Gap, Giant Eagle tap Oracle tech to boost merchandising strategy

February 9, 2021

Gap, Giant Eagle, Mr Price and Poundland are among the retailers revamping merchandising strategies with Oracle's Retail Merchandising Cloud Service, according…

At-home apparel demand drives Target activewear sales way up

February 8, 2021

Target's activewear brand, All in Motion, is getting embraced by shoppers and has hit $1 billion in annual sales.

1-800-Flowers.com launches services, customer offerings for Valentine's Day

February 8, 2021

Online floral and gift retailer 1-800-Flowers.com is declaring "no limits on love," for the upcoming Valentine's Day and expanding services, including a new…

Inventory posing big challenge for clothing retailers

February 8, 2021

There's a looming clothing inventory excess in the U.S. and European retail marketplaces and it's likely to pose a big challenge as retailers strive to recover…

What economic data tells us about the retail industry in 2020

by Megan Higgins — VP and GM, eCommerce and Marketplaces, Avalara

Megan Higgins, VP/GM, eCommerce and Marketplaces, at Avalara, shares insight on trends and economic changes from the Avalara Commerce Monitor report.

7 technological advancements in the retail industry to make you say wow

by Benedict Clark

Benedict Clark, a content editor at Acquire, shares insight on the seven technology advancements driving retail's phygital future.

Amazon settles tip-related allegations regarding delivery employees

February 5, 2021

Amazon will pay more than $61.7 million to the Federal Trade Commission as a settlement related to agency allegations that it withheld tips from Amazon Flex…

Who wouldn't want a night at 7-Eleven playing video games?

February 5, 2021

Those who love to game, especially on the latest PlayStation 5 console, now have a unique gaming experience opportunity thanks to convenience store giant…

Payless taps Vtex to drive digital growth

February 5, 2021

Shoe retailer Payless is partnering with Vtex, a marketplace and e-ommerce solution, in a quest to drive digital growth.

Delivering on promotions: Why resilience is key to surviving growing online demand

Joe Farrell, managing director, EU Operations, at PFS, shares insight on why and how retailers should be capitalizing on the opportunities ahead and how…

Ulta Beauty doubles up on Black-owned brand support

February 4, 2021

Ulta Beauty aims to double the number of Black-owned cosmetic and beauty brands on its shelves by the end of this year and is putting $25 million into the…

B&H, Faytech team on digital touchscreen partnership

February 4, 2021

B&H Photo Video and Faytech NA are teaming up to offer Faytech brand digital touchscreens for displays and PC monitors on the B&H website.

The Human Factor in NPS Maximisation

Retailers today are spending 40% of their technology budget on digital transformation. The focus is on faster service and increasing conversion rates, and…

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos stepping away into new role

February 3, 2021

Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos, the world's second richest person, is moving into the role of executive board chair come Q3 and Andy Jassy is moving into…

Key 2020 holiday shopping takeaways: It’s imperative to adapt as customer expectations evolve

by Tara Bartley — Industry Marketing, Akamai

Tara Bartley, senior manager, industry marketing, and Ashitha Bhanu, industry marketing, Akamai, share Akamai data relating to the most recent holiday shopping…

Pandemic drives growth for online music retailer

February 2, 2021

The need to chill, relax and de-stress is a major factor in why one online music retailer enjoyed robust record growth in 2020.

UK shoppers missing the in-store retail experience

February 2, 2021

When it comes to in-store retail activity, a majority, 74%, of U.K. shoppers, are missing the physical brick-and-mortar customer experience.

Pandemic isn't thwarting love spend this Valentine's Day

February 2, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed consumer buying activity and disrupted daily life, it's not going to stop consumers from expressing their love…

How to monetize DOOH advertising with self-service devices

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

Marketing and media advertising leaders at Redbox, Coinstar and Five Star Food Service shared insight on how their enterprises are deploying a monetization…

4 retail strategies for an uncertain future and the technologies to support them

by Christian Nascimento — Vice President, Product Management, Strategy, Comcast Business

Comcast Business VP of product management and strategy Christian Nascimento offers up four strategies for retailers striving to meet and exceed consumer needs…