Amazon debuts daily delivery service in its own backyard

August 27, 2015

One-hour service via Prime Now is $7.99, two-hour delivery is free.

CONNECT: Why restaurants aren't deploying beacons

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with restaurateurs and retailers today.

Watch highlights from this year's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

Couldn't make the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit? Catch the highlights with this video.

Video highlights of CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

August 26, 2015

This video highlights reel of the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit reveals opportunities for enterprises to leverage mobile and digital channel in everything …

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.

Back-to-School: How retailers are tackling consumers' social network activity to engage customers

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

In our final segment of our 10-part Back-to-School series, the focus is on social networks and social influence and how retailers are adjusting marketing…

Abercrombie & Fitch: We're working hard to boost shopper experience

August 26, 2015

Despite not meeting analysts' earnings expectations the brand remains intent on boosting customer experience in next quarter.

Enhance food safety with new color-coded ladles

Enhance food safety and prevent cross-contamination with FFR’s new Stainless Steel Color-Coded Ladles.

CONNECT: The issues preventing widespread beacon deployment

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with retailers today.

Walgreens taps healthcare provider to run new clinics, boost customer communication capabilities

August 24, 2015

Walgreens takes outsourcing approach to boost medical clinic patient engagement.

Wearable payments: The next frontier?

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Companies like Nymi are attempting to take this corner of the industry to another level, but where does the market stand as we roll towards 2016?

Oracle buying up Maxymiser to drive mobile experience forward

August 24, 2015

Oracle is acquiring cloud-based software maker Maxymiser in its quest to optimize web and mobile customer experience.

Dell CIO talks ecommerce strategy, building a rich customer experience

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

Dell CIO Paul Walsh says a successful retail customer experience requires caring about each kind of customer, from the moment they log on to the moment they…

Dickey’s Barbecue selling products in grocery stores

August 21, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is selling its signature buttery rolls in 180 Jewel-Osco grocery stores throughout the Chicagoland area.

CONNECT: The current state of mobile wallets and mobile ordering

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit attempted to clarify today’s mobile payments market, which is becoming an…

Abercrombie & Fitch creates new team to drive brand improvement

August 21, 2015

New brand leadership strategy will be a significant contribution to brand progress, say company leaders.

REI taps in-house tech chief to serve as first-ever CIO

August 21, 2015

The move illustrates how technology is playing a bigger role in customer experience solutions and business operations.

Target loses merchandising chief, creates new VP COO role

August 21, 2015

The executive shuffle continues with a new CFO hired on as well.

Amazon opening yet another Texas fulfillment center

August 21, 2015

E-commerce giant already employs more than 3,500 in the state.

Restaurant to customers: Just pay what you think the meal is worth

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

What better experience can a diner have than tallying up their own meal tab?