Apple Watch to hit Best Buy shelves in time for holiday retail season

July 27, 2015

Best Buy tapped to sell Apple Watch starting Aug. 7.

Back to School: Shoppers will make more trips, spend more and seek out the best price

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

Survey reveals traditional items being replaced on shopping lists, and students are even buying their own supplies these days.

Macy's aims to engage, tap shoppers' opinion in merchandising move

July 27, 2015

The goal is to engage young shoppers in merchandising to ensure its Junior department is hip.

Paytronix launches platform to 'measure, improve loyalty campaign performance'

July 27, 2015

Paytronix Systems has unveiled the Paytronix Campaign Center, an enhancement to the Paytronix Rewards Platform that enables marketers to determine the…

Report: Amazon launching drive-thru grocery store concept

July 27, 2015

Amazon is reportedly once again expanding its retail footprint, this time with a Silicon Valley-based food selling operation.

No surprise: Gallup finds mobile wallets low priority for consumers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Just 13 percent of more than 17,000 consumers surveyed have a digital wallet on their smartphone.

Study: It's a mobile, mobile, mobile retailing world

July 24, 2015

New report reveals mobile apps generate almost 50 percent of mobile transactions for some of the biggest e-commerce players.

Amazon earnings reveal big sales, accomplishments across business lines

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

Amazon had a good second quarter, and leaders said it proved once again the retailer’s motto of great prices, shopping convenience and putting the customer…

Children's deaths ignite massive Ikea dresser recall

July 23, 2015

Reports of children killed last year is prompting the Swedish furniture seller to provide consumers with wall-mount kits to stop dressers from flipping over on…

Girl toy sales slump proving to be a challenge for retailers

July 23, 2015

Girls aren't buying as many toys these days as boys and it's impacting the bottom line for retailers.

The use of digital signage as a wayfinding solution

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

A study conducted by SignAd Network found that "digital video in public venues reaches more Americans each month than online videos." It's no surprise then…

Back to School: How one NY retailer is approaching the business season

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

In this fourth installment of the 10-part Back-to-School series the focus is on a NY clothing retailer undertaking new strategies to boost loyalty and revamp…

Google mobile buy button move is all about helping consumers, retailers

July 22, 2015

Search giant Google not only wants its users to find what they need but buy what they need without leaving its website.

Amazon expands handyman service to 15 metro areas

July 22, 2015

Amazon Home Services is expanding nationwide in terms of providers and services, as it begins moving into 15 metro areas including Atlanta, Boston, Miami and…

Back to School: Sales to dip nearly 10% despite other economy gains

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

Despite positive economic moves in the housing and job markets, the retail back-to-school sales season won't be as robust as last year. Overall, however…

How 'informed' employees will make your restaurant more money

Developing a culture of learning is a 365-day commitment that will motivate staff and have a significant impact on the bottom line if retailers put in the time…

Secure high-theft merchandise on wire fixtures with new mounting options for the spiral anti-sweep hook™

Secure high-theft merchandise displayed on Wire Power Wing and PowerBar™ fixtures with new mounting options for FFR’s Spiral Anti-Sweep Hook™.

The clash of a crying toddler and the customer dining experience

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

Sometimes ensuring a good customer experience requires taking a deep breath and strategy.

LIVE Webinar: Managing customer relationships– what Which Wich learned on its search for the perfect CRM

July 20, 2015

Free webinar offers insight from sandwich chain Which Wich regarding implementing a successful customer relationship management strategy.

PayPal officially separates from eBay

July 20, 2015

PayPal previously was listed on the Nasdaq under the same ticker symbol "PYPL" before it was acquired by eBay Inc. in 2002 for $1.5 billion.