Report: Amazon laying off product engineers amidst restructure of hardware innovation hub

August 31, 2015

The Amazon Fire smartphone is likely in hospice mode, destined for a final market goodbye at some point this year, but Amazon isn’t one to retrench due to a…

Blue Bell kicks off product restocking following recall

Blue Bell Ice Cream is kicking off a five-phase product deployment today and getting its product back on shelves in Texas and Alabama.

Economy on a healthy road as August comes to a close

August 28, 2015

Consumers were spending on big items, such as cars in July, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.

Big Lots beats financial projections, shareholders rewarded

August 28, 2015

Discount retailer Big Lots beat earnings projections for the second quarter and is upping its full year outlook given the healthy fiscal activity.

NRF: Labor ruling illustrates skewed objectivity, bureaucratic bumble

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

The top retail-advocacy group is not mincing its words on how it views a critical national labor board ruling that it claims will hurt job creation in the U.S.

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.

Argo Tea talks exceeding tea-lover expectations while advancing product innovation

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

It's not easy being a beverage player these days as consumers want everything from great flavors to healthy options, and increasing competition is only making…

MCX adds more digital couponing options to CurrentC

August 27, 2015

MCX said Inmar will leverage its extensive manufacturer relationships, digital coupon technologies and promotional expertise to provide MCX with content, offer…

RadioShack gift card court battle nears resolution with $40M settlement

August 27, 2015

Defunct retailer agrees to plan to refund a good number of consumers holding valueless cards.

Amazon debuts daily delivery service in its own backyard

August 27, 2015

One-hour service via Prime Now is $7.99, two-hour delivery is free.

CONNECT: Why restaurants aren't deploying beacons

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with restaurateurs and retailers today.

Watch highlights from this year's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

Couldn't make the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit? Catch the highlights with this video.

Video highlights of CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

August 26, 2015

This video highlights reel of the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit reveals opportunities for enterprises to leverage mobile and digital channel in everything …

CONNECT: How to get your app into the hands of millennials

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Millennials will only keep 20 apps on a phone so the challenge is creating one that makes the cut.

Back-to-School: How retailers are tackling consumers' social network activity to engage customers

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

In our final segment of our 10-part Back-to-School series, the focus is on social networks and social influence and how retailers are adjusting marketing…

Abercrombie & Fitch: We're working hard to boost shopper experience

August 26, 2015

Despite not meeting analysts' earnings expectations the brand remains intent on boosting customer experience in next quarter.

Enhance food safety with new color-coded ladles

Enhance food safety and prevent cross-contamination with FFR’s new Stainless Steel Color-Coded Ladles.

CONNECT: The issues preventing widespread beacon deployment

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with retailers today.

Walgreens taps healthcare provider to run new clinics, boost customer communication capabilities

August 24, 2015

Walgreens takes outsourcing approach to boost medical clinic patient engagement.

Wearable payments: The next frontier?

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Companies like Nymi are attempting to take this corner of the industry to another level, but where does the market stand as we roll towards 2016?