Customer-centric holiday campaign strategies for a cookie-less future

by Randi Amorusi — VP of Client Success and Marketing, Whereoware

By pivoting the focus toward fostering customer loyalty, accumulating first-party data, and crafting personalized experiences, retailers can not only navigate…

DoorDash expands grocery partnership

September 28, 2023

DoorDash has broadened its grocery fleet footprint with the addition of more than a few partners.

Gen Z views AI as e-commerce booster

September 28, 2023

A hefty number of Gen Z consumers, 88%, believe AI will improve online shopping.

Netherlands Aldi to test self-checkout kiosk, app checkout

September 27, 2023

Aldi Nord in the Netherlands will test self-checkout kiosks provided by shopreme, a Graz, Austria-based self-checkout solutions provider, as well as the Aldi…

Tractor attachments store intros interactive shopping kiosk

September 27, 2023

Customers can navigate Blue Diamond's inventory on the interactive kiosk. Blue Diamond Attachments, a Knoxville, Tennessee-based tractor attachments…

Amazon updates Just Walk Out tech to allow clothing, gear purchases

September 27, 2023

Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless technology now allows for purchase of clothing and fan gear at stores providing the check-out free shopping experience.

Feds propose kiosk access requirements for disabled

September 27, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has published a proposed rule to add new provisions that clarify requirements under section 504 of the…

Crayola now in the flower business

September 27, 2023

Iconic crayon brand Crayola has launched Crayola Flowers, an online shop offering bouquets and boxed flowers.

Target shutting stores due to theft, safety issues

September 27, 2023

Target is closing nine stores by Oct. 21 in several states due to theft activity and concerns about worker and customer safety.

La-Z-Boy deep dives on data signals for creating superior experiences

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

La-Z-Boy Inc. shares how it hurdled two challenges in the quest to provide a rewarding shopping experience.

Managing green with green: How sustainability, profitability go hand in hand

by Kristin Naragon — Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Akeneo

The rise of sustainability and ethical practices in the retail landscape is not just a trend, but a movement that reflects a growing concern for the…

Luxury consumer spending on the rise

September 26, 2023

Luxury spending will see its first increase since spring of 2022.

Slight uptick in online grocery shopping

September 26, 2023

There has been a slight uptick in online grocery shopping, compared to last year, with 55% of grocery shoppers buying groceries online at least some of the…

Melissa & Doug launch 1st flagship store

September 26, 2023

Melissa & Doug, a wood and sustainable toy brand, will open its first retail store this October, according to a press release.

5 ways to create engaging content for your digital display

In a digital signage world crowded with brands, making your display stand out is crucial. Crafting impactful content is the key, though it's not always simple.

High-income consumers shopping earlier this holiday season

September 25, 2023

Consumers, specifically those with high incomes, are starting their holiday shopping earlier this year, according to a Jungle Scout report that polled over…

Millennials biggest holiday spenders

September 25, 2023

Millennials are far and away the biggest holiday spenders, exceeding every other age group by more than $600, and the average adult plans to spend $978 this…

Target hiring 100K workers for holiday season, Macy’s hiring on 38K

September 25, 2023

The holiday shopping season has retailers busy hiring on employees, with Target planning to hire 100,000 and Macy's onboarding 38,000 workers — the latter a…

Retail sector CX: Go from miserable to memorable

by Anand Subramaniam — SVP Global Marketing, eGain

September 25, 2023

Prioritizing digitalization, unifying conversations and knowledge with omnichannel hubs, and working with a solution provider can enable retail CX and AX to go…

Jeweler launches insurance app

September 22, 2023

Baribault Jewelers is providing customers with instant insurance coverage via an app.