Kiosk lets shopper design, order puffy jackets

December 21, 2017

A new 6-foot tall self-serve kiosk allows consumers to design and purchase a puffy jacket, selecting from a choice of sizes, colors and materials, according to…

Emotions play big role in customer engagement, report reveals

December 20, 2017

A strong emotional engagement with the consumer could help retailers boost annual revenues by 5 percent, according to a Capgemini report.

Digital signage market to grow up 8.21 percent from 2017 to 2022

December 20, 2017

The global digital signage market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.21 percent from 2017 to 2022, according to a report by ReportBuyer.

Why omnichannel is a must and how to make it successful

Roger Niederer, head of merchant services, SIX Payment Services, explains why providing a seamless payment experience, that can follow the customer along their…

Entries needed for annual Mobile Retail App Comparison Guide

December 19, 2017

Mobile Payments Today is preparing its second annual Mobile Retail App Comparison Guide. This guide will be the definitive resource for retailers' mobile apps…

Erewhon Market shares retail store design tips, advice

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

The all-natural grocer is working with partner Retail Design Collaborative in designing its fourth location. The partners offer up what’s critical in retail…

Retail therapy is real and costing consumers more than $1,500 a year

December 19, 2017

A Swap.com survey revealed retail therapy is costing consumers an average of $1,652 each year and making up more than a fifth of all purchases.

Infocrest Technology debuts self-serve kiosk for retail

December 19, 2017

Infocrest Technology has introduced self-service ordering kiosks for retail applications, according to a press release.

Kagan: Every retailer success depends on golden rule

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Jeff Kagan talks the golden rule in retail success: personal service. Yet, most companies don't train workers to treat the customers well.

Symphony Retail Solutions taps Ryan Powell as VP

December 18, 2017

Ryan Powell is the new vice president of merchandising and category management for Symphony Retail Solutions and will be response for a range of areas…

Self-serve order pickup robot expands for U.S. retailers, supports smart locker technology

December 18, 2017

Bell and Howell announced the 100th U.S. installation of the PackRobot, a 16-foot-tall, automated package pickup system manufactured by Cleveron, a European…

Not-so-happy holidays: New problem projected to steal cheer from retailers

Chemi Katz, co-founder and CEO, Namogoo, explains why retailers need to be aware of journey hijacking and how to work to regain control of the customer journey.

Best Buy embraces innovative tech to deliver a richer customer experience

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

The electronics retailer is prepping enhanced text communication by tapping the emerging communication protocol, Rich Communications Services, to provide…

Retailer makes splash in Vegas with LED displays

December 15, 2017

M&K Enterprises, the parent company of Vegas EXP, is teaming up with NanoLumens to deploy a 17- by 6-foot LED display at its Vegas EXP retail store on the…

Scala adds media player to digital signage portfolio

December 15, 2017

Scala Inc., a subsidiary of Stratacache, has launched its Scala Media Player for digital signage. The player is an end-to-end solution built to help create…

Bluewater Grill to enable pay-at-the-table with TableSafe

December 15, 2017

TableSafe Inc., maker of a pay-at-the-table platform for full-service restaurants, announced Bluewater Grill Restaurants will adopt the Rail payment platform…

Why the in-store retail experience needs a mobile point-of-sale

Jeff Scott, CEO of Infinite Peripherals, explains how a mobile point of sale can improve both the in-store shopper's experience, as well as the retailer's…

7-Eleven testing mobile ordering for delivery, in-store pickup

December 14, 2017

7-Eleven is testing on-demand ordering for delivery or in-store pickup at select Dallas stores with its new 7-ElevenNOW smartphone app, according to a press…

Target buys Shipt to shore up delivery strategy

December 14, 2017

Target is buying Shipt, a same-day delivery platform, for $550 million in cash in its strategy to boost fulfillment efforts.

Daktronics deliver LED banner to New York shopping mall

December 14, 2017

Destiny USA, a shopping mall in Syracuse, New York, recently deployed a double-sided digital LED banner with a built in sound system. Daktronics designed the…