury experience for men buying activewear

September 26, 2018

Preview is a men's activewear retailer offering a luxurious fashion take on work out gear with a quest to mesh online lifestyle and wellness brands with…

Bluefly partners with 4Cite to spur customer response, influence purchase behavior

September 26, 2018

Fashion marketplace Bluefly is partnering with 4Cite, a people-based identification and insights service provider, to gain insight for driving consumer…

Why every retailer needs to be a watering hole organization

by Chip Bell — Customer Loyalty Consultant/Author, Chip Bell Group

Chip Bell explains, with tons of examples, how successful retailers taking a 'watering hole' strategy to customer service and experience are winning and…

Walmart goes big with virtual reality for employee training

September 25, 2018

Walmart is distributing 17,000 virtual reality headsets as part of its training strategy as the Oculus Go gear is proving to boost store associate retention…

Halloween spend projected to hit $9B

September 25, 2018

This year consumers will spend just under what they did last year when it comes to Halloween shopping, hitting about $9 billion, according to the National…

Adults willing to trade money, data for a better customer experience

September 25, 2018

More than half, 53 percent, of U.S. adults are willing to share their personal data with a company that uses such data for personalization, according to a…

How to drive retail store traffic with personalization, loyalty strategies

Kibo SVP of Product and Strategy Jennifer Sherman explains why retailers should deliver first and foremost on the promise of buy online, pickup in-store…

Retail customers love transparency, reveals report

September 24, 2018

Retail, grocery and restaurant consumers love transparency so much it can result in a stronger brand loyalty, according to The Transparency Imperative report…

Retailers embracing AI to transform supply chain, reveals study

September 24, 2018

Retailers believe AI technology can help overcome supply chain management challenges, such as disconnected systems and poor demand forecasting.

Transforming video content analytics into retail business intelligence

Stephanie Weagle, CMO, BriefCam, explains why the use of retail video analytics plays into understanding consumer behavior. Consumer attitudes, preferences and…

Rewards beat discount when it comes to retail promotions

September 21, 2018

Retailers offering shoppers reward-based promotions to drive engagement and purchase activity will likely experience bigger marketing success and profitability…

Amazon expands Whole Foods Market delivery once again

September 21, 2018

Amazon Prime members in Charlotte, Las Vegas, Memphis, New Orleans, Phoenix, Raleigh, Seattle, Tucson, Nashville and Oklahoma City now can tap the Whole Foods…

Barnes & Noble food and drink strategy not doing well

September 21, 2018

A plan hatched two years ago to lure and engage with book lovers via food and drink isn't faring as expected for Barnes & Noble.

Should retail digital signage be interactive?

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

With interactive digital signage, end users have to consider whether they can afford it, whether their software can support it and whether they actually need…