Consumers heading online Black Friday, Cyber Monday

November 11, 2022

A big number, 71%, of U.S. consumers plan to shop online this upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday and 40% of those shoppers will spend more on those days…

Value for the money a big factor for shoppers

November 11, 2022

A good number, 76%, of consumers are spending less and 56% indicate that "value for the money" is a big factor that impacts their loyalty of a retailer.

Consumers plan to cut back on dining out, travel

November 11, 2022

More than half, 60%, of consumers are "highly concerned" about the economy and 39% list personal finances as a primary concern. Spending on dining out and…

Is peak season canceled for e-commerce this year?

The evolution of peak holiday shopping has been a roller coaster.

Learn how a sustainable, Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service partner can boost your bottom line

In this webinar, learn how your locations can have guaranteed energy savings using Budderfly’s energy efficiency program. We will show you how to get free…

Target, TD Bank extend credit card partnership

November 10, 2022

Target is expanding its U.S. credit card partnership with TD Bank through 2030. The bank is the exclusive issuer of Target's co-branded and private label…

Sustainability top consumer priority

November 10, 2022

More than three-quarters of consumers believe it's important for a brand to highlight eco-practice data online, and if it's missing, a majority will look…

Will Walmart's RFID mandate drive wider industry adoption?

by Gary Moskovciak — Senior Vice President – the Americas, SML Group

Walmart could initiate a chain reaction for a near-universal adoption of item-level RFID in retailers across the U.S., with analysts across the retail sector…

Millennials busy shopping online, tapping mobile devices

November 10, 2022

Four in five (80%) of millennial shoppers now do most shopping online, up from 60% just three years ago, with 56% shopping mostly on a mobile device — a jump…

Consumers pulling back on spend thanks to rising costs

November 9, 2022

More than half, 63%, of consumers plan to pull back spending in reaction to inflation and rising costs, and inflation has significantly impacted 41% of…

Auto parts dealer taps Algolia platform to boost online experience

November 9, 2022

Mister Auto, an international auto parts e-commerce company, is deploying the Algolia API-First Platform, offering AI synonyms, search and A/B testing, to…

Small retailers anticipating a profitable holiday season

November 9, 2022

A good majority, 80%, of small retailers targeting Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers via social media efforts are optimistic about higher profits this holiday…

Puma partners with Nedap on inventory strategy

November 8, 2022

Puma North America is deploying Nedap RFID technology to gain greater visibility into inventory processes.

Amazon sweetens subscription offerings

November 8, 2022

Amazon is expanding its music and podcast universe to its Prime subscription members without requiring any additional cost.

How to enable more human interactions with customers

by Sarah Assous

Enabling human interactions with customers is about facilitating discovery experiences that feel human and empathetic, speaks your language, removes…

Sears emerges from bankruptcy

November 8, 2022

Sears, once a brand-name retailer dominating in the suburbs, has emerged from bankruptcy with less than 24 stores in operation.

Victoria’s Secret acquiring AdoreMe to drive inclusivity

November 7, 2022

Luxury lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret is buying a rival, AdoreMe Inc., in a $400 million cash deal in order to expand beyond being viewed as a sexy wear…

The Ultimate Choice of Self-service POS System for High-speed Rail Companies

In the post-COVID-19 era, high-speed rail companies install self-service POS systems to avoid human contact and prevent the spread of the virus. PST650 is the…

NRF: Healthy holiday sales season ahead

November 7, 2022

This year's holiday sales season will be healthy despite economic challenges and inflation concerns.

Mapco convenience stores embrace digital signage

November 7, 2022

Mapco, a convenience store retail firm based in Franklin, Tennessee, is partnering with GSP, a digital signage firm based in Clearwater, Florida, to provide…