What retailers need to know, and expect, about virtual digital technology

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

Virtual assistant technologies will gain big traction in the next six years, yet use of virtual digital assistants may be a bit slower within retail for a few…

4 ways to leverage mobile to better connect with customers

If you imagine your mobile-optimized website as one of the doors to your business—and you’re like most retailers—more people walk in that door than any other…

Tuesday Morning enjoys substantial store growth, additions

August 5, 2016

Tuesday Morning, a high-end home goods retailer, is expanding its Dallas, Texas location in Preston Shopping Center and opening  new unit in Plano's Parker…

Wal-Mart buying Jet would be a win for Wal-Mart, Jet, consumers and yes, of course, Amazon

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

The news of the top retailer looking to acquire the newest Amazon.com competitor has consumers and industry watchers talking.

Office Depot plans to shutter another 300 stores

August 5, 2016

Office Depot intends to close another 300 stores over the next three years as it continues to revamp and re-strategize.

Retail beauty player Birchbox gets robust investment infusion

August 4, 2016

Investors are investing $15 million, in the form of a convertible note, in retail beauty startup Birchbox.

Kohl's now home to Under Armour line

August 4, 2016

Under Armour and Kohl's are partnering up in what the two retail players believe will be a lucrative deal and a win for consumers seeking quality merchandise.

Nordstrom Rack racks up new Canada locations

August 3, 2016

Nordstrom will open off-price retail Nordstrom Rack stores in Calgary and Vaughan, Ontario by spring 2018. The Seattle-based retailer has opened three of its…

Report: Wal-Mart looking to buy etailer Jet for $3B

The Wall Street Journal reports the one-year-old Amazon competitor could be bought for $3 billion.

Zuznow releases new tools simplifying web, app design

August 3, 2016

Zuznow, a mobile development platform, is debuting an ehanced enterprise mobility development platform featuring no-code “point-and-click” options, which let…

The empathic enterprise: What are your balance points?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Key questions for winning by staying human in a digital age.

Zimmerman campaign targets consumers suffering from unique fear

August 3, 2016

Zimmerman Advertising has launched a retail campaign for hhgregg, targeting shoppers who struggle with “fear of better options," or FOBO.

FileMaker debuts business bundle, free small business toolkit

August 3, 2016

FileMaker, an Apple subsidiary, is rolling out its new Service Business Toolkit and Idea to iPad bundle for small retailers striving to go digital.

Protect corrugated display product with new loss prevention hook

Protect hanging product in corrugated displays while maintaining easy customer access with the economical new DHLP Loss Prevention Hook from FFR Merchandising.

Luxury retailer opens big new store

August 1, 2016

Holt Renfrew, a Canadian luxury retailer, has opened its new 130,000-square-foot retail space located at Square One in Mississauga, Canada.

Partner Tech taps new members for executive team

August 1, 2016

Partner Tech, a designer and manufacturer of POS solutions, has announced new members of executive team.

Experts share mobile app strategy, best practices insight

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

If there is one reason retailers must move forward with a mobile app strategy it’s this: consumers not paying in cash spend an average of 13 percent more when…

Bots, in-store tech top trends taking place in retail

The first half of the year boasted big changes for the retail industry, with beloved brands like Target completely redesigning their store, and the convenience…

In-store still beats online when it comes to shopping

July 29, 2016

In-store shopping still ranks top with consumers.

Digital assistants will be $623B market by 2020

July 29, 2016

Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant aren't the only digital assistants contributing to the $7.9 billion global industry.