TikTok launching US online China goods shop

August 1, 2023

TikTok is getting ready to launch the TikTokShop, an e-commerce platform that will sell items from China and eventually goods from additional countries.

Tips for a viable seasonal hiring strategy

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

Retailers need a seasonal hiring strategy to keep the customer experience strong. HireVue's Natalie Dopp offers some strategic tips.

Fabric retailer Joann taps Flybuy for BOPIS nationwide

July 31, 2023

Fabric and sewing retailer Joann is expanding its deployment of Flybuy's location technology platform to power a buy online, pickup in store option for…

Gen Z, millennials are all about summer sales

July 31, 2023

A good number, 68%, of Gen Z and millennials are delaying major purchases this summer until there is a sales event or discounted price and 20% of Gen Z has…

Evolving retail: The need to elevate omnichannel capabilities

by Amber Hovious — VP, Marketing & Partnerships, Teamwork Commerce

To attract and retain customers in today's retail environment, retailers must be able to cater to consumer demands across all sales channels and ensure that…

Walmart embraces entrepreneur product creators

July 31, 2023

Walmart has kicked off its application time frame for its Open Call 2023 event in which small businesses and startups can apply to pitch products to be sold on…

GEBIT Solutions and eyefactive cooperate in the field of smart retail technologies

In the partnership between GEBIT Solutions and eyefactive, both companies complement their expertise to modernize retail through the use of smart retail…

Social media playing role in back-to-school shopping

July 28, 2023

A majority of back-to-school shoppers, more than 75%, are using social media for ideas and recommendations on what to buy this year.

AI denim? Soorty launches HumAIn Chapter 2 collection

July 28, 2023

AI may be the hottest buzzword in tech right now, with ChatGPT and similar products revolutionizing everything from content creation and technology to areas of…

Why retailers must act now with GenAlpha in the metaverse

Three tips on how can businesses meet the expectations of this highly tech savvy and demanding generation.

Safeway installs slide-out security gates at self-checkout kiosks

July 28, 2023

Two Safeway supermarkets in San Francisco have installed automated slide-out security gates at the self-checkout kiosk section to prevent theft, according to…

Southwest taking sharky approach to customer experience

July 28, 2023

In celebration of Shark Week, which kicked off July 23 and ends on July 29 this year, Southwest Airlines is offering special flight programming in a…

Retail sales up despite cooling economy

July 27, 2023

Retail sales continued an upward trend in June despite slower job gains and a cooling economy.

UK department store launches virtual try-on

July 27, 2023

John Lewis Fashion Rental, a U.K.-based department store chain, has partnered with tech firm Zyler and rental specialist Hurr to adopt the Zyler AI-powered…

AI in retail requires cause-and-effect reasoning

The next generation of AI will deliver to retail leaders KPI optimization platforms that look at a business as a whole, including understanding causal…

Lowe’s teams with OneRail on same-day delivery

July 27, 2023

Lowe's is expanding its same-day delivery service nationwide for orders placed online and via its app.

Babies R Us launches comeback flagship store

July 26, 2023

First Toys R Us came back. Now its sister e-commerce enterprise, Babies R Us, is also back and just launched its arrival in a flagship location at the American…

Back-to-school spend should be on par despite inflation

July 26, 2023

This year most consumers (83%) should spend the same as last year, or more, on back-to-school shopping, and households appear ready to absorb the impact of…

Fabletics gets personal with customers in-store and online

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

Activewear brand Fabletics has deployed Salesfloor's customer engagement platform to personalize the customer experience and creating connected conversations…

At the Watercooler with April Wiita of Working Solutions

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

April Wiita, VP of program success at Working Solutions, said her role includes enabling clients to reinvent in place to keep pace — and outdistance the…

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