Shoppers much more comfy in the in-store environment, reveals research

July 8, 2021

A good number, 80%, of consumers are either somewhat or very comfortable visiting physical retail stores compared to 71% a year ago, and three in five (60%…

Most US consumers OK sharing vaccine status with companies

July 7, 2021

A majority of Americans, 63%, are comfortable sharing vaccine status with businesses and 43% have increased trust in organizations that require sharing of…

Survey: Consumer behavior shift creating opportunities for retailers

July 7, 2021

While a majority of consumers in the U.S, U.K. and Australia still prefer in-person shopping, more than half, 62.5%, are doing most of their purchasing online…

Men's Wearhouse taps AI for digitized fitting process

July 7, 2021

Men's Wearhouse is providing customers a digital fitting experience called Contactless Fit, which has been developed by Bold Metrics, that offers a fast and…

Why it's all about respect, consistency and communication in post-pandemic retail

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

Brand and strategy expert Margot Bloomstein shares insight on what's happening now as retailers enter the post-pandemic realm and why it's so important…

Sharp NEC debuts brighter displays with versatile E Series

July 6, 2021

Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a projector and display company, has released the E Series, a dvLED product, designed for indoor use.

National CineMedia, Trooh strive to reel in Gen Z with DOOH displays

July 6, 2021

National CineMedia, a cinema advertising network and Trooh (formerly Rouge Media), are working with local and regional advertisers beyond the big screen to…

Consumers to look to OOH ads for back-to-school shopping

July 6, 2021

Back-to-school shopping is a step toward getting back to normal, and 53% of Americans said out-of-home advertising is playing a role in restoring their…

3 questions to ask when building AR commerce that lasts

by Rob Weaver

Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, explains that while retailers are hurrying to implement 3D and AR shopping experiences, to build online…

Hallmark debuts innovative greeting card services

July 2, 2021

Hallmark Cards, Inc. is making it easier than ever to send a physical greet card with Sign & Send, a new online service that lets users have handwritten…

Reinventing the retail space using digital technologies

by Scott Wassmer — General Manager, Americas, Appnovation

Scott Wassmer, GM of Americas, Appnovation, explains why retailers have an amazing opportunity to unify consumer data between the digital and physical worlds.

Retail apps alienating consumers, reveals research

July 1, 2021

Three quarters of U.S. consumers don't think retail apps know enough about their habits to boost their customer experience or build brand affinity and may be…

Apple expanding retail operations, claims report

July 1, 2021

Using a blend of strategies developed during the pandemic year, in which most retail suffered from closures and stay-at-home mandates, Apple Inc. is prepping…

Bed Bath & Beyond expands associate benefits

July 1, 2021

Retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is adding three benefit programs for associates including an associate relief fund.

7 Tips for Awesome Digital Signage

Digital signage is an evolving medium and it is an interesting mix of the traditional and the new age. It can be a challenge to design impressive digital…

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Larry White takes top role at Toshiba America Business Solutions

June 30, 2021

Larry White Larry White, chief operating officer of Toshiba America Business Solutions, will assume the role of president and CEO on July 1, replacing…

More retailers offering chat to online customers

June 30, 2021

More than half of retail brands, 51%, are offering online chat as a customer service channel, up from 35% at the start of January, and more than a third of…

Shoppers will pay more for faster delivery, reveals survey

June 30, 2021

When it comes to product delivery, speed and reliability are the top priorities for American consumers and 65% are willing to pay more for more speed and…

Digital signage made easy: Finding the right OS

Organizations of all sizes and types are adopting digital signage to accelerate their digital transformation in a fast-paced changing world. The current…

HP's Engage portfolio aims to drive hybrid shopping experiences

June 29, 2021

HP Inc. is expanding its Engage portfolio with the HP Engage Go 10 and the HP Engage Flex Mini to drive personalized secure consumer experiences.