The role of data integrity in building a unified commerce customer experience

Abnesh Raina, PlumSlice Labs founder and CEO, explains why accurate product data management is essential for retailers looking to stay ahead of the…

Amazon on track to lead the apparel segment

May 3, 2018

Amazon is likely shoring up its fashion apparel strategy and according to Morgan Stanley it's on track to be the top U.S. apparel player this year.

Baltimore airport expands retail entrepreneur support

May 3, 2018

The WI Marshall Airport in Baltimore, operated by Fraport USA, is aiming to expand its pilot LaunchPad retail entrepreneurship initiative into a full fledged…

Power Saving in Fine-Pitch LED Displays

Pixel pitches in LED displays continue to shrink. As they do, technology companies are developing solutions to the challenges that arise with those displays.

Mall operator: Retailers underreporting sales

May 2, 2018

Simon Property Group CEO David Simon claims a significant number of retail and commerce tenants aren't reporting accurate sales figures as they are deducting…

Should retailers try to out-Amazon Amazon?

Wanda Cadigan, vice president, commerce, at Sitecore, says the fate of Toys R Us is a prime example of the slippery slope in partnering with Amazon. Brands…

Ways small retailers can thrive in a world of retail giants

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Blogger Chris Petersen says that when a retailer doesn't have the resources or infrastructure, the best way to compete with Amazon is do something different.

How computer vision tech is revolutionizing brick-and-mortar retail

Trevor Sumner, CEO of PERCH Interactive, says retail needs to evolve to the point that every inanimate object interacted with can be enhanced by computer…

Kmart: Bring your Toys R Us gift cards to us

May 1, 2018

As Toys R Us continues to move forward in its reorganization and bankruptcy process, fellow retail competitor Kmart is offering to help consumers who may be…

Pickup towers coming to Long Island Walmart stores

May 1, 2018

Two Long Island, New York-based Walmart stores are among the 500 nationwide getting the retailer’s newest delivery option — automated pickup towers.

Amazon expanding Boston tech hub, hiring on 2,000 workers

May 1, 2018

Omnichannel powerhouse Amazon is planning to expand its Boston tech hub and hire on 2,000 employees across a range of roles, from machine learning to robotics.

Study: Millennials aren't shopping like older parent generations

May 1, 2018

As millennials move into the age of having children, their shopping habits and activities are a bit different than previous consumer generations.

How to set a return policy that works for the customer and you

Sam Kliger, KWI CEO, explains why there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to retail return policies. The policy is an important part of a…

Mom isn't on everyone's mind come Mother's Day

April 30, 2018

Just over one quarter of Americans acknowledge that they've completely forgotten their moms, now and then, when it comes to the annual Mother's Day celebration.

Why the best retail omnichannel experience is an invisible one

Joe Rabah, managing director for EMEA, RMG Networks, explains that while customers expect consistent brand interactions across all channels some companies have…

Electrify America prepping EV stations for Walmart, Target

April 27, 2018

Electrify America will install "ultrafast" electric vehicle chargers at more than 100 retail, convenience and refueling locations across the U.S., including…

Amazon increasing Prime fee as first quarter sales spike 43% to hit $51B

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

Amazon sales soared in first quarter of 2018 and it's a trend the mega omnichannel player expects to continue. One helpful factor is a move to increase…

Amazon Prime members now have car trunk delivery option

April 27, 2018

Amazon Prime members owning a technology compatible vehicle can now have deliveries dropped in the car trunk via Amazon's Key app and either GM's OnStar…

Hasbro: Toys R Us bankruptcy hurt our revenue

April 27, 2018

The bankruptcy of Toys R Us is hurting Hasbro's bottom line to the tune of nearly $100 million.

How Target is embracing the human touch to beat the competition

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Instead of resisting change when new competitors such as e-commerce retailers and on-demand delivery services came into the market, Target is investing in its…