How to boost sales with visual merchandising techniques

by Ray Ko

Ray Ko, senior e-commerce manager at ShopPOPDisplays, advises retailers seeking to design visual merchandising that successfully boosts sales to begin by…

Walmart Canada to introduce outdoor pickup kiosks for online orders

March 4, 2021

Walmart Canada plans to introduce automated kiosks for picking up online grocery orders, according to the company's website.

Proximity sensors market to reach $6B by 2028

March 4, 2021

The proximity sensors market will grow from $3.68 billion in 2020 to $6.41 billion by 2028, according to a report by Verified Market Research.

Mobile wallet transactions overtake cash payments

March 4, 2021

Digital wallet payments are exceeding card use at the POS and contactless in-store payments via a mobile wallet worldwide exceeded in-store cash payments for…

The Ecosystem of Payment & Transaction Technology

No matter the scale of your payment and transaction solution footprint or the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) behind your equipment, Burroughs knows…

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Kohl's sees big sales spike ahead

March 3, 2021

Kohl's is optimistic about its 2021 retail sales season and said it's starting the year with "strong momentum," noting initiatives such as a partnership with…

Target spending big bucks on store remodels, online fulfillment

March 3, 2021

Retailer Target, which enjoyed a robust Q4 in sales and earnings, is forging full-speed ahead with remodeling stores and enhancing online order fulfillment.

In 2021, omnichannel retail is all about identity, consistency and personalization

by Jake Athey

Jake Athey, VP of marketing and customer experience at Widen, explains why omnichanne, a loaded buzzword if there ever was one, is less about where you sell…

Bed Bath & Beyond taps Oracle for better customer service, greater efficiency

March 3, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is tapping Oracle to serve as its enterprise resourcing planning provider, and deploying Oracle Cloud to replace the brand's legacy…

Skykit Partners with Award-Winning Wireless Integrator Source Inc. to Better Connect Customers with Mobile Solutions

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - March 2, 2021 – Digital signage provider Skykit is pleased to announce the company has entered into an exciting partner agreement with Source…

As 3D and AR shopping goes mainstream, new technical standards can boost ROI

by Rob Weaver

Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, explains the high return on investment and benefits for retailers deploying 3D and AR tools in accordance with…

Walmart eliminates minimum purchase for Express delivery

March 2, 2021

Walmart is eliminating the $35 minimum order requirement for its Express delivery, which costs $10 on top of the existing delivery charge.

Consumers spend more with brands boasting great online service

March 2, 2021

A good majority of online consumers, 83%, will spend more money with brands that deliver great customer service, yet a third of customers overall, 28%, report…

Urban Outfitters boosts transaction volume with JRNI technology

March 2, 2021

Urban Outfitters is boosting customer transaction volume by 25% at two of its brands, Anthropologie and BHLDN, after deploying JRNI Appointments, an…

Victoria's Secret to shutter more stores this year

March 1, 2021

After closing more than 200 stores in 2020, high-end lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret aims to close several dozen more in 2021.

Best Buy to trim store locations despite healthy profits

March 1, 2021

Best Buy will close more than 20 stores this year despite a healthy cash balance sheet and solid profits.

Fry's Electronic goes out of business in quiet fashion

March 1, 2021

Retailer Fry's Electronic closed all of its 31 U.S. stores last week with no fanfare or notice after 40-plus years in business.

Why location data is critical for consumers and retailers

by Brian Cluster — Director of Industry Strategy for CPG & Retail, Stibo Systems

Brian Cluster, director of industry strategy for CPG & Retail, Stibo Systems, explains why why location data is so important in 2021 and why managing it…

6 steps to maximizing the social connection and enhancing customer experience

by Gabe Larsen — VP Growth, Kustomer

Gabe Larsen, VP of growth at Kustomer, shares insight on how retailers can achieve social CX success and provides six important steps toward that goal.

Gap launching customer experience center in Texas

February 26, 2021

Gap Inc. is planning to open a customer experience center in a quest to speed up inventory delivery and gain efficiency within its digital online shopping…