Why slow websites kill sales and what retailers can do about it

by Gerardo Dada — Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Catchpoint Systems, Inc.

The simple truth is slow websites kill sales. Upgrading the monitoring strategy goes beyond preventing outages or measuring page load times. It's about also…

Lidl takes a leap forward in digital evolution

July 29, 2025

Lidl is launching an enhanced self-scanning feature, integrated directly into its Lidl Plus loyalty app, which the company states will "transform" the in-store…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Completes First Season of "Marty's Minutes," C-Store Educational Series

National Retail Solutions (NRS), a leading provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems and merchant services for independent retailers, today announced the release…

Food Lion deployment completes Flybuy integration across Ahold Delhaize stores

July 28, 2025

Food Lion has deployed Flybuy, an AI-powered location engine, to power the grocer's Food Lion To Go, its curbside pickup program.

Increasing costs reshaping how consumers live, shop, engage with brands

July 28, 2025

As costs increase, and tariff policies are enacted, consumers are changing spending behavior, from scaling back to switching brands and re-thinking…

Hardware retailer taps Blue Yonder to optimize inventory management

July 25, 2025

Vidrí, an El Salvador hardware retailer, has deployed Blue Yonder's replenishment capabilities to transform inventory planning and boost customer satisfaction.

VenHub debuts 24/7 smart store in Hollywood

July 25, 2025

VenHub Global Inc., a company specializing in autonomous, AI-powered retail, has opened an additional 24/7 Smart Store in Hollywood, California, located at…

National Retail Solutions Hosts Community Luncheon with Mighty Writers Youth Program

NRS Cares initiative brings together employees and young writers for educational collaboration

Customer loyalty at inflection point, claims study

July 24, 2025

Retail loyalty is hitting a crossroad and is at an inflection point as customer expectations are outpacing loyalty program evolution.

Back-to-school spend projected to hit $30.9B

July 24, 2025

Back-to-school spending, for K-12 students, is projected to remain steady and hit a collective $30.9 billion.

Three Hot Trends in Airport Kiosks

A look at the latest innovations helping to deliver seamless airline travel experiences.

Presented by Zebra Technologies

Walmart, Amazon, Costco take top 3 spots in NRF retail ranking

July 23, 2025

Walmart, Amazon and Costco are the top three retailers, respectively, in the National Retail Federation's annual list of Top 100 Retailers which ranks the…

New Generation debuts AI-native storefront platform

July 23, 2025

New Generation, which provides infrastructure for the AI internet, has announced its AI-native storefront platform now enables agentic commerce, providing…

June retail sales slowed as consumer worries persist

July 22, 2025

Retail sales slowed in June as consumer worries about government policies, such as tariffs and the federal budget, continues.

The real omnichannel challenge: Why bridging online and offline retail still hasn’t been solved

by Leigh Sevin — Co-Founder, Endear

Bridging the online-offline gap isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s the new standard. And the brands that master it won’t just sell more, they’ll build loyalty that…

Rack Room Shoes realigns leadership to drive digital innovation

July 22, 2025

Rack Room Shoes, a leading footwear retailer, has realigned its merchandising and digital strategies to navigate the evolving retail landscape and announced…

Ikea rewards strategy goes well beyond just rewarding a purchase

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

The home furnishing brand has revamped its Ikea Family rewards program to provide reward opportunities throughout the entire customer journey — from planning…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Launches DoorDash Partnership Nationwide

National Retail Solutions, Inc. (NRS) is proud to announce a partnership with DoorDash, leveraging DoorDash’s retail APIs to strengthen small independent…

Embracing Modularity in POS Tech: Innovate with Confidence

Create your tomorrow with innovative, flexible, and tailored solutions that meet your needs while skipping those that don’t.

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Tariffs causing anxiety, confusion, uncertainty

July 21, 2025

It is difficult to predict the impact of new tariffs and policies on the U.S. economy and anxiety and confusion have taken "center stage" in the economy…