Neiman Marcus data hack may involve 4.6M customer accounts

October 1, 2021

The Neiman Marcus Group is working with cybersecurity company Mandiant on a data breach that may have compromised 4.6 million customers.

Halloween spending to break all-time high

October 1, 2021

Spending on Halloween items, from costumes to décor to candy, is projected to hit an all-time high of $10.14 billion, a hefty jump from $8.05 billion spent in…

Shoppers shopping early this holiday season

October 1, 2021

More than half (61%) of consumers plan to get their holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving and even more (67%) plan to hit retail stores during slow time…

Supply chain issue prompts UK retailer to shutter French locations

October 1, 2021

Challenges with its supply chain is the prime reason Marks & Spencer, a U.K. retailer, is closing 11 franchise locations in France.

Don’t mourn the loss of the pre-pandemic retail model — reimagine shopping possibilities

by Holly Draher — National Account Director, Harbor Retail

Holly Draher, a national account director at Harbor Retail, shares three steps retailers can take to embrace a retail reinvention and create all-encompassing…

Consumers still hungry for deals, coupons

October 1, 2021

More than half, 60%, of shoppers are looking for more coupons, discounts and deals to offset higher prices across shopping categories such as apparel…

Conad expands Diebold Nixdorf self-checkout solutions deployment

September 30, 2021

Conad Nord Ovest, a top cooperative in the national large-scale retail trade, is expanding its collaboration with Diebold Nixdorf and Distribution Service, a…

Challenging product search top reason consumers bounce off e-commerce sites

September 30, 2021

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. and U.K. consumers cite difficulty in finding a wanted product as the prime reason they abandon an e-commerce site and more than…

Smartify Media brings storefront displays to NYC, LA markets

September 30, 2021

Smartify Media, creator of a digital media revenue platform for retail locations, has expanded its Smartify Network with activations in retail and street…

Dollar Tree raising product price

September 30, 2021

Dollar Tree is increasing its product offerings and not sticking to the $1 price tag the Chesapeake, Virginia retailer is known for.

Amazon delivery drivers doing more than delivery these days

September 30, 2021

Amazon's delivery drivers are getting lots of press lately and it's not because of late or lost packages.

Costco limiting toilet paper, water, cleaning items

September 29, 2021

The ongoing retail supply chain issues plaguing retailers, auto dealers and the home construction industry is driving wholesale retailer Costco to limit items…

Amazon workers get big payout for COVID-19 shot

September 29, 2021

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine has paid off for eight Amazon workers as the retail powerhouse has gifted cars and $100,000 bonus checks.

Skykit Announces 10" Touch Display to Support Workplace Experience Solutions

Skykit is proud to offer an all-in-one 10.1" touch digital display, the Skykit SKD10, to be used with their Skykit Turf product line that supports space and…

The Rise of Hyper-Personalized Retail and Changing Consumer Expectations

In 2020, many consumers tried new avenues for shopping and service. Today, they remain open to these changes – and their expectations are high. In short…

Standing out online: How to create a powerful digital shelf

by Maria Chatzidakis

Maria Chatzidakis, an associate consultant at SGK, offers up five best practices to amplify an effective digital shelf strategy.

Hikvision draws customers to Dubai mall with LED displays

September 27, 2021

To increase foot traffic to its Dubai Festival City Mall showroom, and to create an in-store customer experience, leading Middle East retailer Jashanmal has…

Sears shuttering last traditional store in Illinois

September 27, 2021

Sears will close its last traditional store in Illinois on Nov. 14, though nearly a dozen related brand locations will remain up and running.

Outform debuts automated sample dispenser

September 24, 2021

Outform, a retail solutions company, has debuted PodDrop, an automated sample dispenser that offers a new in-store discovery experience that allows brands to…

AI robotics startup launching autonomous retail solutions

September 24, 2021

Wings, a robotics and AI startup developing autonomous businesses, has released Nectar, a new category of autonomous sustainable retail powered by the…