Retailers investing big in AI as consumers call for trust, transparency

March 6, 2025

Most retailers, 98%, plan to have a full AI deployment effort in place by 2027 and at the same time consumers are increasingly pushing for more transparency of…

AI in omnichannel retail: How technology is shaping consumer behavior

by Divya Valsala Saratchandran

The role of AI is not only to act as a tool but also to mark a complete revolution in the omnichannel space. Streamlining the processes and amplifying…

Revolutionizing Kiosk Maintenance: Setting the Standard for Being Successful in the Kiosk Industry!

Discover market disrupting leadership driving the kiosk service and support industry, equip your business with the critical armor for service success, and…

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Wealthy households account for nearly half of consumer spend

March 5, 2025

The top 10% of U.S. households in terms of earnings are accounting for nearly half of today's consumer spend, according to a Moody's Analytics report.

Adore Beauty taps tutch for endless aisle capabilities

March 5, 2025

Adore Beauty, an online beauty retailer in Australia, is deploying tutch's in-store digital platform to provide endless aisle capability and to strengthen its…

AI crafts custom retail experiences

by Retail Customer Experience

In retail, AI is revolutionizing the way brands engage with customers, making interactions more seamless, personalized and intelligent.

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Data concerns increasing among social commerce users

March 4, 2025

A hefty majority of U.S. consumers, 76%, are in fear of data breaches when shopping via social commerce sites.

The rise of self-serve agents: Say hello to your helpful digital doppelganger

by Brian Browning — VP of Enterprise Solutions, Apply Digital

The emergence of autonomous, ‘agentic’ AI-driven digital assistants, capable of managing complex, multi-step tasks with minimal human input, are coming. Apply…

Experiential design puts all the ducks in a row at Duck World

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

It’s no small feat designing a store selling 800-plus varieties of the rubber duck. But Duck World succeeded using a design that is experiential and unusual.

UK grocer Asda puts bridal wear in online aisles

March 4, 2025

Asda, a U.K. supermarket, is now offering bridal frocks in its online aisles.

Washington state lawmakers propose restrictions on self-checkout

March 3, 2025

A proposed bill in the Washington State legislature, House Bill 1739, aims to restrict the use of self-checkout stations in grocery stores, according to a…

Walgreens, Duane Reade join Grubhub marketplace

March 3, 2025

Walgreens and Duane Reade have joined the Grubhub network which provides on-demand delivery to customers.

Digital scratchcard vending machine trialed at Asda in UK

February 28, 2025

A high-tech scratchcard vending machine is being trialed at an Asda store in Ashton-under-Lyne, marking the first such implementation in Europe, according to a…

Singapore bakery debuts cake vending machine

February 28, 2025

Uncle Lee Confectionery, a popular traditional bakery in Singapore known for its old-school cakes, has launched a vending machine dispensing its baked goods…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Featured at ITV GOLD "Desis on Main Street" Season 2 Premiere

National Retail Solutions (NRS) was prominently featured at the successful ITV GOLD premiere of Season 2 of "Desis on Main Street," which celebrated the…

Wayfair debuts AI-powered tool Muse for personalizing shopping experience

February 27, 2025

Wayfair has debuted an AI-powered tool called Muse aimed at inspiring and personalizing the home shopping experience.

Politics playing role in consumer shopping behavior

February 27, 2025

Nearly a quarter, 24%, of American consumers have stopped shopping at a favorite store because of their politics.

Exotec launches next-gen all-in-one robot for warehouses

February 26, 2025

Exotec, a global warehouse robotics provider, has launched the next generation of its Skypod System, that offers higher performance, improved storage density…

Vida Shoes taps Fast Simon tech for e-commerce optimization

February 26, 2025

Vida Shoes International has expanded its partnership with Fast Simon, an AI-powered shopping optimization technology, to deliver e-commerce optimization…

Key-Work Consulting & eyefactive launch Strategic Partnership in Unified Commerce

eyefactive GmbH, a Hamburg-based pioneer in interactive signage touchscreen solutions, announces a strategic investment by Key-Work Consulting GmbH, a…