Consumers spending less at restaurants, reveals survey

May 29, 2018

Americans are looking to not only spend less during restaurant visits, but also hope to dine out less frequently this year, according to a survey by…

Meridian celebrates decade of kiosk development

May 29, 2018

Meridian, a kiosk manufacturer and software developer, will be celebrating its 10th year of developing kiosk-driven software.

5 steps to customer continuity

Mike Small, chief client officer at Sitel Group, explains why it's no longer enough for brands to provide consumers with a mobile app or automated tweets in…

Rewards.com users now earning, redeeming Dash digital currency at retailers

May 28, 2018

Dash, a company that frames itself as an alternative to bitcoin, has announced a partnership with Rewards.com, a loyalty rewards website incentivizing…

Target enjoys best traffic growth in over a decade

May 25, 2018

The first quarter was a winning one for Target as the retailer enjoyed a 3.7 percent traffic spike, a comparable sales growth of 3.0 percent and digital sales…

How AI, AR & VR impact retail this year (apocalypse not included)

James Hoshor, senior mobile strategist and solutions architect for Propelics, explains that with artificial reality initiatives impacting consumer engagements…

Target makes beauty shopping a bit easier

May 24, 2018

Target is focused on making beauty shopping easier given it offers more than 1,000 beauty brands.

Lowe's taps J.C. Penney CEO to take helm

May 24, 2018

Marvin Ellison has resigned his CEO role at J.C. Penney to take the helm as Lowe's CEO.

Kroger, Ocado partner up to revamp the U.S. grocery customer experience

May 24, 2018

Kroger is partnering with U.K.-based grocer Ocado Group to use its technology, the Ocado Smart Platform, in a quest to redefine its U.S.-based customer…

How Do Millennials Want to Engage with Loyalty Programs?

We recently launched CodeBroker’s Mobile Loyalty Survey. The report, based on research with 1,300 loyalty program members, has received a great deal of…

Macy's sales get a boost from foreign shoppers

May 23, 2018

Macy's first fiscal quarter brought good news to shareholders as same-store sales jumped 4.2 percent, prompting the retailer to adjust its annual profit…

Kohl's launches rewards program, combining 3 elements: What shoppers can expect

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Blogger Bryan Pearson got the scoop on Kohl's new loyalty initiative that trades points for cash and combines elements of its credit card, sales events and…

Pop ups, experiential experiences, showrooms top retail trends, reveals report

May 22, 2018

Retail pop-up shops, showrooms boasting e-commerce and brick-and-mortar offerings and experiential retail experiences are the top trends taking place…

Target ups men's grooming strategy with new store experience, products

May 22, 2018

Target is debuting in-store improvements in its men's grooming departments and "doubling down" on offerings and elevating the experience for the male consumer.

Retail grad celebration spend projected to hit $5B

May 22, 2018

While spending on graduation gifts and celebrations won't hit a record-setting figure this year it's still not too shabby given a projection of $5.2 billion.

Inspiring employees to deliver great customer experiences

Lindsey Goodchild, CEO of Nudge Rewards, explains how happy employees lead to happy customers, which leads to stronger loyalty and profitability. According to…

Nuggets testing blockchain e-commerce mobile app

May 21, 2018

Nuggets, an e-commerce payments and ID platform, has opened up its mobile app Alpha to iOS users. 

5 for 5: Top reasons to attend the ICX Summit

by Christopher Hall — director, ICX Association

There are a multitude of reasons to attend the upcoming ICX Summit being held in Dallas in June. Here are five top reasons not to miss the annual event.

Amazon Cash lets customers add funds at Coinstar kiosks

May 18, 2018

Amazon Cash users can now add cash to their account balance at selected Coinstar kiosks. There are no fees for adding cash, Coinstar said on its website. The…

Four Winds Casino upgrades with NanoLumens displays

May 18, 2018

Four Winds Casino in South Bend, Indiana, recently deployed NanoLumens' Nixel Series LED curved displays to offer wayfinding. The 360-degree displays sit on…