Consumers love mobile browsing but mobile purchasing not so much

April 28, 2017

Delays in website load times are a prime reason today's mobile shoppers aren't purchasing via a mobile device as much as they are using the device for product…

7 hacks for smarter, cheaper customer experience

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

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Canadian FI rolls out Pepper the Humanoid Robot for customer service

April 28, 2017

Whether it's totally cool or a tad creepy is a matter of debate; either way, Pepper, the humanoid robot created by SoftBank Robotics America is now on staff at…

5 key components to monetize your data

The explosion of information is clearly accelerating. Data is flooding companies and the problem is only getting worse. As the next big explosion heats up with…

Small biz owners have a rosy outlook on growth

April 27, 2017

Half of small business owners are viewing current business conditions as good or excellent and predict conditions will improve in the next six months.

Report offers insight on how mid-market retailers can succeed despite Amazon

April 27, 2017

Battling Amazon is a huge challenge for mid-market brands and retailers but a new Radial report outlines best practices mid-market retailers can take to not…

Shoppers favor digital over associates in product data search

April 27, 2017

A good number of consumers rely on a mobile device, rather than insight from a store associate, when it comes to researching a product and 77 percent are using…

Parking kiosks in Maine town to take credit cards and cash

April 27, 2017

Parking kiosks that accept both credit cards and cash will replace traditional parking meters this summer in York Beach, Maine, according to seacoastonline.com.

Samsung Pay lands in four new markets

April 27, 2017

Samsung Electronics has launched Samsung Pay in four new markets with the official debut of its mobile wallet service in Sweden and the United Arab Emirates…

Entrust Datacard lends its voice to PCI Security Standards Council

April 27, 2017

Entrust Datacard, a provider of trusted identity and secure transaction technology solutions, has joined the PCI Security Standards Council as a Participating…

Companies expand loyalty scheme in the UK

April 27, 2017

AEVI has partnered with U.K. startup Loyalzoo to bring their "merchant-first" digital loyalty card service to AEVI's global marketplace of value-added apps and…

Wine retailer taps 3Cinteractive platform to create better mobile experience

April 26, 2017

Total Wine & More, a leading independent retailer of fine wines, is teaming with 3Cinteractive and its Switchblade platform for mobile coupon redemption…

Retailers failing at personalization, claims study

April 26, 2017

Less than half of retailers are successfully driving a personalized consumer experience and even fewer are using advanced strategies to customize the shopping…

TNS launches multi-carrier wireless roaming solution for payment devices in North America

April 26, 2017

Transaction Network Services, a payments processing provider, has expanded its global wireless access product across North America for processors, ISOs and…

Can the voice of the customer drive transformational change?

There's a general assumption in business today that change is good, but we can't launch into change for the sake of it. There needs to be a clear business…

The Honest Company hires on a new chief

April 25, 2017

Nick Vlahos is the new incoming CEO for The Honest Company.

YETI debuts first flagship boasting unique experience

April 25, 2017

Premium cooler and drinkware brand YETI's first flagship location in Austin, Texas boasts an engaging patron atmosphere aimed at inspiring shoppers to get out…

Display tech market to grow by 24 percent from 2017 to 2021

April 24, 2017

The display technology market is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 24.38 percent from 2017 to 2021, according to a report by Research and…

Auto sales dip plays role in retail sales dip

April 24, 2017

Less automobile sales in March played a role in a dip in U.S. retail sales.

Clothing retailer aims to make shopping more fun for men

April 24, 2017

A male clothing retailer is striving to make shopping more fun for male customers, providing sports viewing and whiskey sipping for those shopping for new duds.