Horseshoes, hand grenades and location data?

Gil Larsen, VP of the Americas at Blis, says retailers either win or don't - unless you're playing horse shoes or chucking hand grenades, neither of which many…

Add Signage to Metal Surfaces with New Pivoting Magnetic Sign Holders

TWINSBURG, Ohio (November 29, 2016) – Create additional signing opportunities with the versatile new 2102 Magnetic Clip-On Sign Holders from FFR Merchandising.

Macys, Stage, JC Penney tops in Black Friday discounts

November 29, 2016

A new report analyzing 8,000 deals across 35 top tier U.S. retailers reveals the best Black Friday deals will be courtesy of Macy’s, with Stage and JC Penney…

Loyalty perks, security and return options key consumer wants, reveals study

November 28, 2016

Consumers expect three major elements when it comes to online shopping. They want smooth security, a choice in return options and loyalty perks, according to a…

MaxMedia celebrating its 20th anniversary and launching new retail campaign

November 28, 2016

As Max Media hits a huge business milestone, its 20th year in business, the digital retail experience agency is also launching a new campaign focused on…

5 critical traits to be a future-focused retailer

Bill Chidley, a partner at ChangeUp, offers up the five critical traits required to be a future-focused retailer.

Retailers launching new strategies to beat Amazon

November 25, 2016

In a quest to lure consumers off Amazon and into their brick and mortar storefront, some retailers are launching new marketing strategies and hoping to…

Report: More than a few retailers not sure what marketing channel is most successful

November 24, 2016

When it comes to identifying the most successful and viable marketing opportunities more than a third of retailers, 36 percent, can't make the determination.

Consider a 'beyond digital' approach to power omnichannel experience

A successfully digitally transformed organization delivers superior digital experience around products and services. That, in turn, creates value and…

Implementing a Billpay Kiosk Project Step-by-Step

Deploying billpay kiosks looks like a complicated process, but it doesn’t need to be.

Mobile grabbing a big chunk when it comes to Internet usage

November 23, 2016

A new report predicts 75 percent of Internet use come next year will be on mobile devices, according to a Zenith report, which also states 60 percent of global…

Newegg aims to make online shopping more convenient

November 23, 2016

Newegg is integrating its shopping cart with FedEx service so shoppers can hold packages for pickup at FedEx locations across the U.S., including FedEx Office…

With omnichannel the devil is in the data

Retailers (and their suppliers) must leverage the omnichannel network to stay relevant and harness these rich cross-channel opportunities.

Black Friday: Gimmick, gone or more relevant than ever?

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

Is Black Friday relevant, needed, necessary, or even a valuable marketing opportunity, or has it become a gimmick in the retailer's quest to grab consumers…

Live webinar: How merchant-branded payment boosts brand, loyalty and customer satisfaction

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

Mobile pay is an increasing want for consumers and now there’s a new opportunity for retailers wanting to provide more than just mobile device payment…

Display Signage Two Ways with New Label Holder for Coolers and Freezers

TWINSBURG, Ohio (November 22, 2016) – Display both pricing and promotional signage with a single label holder designed for coolers and freezers with the new…

Target goes with tradition for Thanksgiving

November 22, 2016

Despite the fact more than a few retailers are closing on Thanksgiving and many others are adjusting hours, Target is sticking with what it says works and…

Survey: Millennials most likely to disregard loyalty programs

November 22, 2016

Millennials aren't too trusting of loyalty programs, with 29 percent more likely than other generations to believe the programs are rigged.

Staples tapping app to push special Black Friday sales

November 21, 2016

Staples shoppers are getting a special peek into Black Friday deals via the retailer's app.

IBM buys a familiar Watson-based shopping assistant

November 21, 2016

IBM is acquiring the Expert Personal Shopper (XPS) division from Fluid, which built the shopping assistant tool using IBM's Watson cognitive computing…