Destini teams with Vengo on product sampling via vending machines

December 6, 2018

Destini, a product locator and store level intelligence platform for CPG brands across the U.S. and Canada, has teamed with Vengo, Inc., a provider of…

5 e-commerce best practices for retailers

Uma Kannappan, global product director, e-content at SGK, explains how retailers can optimize digital shelf product content to drive a better consumer…

Online grocery action sees uptick in fresh food purchases

December 5, 2018

Consumers are increasingly ordering groceries online and more than ever are purchasing fresh food items, according to a study from The Retail Feedback Group.

Online shoppers don't have much patience, reveals study

December 5, 2018

Retailers don't have as many chances for redemption with shoppers than they likely think, according to a Brightpearl report which reveals consumers aren't very…

Nordstrom expands gift pickup options

December 5, 2018

Nordstrom is expanding gift pickup options this holiday season way beyond store hours.

Amazon leader: Voice assistant makes retail experience more personal, natural, authentic

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Voice commerce continues to expand, offering retailers new ways to engage the consumer. But Patrick Gauthier, vice president of Amazon Pay, has more questions…

Toys R Us' Geoffrey now a Kroger toys salesperson

December 4, 2018

While Toys R Us is no longer a toy store giant, its well-known mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe, is still going strong and not out of work.

Office Depot aiming to make holiday shopping an elfing good experience

December 4, 2018

The elf is back at Office Depot as is the retailer's 'Elf Yourself' holiday selfie campaign which now incorporates Facebook and its augmented reality filters.

BlueFly, NeWants team up on gamified e-commerce platform

December 4, 2018

Luxury online fashion retailer BlueFly is working with e-commerce startup NeWants to develop a gamified e-commerce platform the companies say will shake up the…

5 Ways to Keep The Personal Touch in Real Estate Using Digital Signage

by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast

Renters and homeowners love to work with client-centric agencies. The real estate digital signage is your best bet in making your messages look personal and…

Walmart deploys Dotcom store technology to allow in-store website orders

December 4, 2018

Amazon testing automated checkout in bigger retail stores

December 3, 2018

Amazon is testing its automated checkout technology for larger stores in Seattle, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The company has used the…

Emotion in customer care: Just how important is it?

Julien Rio, head of marketing at Dimelo, offers insight on how to truly approach customer care and why retailers need to undertake an in-depth rearrangement of…

Millions of customers potentially compromised by Marriott data breach

December 1, 2018

Marriott International Inc. is investigating a massive data breach that has potentially compromised personal data of up to 500 million customers of its parent…

Heads up banks: Amazon is now your competition

Kitewheel President Mark Smith offers up insight on why Amazon's move into traditional banking should scare other banks thanks to its very loyal customer base…

FAO Schwarz reopens NYC flagship toy store

November 30, 2018

Iconic New York toy store, FAO Schwarz, is back in business with a new flagship at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.

Outdoor kiosks coming to California retail district

November 30, 2018

City council members in Berkeley, California, have approved the installation of up to 31 kiosks on public sidewalks in the city's shopping district, according…

VR, AR, MR? Get ready for 'extended reality’

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Extended reality, which combines VR, AR MR and 360-degree video, stands to change the way consumers and busineses interact, and much more, according to experts.

How To Turn Your Digital Signage Into A Real Estate Marketing Tool

by Egor Belenkov — CEO, Kitcast

Digital signage is a relatively new tool in real estate business. Learning how to utilize it may come in handy for those who want to step up their marketing…

Beall Stores taps great grandson as president

November 29, 2018

Matt Beall, the great grandson of Beall Stores founder Robert M. Beall, is now company president for the Florida-based retailer.