Study: Consumers want more payment choices at unattended terminals

June 18, 2018

Some 70 percent of consumers want unattended terminals to accept both card and cash payments and a significant number are willing to use wearable devices or…

Office Depot's Compucom debuts POP digital vending solution

June 18, 2018

CompuCom Systems Inc., a division of Office Depot Inc. and a provider of managed digital workplace services, has launched its next-generation retail…

Identifying the foundation of digital transformation in retail

Sanjay Srinivasan, chief technology architect at Vonage, explains how a software-defined WAN can play into deploying a robust customer experience.

As frictionless payments struggle consumers cling to cash

June 15, 2018

Consumer concerns about data security and privacy are hampering the move to frictionless payments, according to Lost in Transaction: Payment Trends 2018, a…

What retailers should know before delving into digital signage

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

Digital signage works when it comes to increased sales, stronger customer engagement and meeting consumer needs. But it requires a strategy and objective well…

5 common customer service complaints and how to fix them

Swati Kungwani, business analyst and content manager at iTouchVision, explains why retailers need to pay attention to issues faced by customers and ensure…

Gigi's Cupcakes delivers to doorsteps across US

June 14, 2018

Gigi's Cupcakes are now available through nationwide shipping, according to a press release. 

Survey: Consumers have clear expectations of bank brands' mobile apps

June 14, 2018

A new survey from mobile app developer WillowTree has found that consumers are looking to bank brand apps for specific features and value that enhance their…

Legacy mall home to cutting-edge retail customer experiences

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

The Microsoft store, Fossil, Lego and Tesla offer up unique interactive customer experiences within the 53-year-old NorthPark Center mall in Dallas.

How scrappy, online retailers can thrive and grow in the Amazon era

Scott Gifis, president, AdRoll, provides insight for brands getting started in the era of Amazon, recommendations to grow and optimize the brand, and how to…

Watchfire Signs deploys new tech at Danville Stadium

June 13, 2018

Danville Stadium, a baseball stadium in Danville, Illinois, has upgraded with a digital video scoreboard. Watchfire Signs deployed the 10 by 36-foot scoreboard…

Ex CEO mulling Toys R Us rescue strategy

June 13, 2018

Gerald Storch, who once served as CEO and chairman of Toys R Us, is reportedly considering swooping in to save the beleaguered toy seller, salvaging some…

AI can boost customer engagement if brand is open to change

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Artificial intelligence can allow retailers to improve the customer experience and gain valuable insights, but it is necessary to identify the core…

Augmented reality more accessible to retailers, brands

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Though AR is still in its infancy at retail, a pair of presenters at Infocomm said that it offers a new way to excite consumers, and is more economical than…

Why the future of retail belongs to visual discovery

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Pinterest provides a visual tool to enable the discovery process online. Millions of consumers already use Pinterest to get ideas for everyday needs — food…

Educated and prepared store associates key to successful brick-and-mortar stores

Janet Hawkins, founder and president of Opterus, offers up best practices for ensuring the store associate can help keep the store humming with excitement and…

Report: Location data helping drive customer conversion

June 12, 2018

Nearly half of today's retailers are using location-based insights for real-time contextual targeting and enjoying a bigger lift in traffic, customer…

Amazon delivery man takes loyalty to the mat

June 12, 2018

Amazon strives to provide top customer service and a Texas delivery person is clearly on board. A Haslet woman found that out when a delivery person dropping…

Pita Pit teams up with LevelUp, Olo for mobile, delivery

June 12, 2018

Pita Pit is partnering with LevelUp and Olo to introduce a completely revamped guest loyalty program, third-party delivery and a redesigned app for order…

How payments innovation is hindering the customer experience

New technology and innovation is changing the way consumers want to pay, but the increasingly rapid pace of change also creates challenges and vulnerabilities…