IoT proving valuable in driving customer experience, savings and operational efficiencies

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

Retailers not using Internet of Things technology may soon want to investigate its potential given big opportunities to boost the customer experience and save…

Footwear retailer on road toward bankruptcy, claims report

March 30, 2017

Iconic shoe seller Payless, which operates thousands of retail locations nationwide, is prepping to close hundreds of stores as it prepares for a bankruptcy…

AI crucial to humanizing branch experience, report says

March 30, 2017

In traditional banks, basic transactions continue to migrate from physical to digital channels, leading to major changes as banks redesign their branch…

Report: Wal-Mart top retailer in apparel sales

March 30, 2017

Amazon isn't the leader of everything in retail apparently as Wal-Mart is the top apparel retailer and part of its success is likely tied to its acquisition…

Robots not a job killer, claims Trump treasury chief

March 30, 2017

While robotics is taking deeper root within the business realm, from warehouses to stores to everyday home life, the White House administration doesn't seem to…

Study: Consumers receptive to chatbots

March 30, 2017

A majority of consumers are comfortable talking with a chatbot yet only a fraction have engaged with one, according to the 2017 Mobile Consumer Report from…

Mark-downs a big lure for the female shopper

March 29, 2017

Nearly half of U.S. female shoppers, 45 percent, will only step into a retail store if there's a sale of 41 percent or more being offered.

The future of retail: Thinking small

Leading retailers are beginning to make sweeping changes to keep up with consumer demands. In the past six months retailers like Amazon, Target and Kroger have…

How To: Improve digital product content to boost customer experience, sales

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

Today's retailers are missing out on sales due to a poor digital product content strategy which not only results in a weak customer experience but puts a dent…

TouchMate introduces new point-of-sale technology

March 28, 2017

TouchMate has unveiled its next-generation point-of-sale technology with the S-Line II, Cyprus and Dash-T3 models, according to a press release. TouchMate…

Amazon Go store hits some glitches

March 28, 2017

The public unveiling of Amazon's Go store, which features no cashiers, is being delayed due to some technical glitches, according to a Market Watch report.

Baby Boomers love the retail discount

March 28, 2017

When it comes to shopping the Baby Boomer generation isn't interested in paying full price when it comes to cars, smartphones, electronics, appliances or…

New York mall hires celebrity hunk to spur consumer interest

March 28, 2017

A Staten Island, New York mall has hired a TV and movie celebrity in the quest to drive consumer interest into the retail location.

Nexcom introduces motherboard for intelligent kiosks

March 27, 2017

Nexcom, a Taipei, Taiwan-based provider of intelligent solutions, has introduced its industrial motherboard NEX 614 to accelerate kiosk transformation, fueling…

Trump, tech, and taxes: What's in store for 2017

Whatever your feelings about President Donald Trump, one thing is for sure: 2017 is going to be an interesting year for everyone.

Samsung puts focus on contactless payments with new platform

March 24, 2017

Samsung Electronics has launched something it calls the Contactless Companion Platform, which will have a focus making contactless payments a reality using a…

Supermarket puts nutritionists into the aisle

March 24, 2017

In a quest to provide better customer service and enhance the shopping experience, one supermarket is expanding its staff of nutritionists in store locations.

British market offers a special check-out lane for shoppers suffering from dementia

March 24, 2017

A British supermarket chain, Tesco, is piloting a new check-out line for shoppers suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's in order to make the shopping…

Humanizing the retail experience: Experiential shopping lives offline

These are the days of sharing, group think and the herd mentality… who knew the 90s-era mall rats, a generation of teens known for simply hanging out in…

Hershey hires Mary Beth West as chief growth officer, SVP

March 23, 2017

Former J.C. Penney executive Mary Beth West is taking on the role of senior VP and chief growth officer for The Hershey Co.