Mobile payment gains ground but cash, debit cards still rule the register

July 30, 2015

Retail payment remains a mix of options as consumers focus on convenience, reveals new study.

Franchise industry group leader fires back on labor proposals

July 30, 2015

Proposed labor rules could destroy the industry, claims International Franchise Association chief.

Consumer apps are a must-have for the food retail business, reveals new research

July 29, 2015

Grocery apps for shoppers are a great way to enhance customer interaction and spur consumer loyalty.

Like, Friend, Retweet: Top Retailers Digitally Connect with Millennials

Millennials care about, above all else, appearing to be living life to the fullest. For them, constant connection to social media means constant judgment.

Back-to-School: Generational needs, budget-conscious shoppers present retail challenges

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

Shoppers are investing in electronic gadgets and keeping an eye on the school spending budget this year.

Pilot success spurs mobile ad efforts at Marathon stores

July 29, 2015

A 90-day trial run by Golden Pantry Food Stores reveals iSIGN technology to be an effective marketing tool.

TripAdvisor app integration expands customer engagement capability

July 29, 2015

The new TripAdvisor integration is the latest addition to Enplug’s app portfolio geared toward boosting customer interaction via social networks

NRF expects 2015 second half to be more robust in sales activity

July 28, 2015

While the NRF's initial sales expectations aren't what they were back in February there is still a big bright spot ahead for retailers in the second half of…

Free webinar offers insight on Which Wich CRM strategy

July 28, 2015

The live webinar will provide a rare opportunity to learn about customer relationship management from the business enterprise and gain unique insight on…

Apple Watch to hit Best Buy shelves in time for holiday retail season

July 27, 2015

Best Buy tapped to sell Apple Watch starting Aug. 7.

Back to School: Shoppers will make more trips, spend more and seek out the best price

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

Survey reveals traditional items being replaced on shopping lists, and students are even buying their own supplies these days.

Macy's aims to engage, tap shoppers' opinion in merchandising move

July 27, 2015

The goal is to engage young shoppers in merchandising to ensure its Junior department is hip.

Paytronix launches platform to 'measure, improve loyalty campaign performance'

July 27, 2015

Paytronix Systems has unveiled the Paytronix Campaign Center, an enhancement to the Paytronix Rewards Platform that enables marketers to determine the…

Report: Amazon launching drive-thru grocery store concept

July 27, 2015

Amazon is reportedly once again expanding its retail footprint, this time with a Silicon Valley-based food selling operation.

No surprise: Gallup finds mobile wallets low priority for consumers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Just 13 percent of more than 17,000 consumers surveyed have a digital wallet on their smartphone.

Study: It's a mobile, mobile, mobile retailing world

July 24, 2015

New report reveals mobile apps generate almost 50 percent of mobile transactions for some of the biggest e-commerce players.

Amazon earnings reveal big sales, accomplishments across business lines

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

Amazon had a good second quarter, and leaders said it proved once again the retailer’s motto of great prices, shopping convenience and putting the customer…

Children's deaths ignite massive Ikea dresser recall

July 23, 2015

Reports of children killed last year is prompting the Swedish furniture seller to provide consumers with wall-mount kits to stop dressers from flipping over on…

Girl toy sales slump proving to be a challenge for retailers

July 23, 2015

Girls aren't buying as many toys these days as boys and it's impacting the bottom line for retailers.

The use of digital signage as a wayfinding solution

by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks

A study conducted by SignAd Network found that "digital video in public venues reaches more Americans each month than online videos." It's no surprise then…