Is early Christmas marketing naughty or nice?

Does "Christmas creep" really help retailers make more silver and gold? Or does it just make customers see red? Here's what some shoppers think about the…

Millennials want to help your brand share its story

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The 80 million-strong Millennial demographic currently accounts for about 21 percent of all consumer spending.

Australian specialty store inspires shoppers through technology

October 18, 2013

Choices Flooring, an Australian chain, has created its own store of the future with the help of interactive digital signage by Brisbane-based Prendi. Over the…

Under Armour launches 'retail theater' store in China

October 18, 2013

Under Armour has opened its first-ever "experience store" in Shanghai, China, combining elements of theater and promotional venues with those of a retail store.

Rent the Runway opens brick-and-mortar doors

October 17, 2013

Rent the Runway today unveiled a 1,400-square-foot showroom on the second floor of New York City's Henri Bendel Fifth Avenue flagship store, marking the online…

CVS/pharmacy puts a new spin on the weekly circular

October 17, 2013

CVS/pharmacy today announced the launch of myWeeklyAd, a savings solution that the company said reinvents the American shopping staple — the weekly sales…

Accenture study finds webrooming tops showrooming

October 17, 2013

Move over, showrooming — a new survey by Accenture found there's a new phenomenon in town. It's called webrooming, and it's happening at a higher rate than…

5 steps to personalize the in-store experience

A focus on the customer journey will improve your shopper's experience on their path to purchase.

Target tears a page from Apple's design book

October 17, 2013

Apple's store design has become as ubiquitous as the iPhone itself. Best Buy has tapped into Apple's minimalistic, hands-on approach to merchandising and now…

Are self-service kiosks our answer to convenience?

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

Convenience has become an important factor in our daily lives increasing consumer demand for self?service options.

Study: Self-checkouts causing shopper frustration, abandoned carts

October 15, 2013

Recent research from Tensator found that one out of every three shoppers (out of nearly 400 polled) has walked out of a store without the goods they intended…

Duane Reade launches 'Boo-tiful Legs' social media campaign

October 15, 2013

Duane Reade, New York's largest drugstore chain, has announced a three-week, omnichannel social media marketing campaign to raise awareness of Duane Reade…

TexTrace RFID garment tags on display at Tyco Retail Experience Center

October 15, 2013

TexTrace, providers of technology for the apparel industry, has announced that its brand protection and authentication solutions are featured in the Tyco…

Apple turns to Burberry's Ahrendts to revitalize retail stores

October 15, 2013

Apple Inc. has tapped Burberry Group PLC Chief Executive Angela Ahrendts to lead the brand's retail efforts and oversee the "strategic direction, expansion and…

Touch Commerce helps retailers tap into touchscreens, mobile

October 15, 2013

Unbound Commerce unveiled its Touch Commerce solution during last week's MIT Mobile Showcase event. The solution utilizes a large touchscreen at the point of…

Digital Signage Expo tabs Intel's Avalos for keynote address

October 15, 2013

Digital Signage Expo, the trade show and educational conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home networks…

Macy's may break tradition and open doors on Thanksgiving

October 14, 2013

For the first time in Macy's 155-year history, certain store locations will open for business at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving, according to a report in the Chicago…

PayPal jumps on Revel's mPOS platform

October 14, 2013

PayPal will integrate its mobile payments technology with Revel Systems, an iPad point-of-sale solution provider, Revel announced today. The integration…

Why payments providers can beat Amazon

In an increasingly crowded payments space, providers who keep it simple still stand a chance of maintaining market share.

Path to Purchase Institute gives top honor to Wii U interactive display

October 14, 2013

The Path to Purchase Institute announced the winners in the 2013 Design of the Times Awards competition Oct. 9 during the Shopper Marketing Expo in Chicago.