Amazon delivers Fresh to a slew of new cities

November 3, 2016

Chicago and Dallas are now among cities where shoppers can access AmazonFresh.

5 tips for choosing a mobile POS

Shift4 systems architect Jeremy Fried outlines five key criteria for selecting the best mPOS system.

Google delivers Express service in Florida

November 3, 2016

Online shoppers in Tampa Bay have a new option to select when it comes to product delivery as Google has launched its delivery service in the city, as well as…

Nordstrom dials down on holiday seasonal hiring

November 2, 2016

Department retailer Nordstrom will be hiring 3 percent less seasonal employees for the holiday season.

Study: Consumer expectations are driving new retail economic metrics

November 2, 2016

Taking a page from Oldsmobile's marketing genius, today’s retail economics are not anyone’s grandparents’ retail economics.

5 ways to optimize customer experience in store and online

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Consumers want online to be more like stores … and vice versa.

Quick Sign Changes in Style with New Mini Chalk Cards

TWINSBURG, Ohio (November 1, 2016) – Mini Chalk Cards deliver quick sign changes in style, new from FFR Merchandising. Write-on cards allow virtually instant…

Online retail a big focus for holiday shoppers, reveals survey

November 1, 2016

At least half of holiday shoppers are intending to buy gifts online this year, according to the annual Deloitte holiday survey on consumer spend and trends.

Target revamps holiday marketing strategy with a Broadway touch

November 1, 2016

Target is going Broadway with this year's holiday strategy, pulling in new merchandise, decorating stores with new products and boosting savings.

Survey: Digital strategy key for retailer success

October 31, 2016

A digital e-commerce strategy is more critical than ever for retailers, as a new survey reveals that consumers love shopping online — especially on Amazon …

Amazon enjoys robust Q3 sales

October 31, 2016

Amazon sales spiked 29 percent in the third quarter, hitting $32.7 billion with a 49 percent boost in operating cash flow for the past 12 months, a healthy…

4 tips for crafting a valuable SMS marketing campaign

When building the SMS marketing list remember the old saw, patience is a virtue. Focus on building good relationships with a wide network of clients and…

Humanoid robot coming to a retailer near you

October 28, 2016

SoftBank Robotics is focused on getting a humanoid robot, Pepper, into every retailer and it won't just be giving customer service.

Ikea breaks ground in Indiana

October 28, 2016

Swedish furniture retailer Ikea is breaking ground on its first Indiana location on 35 acres in Fishers.

3 ways retailers plan to protect customer data

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Requirements to install chip card technology in the U.S. has forced retailers to bone up on risk management in 2016, and they will continue to do so in 2017.

Google, Myer partnership taps beacons to measure customer behavior

October 27, 2016

Google is teaming up with Australia-based retailer Myer on a beacon trial to better understand the connection between the brick-and-mortar retail world and the…

Justin Timberlake is chief flavor officer for Bai Brands

October 27, 2016

Celebrity singer Justin Timberlake is now chief flavor officer for beverage newcomer Bai Brands and will help direct product development and marketing efforts.

UGG upgrades stores with 3D projection

October 26, 2016

UGG, a footwear brand, has teamed up with Projection Artworks to deploy 3D projectors at select stores in Europe. The brand will use Projection Artwork's…

Macy's to open a bit earlier Thanksgiving Day

October 26, 2016

Not only isn't Macy's not following the trend of retailers closing on Thanksgiving, the iconic retailer is opening its doors even earlier this year.

Cognitive computing: IBM's 'secret weapon' in transforming experience

Retailers already know they must embrace cognitive computing to better engage with shoppers, differentiate their offerings and adopt a culture of innovation.