The Force is strong with this chocolate

May 4, 2015

Star Wars-themed merchandise reaches M&M'S World stores far, far away.

Social media report looks at shoppers

May 1, 2015

Interactions' report investigates the impact social media has on purchase behaviors.

JCPenney tabs West as chief customer and marketing officer

May 1, 2015

JCPenney announced that Mary Beth West will join the company's executive leadership team as executive vice president and chief customer and marketing officer.

Lululemon's ABC's of marketing

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

While Lululemon left little to the imagination with its see-through yoga pants crisis two years ago, the active wear chain has applied much imagination to its…

Veteran retail executive Darren Rebelez named IHOP president

April 30, 2015

Former 7-Eleven COO to take control of International House of Pancakes.

What lane are you in?

There are some retailers that focus on customer service. Blogger Cindy Pass takes a look at why these companies are worthy of recognition, and why a "confused…

Customer is still king according to survey

April 30, 2015

Annual Total Retail Survey emphasizes the need for Canadian retailers to provide a full consumer experience.

Buying groceries online gaining acceptance globally

April 30, 2015

More than half of global consumers are willing to buy groceries online, according to Nielsen Global. Survey also shows 57 percent of shoppers consider grocery…

Bipartisan bill seeks to protect retailers from patent trolls

April 30, 2015

Bipartisan patent reform legislation was introduced this week by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Patrick J.

Health care solutions developed with the patient in mind

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

It can be argued that the underlying premise of patient management is to provide answers and implement solutions to the question – "How can a patient's…

Amazon introduces Amazon Business

April 29, 2015

Amazon Business is a new marketplace on Amazon.com with features and benefits customized for businesses.

Kiosk Information Systems working with Intel Security to safeguard retail kiosks from data breaches

April 29, 2015

Intel Security is collaborating with Kiosk Information Systems, a global provider of custom self-service solutions, in an effort to provide new retail kiosk…

Apple announces strong growth in 2Q

April 29, 2015

Robust sales of iPhones, Macs and apps increase revenue by 27 percent, setting a new record, according to an Apple release.

Consumers getting ready to splurge on mom

April 29, 2015

Families are going to spend more on Mother's Day this year, according to NRF Survey.

Retailers enhancing customer experience with interactivity

by Casey Dubbs — Marketing Manager, Horizon Display

A look at why adding interactive digital signage could give retailers a seamless customer experience.

Organize items and simplify merchandising resets with new stackable tote

Organize stored items and simplify merchandising resets with the new Multi-Load Tote from FFR Merchandising.

3 lessons retailers can learn from ad agencies

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Retailers, marketers and business owners can learn a lot from ad agencies.

Best Buy accepts Apple Pay, still involved with MCX

April 28, 2015

Best Buy was one of several large retailers who did not accept Apple Pay at launch in October because it was involved with a competing system called CurrentC.

Report: Path to online purchasing is nonlinear

by Josh Fischer — Editor, NetWorld

New survey results found that 60 percent of consumers shop online at least once a month and prefer smartphones to tablets.

Chase Commerce Solutions, USA Technologies sign strategic pact

April 28, 2015

USA Technologies provides payment acceptance, including mobile, at various vending machines across the US.