Study: Consumers still prefer bricks to bytes

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

TimeTrade recently published The State of Retail, a report designed to ascertain the current perceptions and behaviors that drive retail shopping.

Hot Topic to acquire Geeknet

May 28, 2015

Hot Topic, a mall and web-based specialty retailer, will acquire Geeknet, the parent company of retailer ThinkGeek.

Is Apple overtaking Google?

May 28, 2015

The world's top 100 brands are now worth $3.3 trillion to businesses, according to BrandZ.

Bindo enhances POS solution

May 27, 2015

The technology will allow developers to take advantage of Bindo's systems and expand upon them.

Report: Consumers will use subscription-based services if easy, affordable

May 27, 2015

Consumer study reveals top subscription services and how super subscriber shoppers select Internet, cable, mobile phone, streaming, grocery and other services.

Annoushka launches e-commerce system

May 27, 2015

Jeweler partners with Tryzens to upgrade e-commerce platform using Magento Enterprise to support growth plans.

Walmart releases position statement on farm animal welfare

May 27, 2015

Walmart, and its membership-model outlet Sam's Club, recently released a statement lining out its position on farm animal welfare.

5 loyalty program dos and don'ts

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

Experts discuss the five fundamentals of a successful loyalty program.

Canadian hospital rolls out self-registration kiosks

May 26, 2015

Canada-based Health Sciences North is rolling out self-registration kiosks, developed by Slabb Inc, in one hospital in Sudbury, Canada, to improve patient…

Research identifies 'Brand Mavens' transforming retail

May 26, 2015

Research from CashStar and Texas A&M Center for Retail Studies reveals that brand mavens have enormous purchasing power.

New platform released in hopes of linking in-store, online shopping

May 26, 2015

Store-Sync is designed to drive e-commerce and in-store sales by providing a seamless experience for shoppers who use both digital and traditional channels.

Amazon Prime Now adds one-hour delivery from local stores

May 26, 2015

Starting in Manhattan, Amazon Prime Now will deliver groceries and more from D’Agostino, Gourmet Garage and Billy’s Bakery.

Discovering the best tactics for your retail kiosk

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Finding the correct space for your retail kiosk can be a challenge. This means you have to become skilled at finding ways to make your kiosk stand out.

Understand the Voice of Your Customers in More Languages, and More Ways

InMoment, a customer experience optimisation platform, today announced new enhancements to the company’s Experience Hub™ that will significantly expand…

Uber, Nordstrom, Macy's take arms, and Armanis

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Living mannequins have their place, but few events translate to pure retail progress like a pair of Louboutins arriving by Uber, writes RCE blogger Bryan…

Creepy or Cool: Study reveals how consumers react to digital personalization

May 22, 2015

Study of over 1,000 U.S. consumers finds that "cool" features help shoppers discover relevant products, information; "creepy" ones identify, target, track.

American Eagle Outfitters reports strong Q1

May 22, 2015

American Eagle Outfitters this week reported EPS of $0.15 for Q1..

RGCA forecasts big gift card sales this summer

May 22, 2015

Retail Gift Card Association bi-annual shopper survey reveals shoppers' preferences for giving, receiving, redeeming and exchanging gift cards.

Make it a Single Line Queue

Your goal is to design a queue that will cut wait times and increase customer satisfaction. Often the choice is between a single line queue and a multiple line…

Qtrac iQ® Intelligent Queue Management

Intelligent queue management is your answer to a more productive queue and a better customer experience. In this short video we show how Qtrac iQ from Lavi…