ICX Summit honors Under Armour as 'influencer' of the year

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Influencer of the Year award, presented at the ICX Summit in Dallas last week, went to Under Armour for its continued devotion to creating unique and…

Consumers expect ease of use, security from bank's mobile app

June 13, 2017

Retail bank and credit card customers now prefer mobile to all other channels, but rate ease of use as a differentiator among top-performing mobile apps.

7 tips to combat the Amazon effect (hint: it's the hair of the dog that bit you)

Consumers overwhelmingly want more technology in brick-and-mortar stores. And with more consumers willing to show up and shop at stores that have it — beefing…

J.C. Penney targeting college living furnishings to drive sales

June 13, 2017

J.C. Penney is hoping a full-throttle focus on college kids' desire for furnishings will help spur sales though it's going to be a challenge given hefty…

Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, Dress Barn join list of latest retail store closings

June 13, 2017

The list of retailers shuttering brick-and-mortar locations is getting a bit longer.

Walmart: We're making inroads against powerhouse Amazon

June 13, 2017

Walmart is beginning to close in on Amazon's territory as top online retailer and its online operations chief attributes the successful strategy, in part, to…

Gymboree files Chapter 11, hundreds of stores will close

June 13, 2017

Gymboree, a children's clothing retailer, will remain in business but has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close at least one third to half of its 1,28…

Walmart pilots self-service kiosk for fast online order delivery

June 12, 2017

A few lucky Walmart shoppers in Oklahoma City are the first to test an automated kiosk being used to distribute online grocery orders in under a minute.

SoftBank buying Boston Dynamics to boost robotic advancements

June 12, 2017

Robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics, owned by Google's Alphabet Inc., is being acquired by SoftBank Group Corp.

Consumers love tech in the brick-and-mortar retail experience

June 12, 2017

A new Bouncepad survey reveals U.S. consumers love stores that offer technology and they want more tech options in the shopping experience.

Kiosks help keep brick and mortar stores relevant as e-commerce expands

Interactive kiosks offer retailers a tool for allowing customers to join the e-commerce experience with in-store purchasing by allowing shop to shop for both…

Upcoming webinar: Eliminating islands of technology for a seamless customer experience

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

Brendan Witcher, principal analyst for Forrester Research and Ryan W. Parker, general manager, Responsive Retail for Intel, offer insight and best practices…

Rolling out the robots: The next tech transformation

The main benefit of robots is often described as automating repetitive tasks. Robots are perfectly suited to such tasks, they can check over and over without…

Palace Station Casino deploys large LED displays for bingo room

June 8, 2017

NanoLumens recently installed two LED displays at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The displays include a 1.5-foot tall by 56-foot wide Nixel…

Handbags ruled in Mom's day shopping this year

June 7, 2017

When it comes to buying something for mom on her special day, a good number of consumers hit the handbag and purse aisles, according to a new research from…

Retailers use interactivity to build better customer experiences

If a retailer doesn't create a satisfactory customer experience, including in-store e-commerce options, shoppers will take their wallets elsewhere. Several…

Hackers target digital signage in Liverpool, England

June 6, 2017

Recently, hackers hijacked an outdoor display in Liverpool England to display the message, "We suggest you improve your security. Sincerely, your friendly…

Lululemon stretches marketing focus beyond the yoga realm

June 6, 2017

While yoga enthusiasts remain a prime focus, Lululemon is stretching its marketing bandwidth to lure in other active consumers, such as those who surf.

Apple Pay Cash to debut this fall as mobile P2P market expands

June 6, 2017

One of the worst kept secrets in payments became official Monday when Apple revealed its entry into the person-to-person payments market with an upcoming…

Consumers hungry for 3D printing, targeted notifications

June 6, 2017

A new Interactions survey on what shoppers want from retail technology reveals consumers are hungry for targeted notifications in the shopping experience and…