J.C. Penney taps senior leader for chief merchant role

September 30, 2015

Newly minted CEO makes a big executive appointment.

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Organize packaged herbs attractively on cooler shelves with FFR Merchandising’s new Vacuum-Formed Herb Tray.

3 email tasks to tackle before big holiday shopping season hits

With just a week or so to go before consumers start holiday shopping in earnest, retailers need to make sure these email marketing loose ends are tied up

Kohl’s propels omnichannel, digital strategy to make shopping easier than ever

September 29, 2015

Kohl’s is launching a slew of omnichannel and digital strategies aimed at making shopping online and at its brick-and-mortar location easier than ever.

Consumers shopping more and that's a good omen as holiday season looms

September 29, 2015

Consumers are spending more thanks to lower gas prices, increased hiring and wages.

Amazon debuts Detroit office as tech hub location, expansion is ahead

September 28, 2015

Currently there are about 100 employees working in software development, advertising and engineering at the new office.

Whole Foods slicing workforce to remain competitive, lower pricing

September 28, 2015

Whole Foods Market plans to reduce its workforce by 1.6 percent in the next two months.

PAR launches POS terminal for restaurant, retail deployments

September 28, 2015

The eighth-generation platform uses Intel processor technology to maximize performance and enhance guest experience.

Will the future of retail be place, purple fairy dust or prime?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

The battle for core customers is heating up on many fronts

Couche-Tard aims to refresh, streamline brands

September 25, 2015

The goal is to boost consumer recognition and drive stronger product marketing.

Macy's targets millennial consumers with a special shopping experience

September 25, 2015

Special shopping section will even boast a 'blow dry bar' in the near future.

DirectBuy debuts app to drive consumer website access, product sales

September 25, 2015

New mobile app features unique product recommendation service.

Creating a personal experience: First steps and the best steps

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

Experts offer up insight on what to do first in the personalization strategy and how to get started with some simple steps.

The next era of retail disruption: Experience

by Emily Carroll — Marketing Manager, Prendi Pty Ltd

Retailers must embrace the latest disruption in retail, the experience, in order to keep up with ever-growing consumer expectations — and technologies such as…

Online personal touch can prove as elusive as finding boat sneakers in the fall

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

The personal experience can be missing at even the most tenured ecommerce retailers as a search for white sneakers reveals.

The Irish are here, the Irish are here and why US retail should be worried

September 23, 2015

Primark sells retail goods very cheap, between 20 to 40 percent less than U.S. stores, and one analyst notes it's not good news the Irish company is now in…

FTC chief not too happy about Staples-Office Depot deal, claims report

September 23, 2015

Megamerger doesn't seem to have federal regulator support but final decision not due until mid October.

GE hires new marketing chief in move to be a digital brand

September 23, 2015

Corporate leadership shuffle reflects shift in marketing focus.

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Creating a personal experience: Misconceptions, why data is a critical element

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

The good news is that technology is making it an easier and more affordable strategy, but retailers need to have the right data. They can’t afford to push the…