CES serves up a gold mine of self-serve retail innovation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Many of the exhibits in the High Tech Retailing Marketplace and elsewhere on the CES show floor featured self-service technology designed to enable retailers…

Rent the Runway taps kiosks, scanners to boost in-store digital experience

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

Consumer fashion rental company is pumping up its retail customer experience with the help of Aila Technologies.

Survey: Data, top tier buy-in are key to successful customer experience

February 9, 2018

Retailers aiming to shore up the customer experience, and return on investment with CX technology, need to focus on getting executive support and ensuring…

MAPCO appoints Charles Adams as CEO

February 9, 2018

MAPCO, which operates 350 convenience stores in the southeast region of the U.S., has hired Charles Adams as its new CEO.

Apparel sales on a comeback, claim industry watchers

February 9, 2018

The robust holiday sales season at the end of 2017 is likely spurring what some are calling a comeback for the retail apparel sector.

Insights from NRF's Big Show: Key retail tech trends to watch for in 2018

Matt Sebek, vice president of digital, World Wide Technology Asynchrony Labs, pinpoints the big trends coming into play for customer experience from NRF's Big…

Consumers love online search but are still buying in stores

February 8, 2018

A new research report reveals seven in 10 consumers are searching online for products but are heading into a brick-and-mortar retailer to make the purchase.

Amazon launching Whole Foods Market delivery service

February 8, 2018

Amazon Prime members living near a Whole Foods Market will be able to tap free 2-hour delivery as long as they're buying $35 in goods from the supermarket…

Best Buy doling out employee bonuses

February 8, 2018

The country's top consumer electronics retailer intends to hand out bonuses to more than 100,000 employees due to the new corporate tax reform law.

Amazon may be mulling new wrist tracking device

February 8, 2018

A New York Post report reveals Amazon has two patents related to a device that may track a worker's hand while on the job.

Retailers need to double down on digital for next holiday season

Bryce Tolman, thought leadership manager at Isobar US, explains why retailers can't sit back and relax and why they need to gird up for this year's holiday…

New home furnishing retail chain coming to Long Island

February 7, 2018

HomeSense, a home furniture and accessory retailer owned by T.J. Maxx and HomeGoods, plans to launch two stores on Long Island, New York.

Panera Bread debuting home, office delivery

February 7, 2018

Panera Bread will begin rolling out home and office delivery this month on Long Island for a $3 fee.

CVS Health chief to take helm at Hudson’s Bay

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

Helena Foulkes, a top CVS Health Corp. executive and president of CVS Pharmacy, is taking on the CEO role at Hudson’s Bay come Feb. 19.

Why the mobile e-commerce experience needs to improve

Scott Voigt, co-founder and CEO of FullStory, examines the state of mobile e-commerce and the challenges still in play when it comes to delivering a robust…

LinkNYC embracing Valentine's Day with Instagram strategy

February 6, 2018

Link, which operates LinkNYC Wi-Fi kiosks in New York City, is inviting people to celebrate Valentine's Day by posting a photo to Instagram and tagging it with…

Crystal Display Systems debuts range of touch monitors

February 6, 2018

Crystal Display Systems Ltd. has launched a range of glass-to-glass monitors and touch monitors. Customers can purchase touch monitors with their choice of…

Singapore Airlines tapping blockchain for mobile loyalty app

February 6, 2018

Singapore Airlines announced Monday that it's working on what it calls the world's first blockchain-based airline loyalty digital wallet that will help unlock…

Adyen grabs eBay processing deal; PayPal remains as checkout option

February 6, 2018

PayPal's time as eBay's primary payments processor will come to an end in a couple of years as the popular online marketplace has signed an agreement with…

CVS Health all about the customer, seamless retail experience

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

CVS Health Executive VP and President Helena Foulkes shares insight on the retailer's multi-pronged strategy to boost the customer experience and meet every…