Social media data fast becoming business intelligence data

April 15, 2021

As an increasing number of consumers interact, share and express themselves on social media that activity data is fast becoming a primary source of business…

3 Critical Considerations for a Restaurant Point-of-Sale System

Boasting all the features above, the POS-PT2610 is a capable, all-in-one POS for restaurants, with a 15.6" wide touchscreen, an optional integrated thermal…

1.4B expected to use facial recognition authentication by 2025

April 14, 2021

The number of software-based facial recognition users to secure payments will exceed 1.4 billion globally by 2025, from just 671 million in 2020, according to…

How to achieve a more empathetic customer experience through digital channels

by Jeff Epstein

Jeff Epstein, Comm100 VP of marketing and strategy, explains why it takes more than speed to satisfy and build loyalty with a customer. Companies that…

Quick Guide to Your Payment & Transaction Technology

What to consider when building and supporting your technology ecosystem

Presented by Burroughs, Inc.

Target to spend $2B-plus with Black-owned companies

April 13, 2021

Target is pledging to spend at least $2 billion with Black-owned companies within the next four years and add more products from such retailers.

Red Nose Day returns to Walgreens

April 13, 2021

Walgreens is kicking off its annual Red Nose Day to support underserved children.

Walmart Canada, Ghost Kitchen Brands partner on meal pickup, delivery effort

April 13, 2021

Ghost Kitchen Brands and Walmart Canada are partnering to provide one-stop meal pickup and delivery service.

Contactless retail: What can retailers do to stay relevant?

by Steve Horton

Steve Horton, solution director, Global Solution Management, Oracle Retail, shares why contactless technology is no longer a luxury; it has become the standard…

Diebold Nixdorf wins Red Dot design award for self-service solution

April 12, 2021

Diebold Nixdorf has been awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 for its retail self-service solution, Easy eXpress Max, according to a press release.

Young lonely consumers big on retail subscriptions

April 12, 2021

Subscription service adoption among those age 16 to 24 is booming, with 30% tapping mobile apps and the prime reason is a quest to combat loneliness.

Best Buy launching pilot membership program

April 12, 2021

Electronic retailer Best Buy is launching an annual membership program, at $199.99 a year, which will provide customers with concierge tech help, device…

Hudson launches vending concepts at American airports

April 12, 2021

Hudson, a travel experience retailer with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, has…

Climbing out from COVID-19: What retailers need to do moving forward

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

The spring of 2021 is quite different than 2020 for the retail sector as COVID-19 is no longer shuttering as many stores, forcing layoffs and or triggering as…

AR is now table stakes: Here’s why retailers need to dive in

by Rob Weaver

Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, explains why immersive commerce has the potential to transform online shopping. By giving shoppers a way to…

3 critical website updates for better UX

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

Randi Mohr , vice president of customer success and marketing at Whereoware, shares why marketers must analyze all aspects of a website's performance and…

NRF: Big retail import surge continuing this summer

April 9, 2021

An unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports, which began in the summer of 2020, is expected to continue throughout the upcoming summer.

Consumers feeling more confident these days, claims study

April 9, 2021

Consumers, 18 and older, are showing increased confidence with respect to consumer behavior and are ready to pursue normal activities that have been put on…

Survey: Consumers will reward brands delivering strong experiences

April 9, 2021

Today's global consumers are willing to pay a premium for a strong, values-driven product experience and punish those retailers that fall short in delivering…

75% have used curbside pickup in past 12 months, Raydiant study says

April 8, 2021

Raydiant, a digital signage and experience management platform provider, has found that 75.4% of customers have used some form of buy online and pick up in…