Pioneers: Who's really going to drive a new retail perspective?

Mimi Lettunich, president and executive creative director at Twenty Four 7, offers insight on why retailers must make the pivot to experiential design and more…

Intel leader: Why online retailers are leading store transformation, at least for now

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Online retailers have an advantage in transforming physical retail with technology since they operate under a different P & L model, says Intel executive Joe…

3 essential elements of e-commerce optimization

Zimm Zimmerman, senior vice president, personalization and analytic solutions at Wunderman, writes retail is no longer a game of access to products as much as…

Canadian grocer partners with Profitect to enhance reporting, boost customer satisfaction

February 8, 2019

Canadian grocery retailer Sobeys is partnering with prescriptive analytics provider Profitect to boost customer satisfaction and reduce shrink.

NRF on State of Union: Top priority is to keep economy moving forward

February 8, 2019

The National Retail Federation, in response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address this week, agrees the economy is "sound," and said the top…

Target beta loyalty program expands to more US markets

February 8, 2019

Target is expanding its beta 1 percent back loyalty program to more U.S. markets, including Denver, Kansas City and Phoenix.

Ready for 'robots in aisle 5'?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Robots are not only helping customers in the store; they are helping each other, as well as assisting the staff, in managing shelf inventory.

How connected experience design engages consumer packaging

Eric Schultz, vice president, business development, SGK, explains how smart packaging, has relied on QR codes and simple AR gimmicks, is transitioning to…

ICX Association opens nominations for Elevate Awards for best in CX tech

February 7, 2019

The Interactive Customer Experience Association is accepting nominations for its Elevate Awards, which are given to individuals and organizations that are…

5 steps to take retail customer experience to the next level

Andrew Lev, Cybera CEO, explains why retailers not paying attention to every element of the shopping journey will learn a costly lesson. He offers five tips to…

NPD: Mobile restaurant ordering to triple by 2020

February 6, 2019

Restaurant digital orders have grown an average of 23 percent, per year since 2013, and will triple by the end of 2020, according to a report from NPD Group.

Startup Pei raises funding for retail bitcoin rewards platform

February 6, 2019

Pei, a fintech startup, has raised seed funding for its retailer card rewards program.

Ex Nike, Under Armour leader joins Outdoor Voices

February 6, 2019

Pamela Catlett, former Nike and Under Armour leader, has been tapped as president and CEO at Outdoor Voices, an active wear brand.

Amazon names Starbucks COO to board

February 6, 2019

Rosalind Brewer, Starbucks COO and a former Sam's Club CEO, is now on the Amazon board of directors.

3 ways retailers can leverage psychology to succeed online

Jay Radia, CEO and co-founder of Yieldify, writes that many online retailers fail to push customers to purchase through subtle psychological triggers and cues.

Why China is retail’s future: Unattended stores, walletless buying, automated warehouses

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

E-commerce is driving automation on all fronts in China: purchasing; delivery; and supply chain logistics. Artificial intelligence is also driving change.

Amazon sales up but a bit slower growth this past holiday season

February 5, 2019

Amazon's sales are still going up but not as fast as in the past, and it's spending more than ever on shipping to lure customers.

Valentine's Day spend should be a record-setter

February 5, 2019

Consumers are projected to spend more than ever on Valentine's Day yet fewer will be celebrating the annual February love event.

Helzberg Diamonds deploys AR for virtual ring experiences

February 5, 2019

Helzberg Diamonds has launched a concept store, called the Helzberg Ring Experience, boasting a AR experience that allows customers to virtually try on rings.

Using push-to-talk technology to boost the customer experience

Jesse Robbins, CEO of Orion Labs, offers up insight on why push-to-talk devices and mobile communication are key to improving the customer experience. And…