More consumers want better customer experience

February 21, 2023

More than half, 69%, of consumers want retailers to improve their customer experience, a hefty jump from 35% in 2019 and just about the same number, 61%, judge…

Gen Z playing critical role in retail customer experience strategy

February 20, 2023

Future-proofing the retail customer experience starts with Gen Z as the demographic is increasingly influencing the behavior of older consumers whether they…

General merchandise sales dip in a year

February 20, 2023

Discretionary U.S. general merchandise retail sales revenue in January of this year landed 3% lower than in 2022 and unit sales were down 5% in the same time…

NRF: January sales reveal consumer resiliency

February 20, 2023

The bounce back in retail sales last month reveals the resiliency of consumers, according to the National Retail Federation, which issued a statement noting…

Walmart closing tech hubs

February 17, 2023

Walmart will close three tech hubs, located in Texas, California and Oregon.

Tuesday Morning shuttering lots of stores

February 17, 2023

Retailer Tuesday Morning, which filed for bankruptcy this month, is planning to shutter over half of 487 stores across 40 states.

Amazon driverless strategy takes to the roadway

February 17, 2023

Amazon is testing its Zoox driverless fleet of robotaxis on public roadways.

What retailers need to consider when it comes to pickup lockers

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A panel of decision makers who have taken the plunge with the nascent pickup locker technology shared their experiences during the recent Self-Service…

DJ Khaled, Snipes team up on concept store

February 16, 2023

DJ Khaled, a celebrity DJ and streetwear retailer, is teaming with sneaker brand Snipes on a "We The Best Snipes" store in Philadelphia.

Retail sales up in January

February 16, 2023

U.S. retail sales, not including automotive, were up 8.8% in January compared to a year ago, and e-commerce sales were up over 8.4% year over year, according…

UK retailer taps Constructor to personalize shopping experiences

February 16, 2023

Very, a U.K.-based digital retailer, is deploying Constructor's technology, an AI-powered product search and discovery platform for e-commerce companies, to…

FAO Schwarz home to Crazy Creator play experience

February 15, 2023

The FAO Schwarz toy store, in New York City's Rockefeller Center, is home to a "Crazy Creator" play experience created by Crazy Aarons.

Everything You Need to Know About the Smart Vending Machine

Like many products and services in the digital age, vending machines are getting much more than just a facelift. These trusty, ubiquitous devices are turning…

Supermarket taps SymphonyAI Retail CPG to modernize merchandise systems

February 15, 2023

Save A Lot, a supermarket chain, is deploying several solutions from SymphonyAI Retail CPG in a quest to modernize and expand its core merchandising systems.

Amazon Go store opens in Washington state

February 15, 2023

Amazon has opened a suburban format Amazon Go store in the Fredrickson area of Puyallup, Washington.

Wide-Temp MI836 Mini-ITX Motherboard for Reliable 24/7 Operation

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), a leading provider of embedded boards and solutions, has launched the MI836 industrial-grade Mini-ITX motherboard based on…

Consumers back in stores but not thrilled with experience

February 14, 2023

Consumers are back in physical retail stores but a good number, 40%, say shopping is "less enjoyable" than it was before the pandemic hit in the spring of 2020.

Why the retail return strategy requires a big focus

Retail winners in 2023 will be those who place the customer first.

Batteries Plus advances Atlanta expansion

February 14, 2023

Batteries Plus has opened its two latest locations in the Atlanta area, with stores in Tucker, Georgia and Covington, Georgia.

David’s Bridal launches prom pop-up experience

February 13, 2023

David's Bridal has launched five limited-time pop-up experiences that's all about the prom.