The ICX Interview: Richard Ventura, NEC Display Solutions of America

by Christopher Hall

Richard Ventura, vice president of business development and solutions for Director-level ICX Association member NEC Display Solutions of America, talks about…

Why your app isn't appealing to your customer base

Not all apps are created equal, and consumers don't have the patience to wait while you to get it right.

September is prime time holiday season kick-off time

July 21, 2016

Retailers aiming to cash in come the lucrative holiday sales season need to be getting in gear now as a new study reveals the arrival of fall is prime time to…

Target hires former Apple leader to run logistics

July 20, 2016

Target has tapped a former Apple leader to take the helm of its global logistics, inventory allocation and replenishment.

300 million Keurig Dunkin' Donuts coffee pods sold ... and counting

July 20, 2016

Consumers are drinking quite a bit of Dunkin' Donuts coffee these days. In the year since the company launched K-Cup pods in partnership with Keurig, consumers…

Euclid Analytics debuts retail Wi-Fi platform

July 20, 2016

Euclid Analytics has debuted its latest product, a Wi-Fi platform called Euclid Connect. Connect allows retailers to track consumer location, behavior, and…

Create food displays with home-like appeal using new Jazz Servingware

Create food displays with home-like appeal using new Jazz Melamine Servingware from FFR Merchandising.

Early bird gets the worm: Top 5 reasons to meet us in Cali for Fast Cas Exec Summit

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Although our 11th annual Fast Casual Executive Summit isn't until Oct. 9-11, you can get in at $595 as opposed to the regular price of $795 if you register by…

Life Is Good taps marketing veteran for president

July 18, 2016

Life Is Good, a lifestyle brand focused on optimism, has tapped marketing veteran Lisa Tanzer as president.

Retailers going mobile in big way, but no big payoff as yet

July 18, 2016

Today's retailers are more than embracing mobile apps, as more than two thirds have one in play. But the payoff isn't hitting big just yet.

Amazon moving into new territory… once again

July 18, 2016

Amazon.com is opening of its tenth California fulfillment center, this time in Sacramento. The new location will provide over 1,000 full-time jobs.

Brighton(ing) futures one handbag at a time

July 18, 2016

Brighton Collectibles is launching its Handbag Trade-In fundraiser. Until July 24, the company will be collecting gently used handbags for donation.

Pizza Hut's digital guru talking all-things tech

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Baron Concors, Pizza Hut's global chief digital officer, will share insights about the chain's digital strategy Aug. 17 at this year’s CONNECT Mobile…

Tips on merging in-store, online retail personalities

One of the biggest issues facing retailers is how to merge in-store personalities with online ones. We're not talking about the same colors and logos and…

3 steps to cutting 1 huge expense

Legal hacks of credit card fees may seem complicated at first, but once understanding the three basic components of payment processing statements, they become…

Staples taps veteran executive to lead North American retail strategy

July 15, 2016

Staples has hired on a new North American Retail president, drawing from its internal management ranks.

Roundy's CEO retiring come September

July 15, 2016

Bob Mariano, a veteran in the grocery business, has announced retirement as of September 1.

Target hires new general counsel

July 14, 2016

Target announced Don Liu as the company's new executive vice president, chief legal officer and general counsel. Beginning on Aug. 22, Liu will oversee all…

Pokémon Go spurring mall, retail traffic but sales not so much

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

Pokémon Go is driving consumers to malls, retail shops and business districts as millions of gamers search for characters in the game.

CX design firm will read your mind

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

There's a glint of missionary zeal in Jean-Pierre Lacroix's eyes when he talks about the future of store design coming into view on the horizon with an…