California police alert consumers of skimming device on Walmart kiosk

March 5, 2024

Police recently posted a picture of a skimming device after a Walmart employee found the device on a self-checkout kiosk at the Linda, California store near…

Walmart embracing the wonder of a mealtime super app

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Daniel Shlossman reveals the strategy behind Wonder, a digital-forward food hall concept created by former Walmart eCommerce CEO and Jet.com founder Marc Lore.

British department store taps Aptos to drive personalization, customer interaction

March 4, 2024

Liberty, a British department store, is renewing its partnership with Aptos, a unified commerce solution provider, to deploy the latest iterations of Aptos…

German flooring retailer boosts showroom experience with digital signage

March 4, 2024

MeinBodenbelag, a floor covering retailer in Germany, has deployed a digital signage network from nsign.tv.

Mobile payment gaining ground this year

March 1, 2024

Over half of the U.S. population, 56%, is using mobile payment (Apple Pay or Samsung Pay) when shopping, according to Numerator's 2024 Vision Report.

Retailers looking to harness Gen AI must beware of its double-edged sword

by Alexandra Popken — VP of Trust and Safety, WebPurify

By adopting the proper strategies and resources, retailers can look to enjoy the promises that gen AI has laid out for the future

Valley View Casino & Hotel deploying Infor POS

March 1, 2024

The Valley View Casino & Hotel, a Southern California gaming destination, is deploying the Infor POS as well as the Infor's Hospitality Management System…

Amazon, T.J. Maxx, Walmart lead in customer loyalty

February 29, 2024

Amazon, T.J. Maxx and Walmart are the top three retailers respectively when it comes to customer and brand loyalty.

Top consumer behavior trends in 2024

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Consumer behavior is constantly evolving as shoppers are expecting a seamless, quick, efficient buying experience online, in the store and via the smartphone.

Most retail leaders committed to innovation

February 29, 2024

Over half, 65%, of retailers in the U.S. and Canada are committed to innovation, yet just 3% view themselves leaders when compared to cross-industry leaders…

Armani Group taps XY Retail for systems integration effort

February 28, 2024

The Armani Group is deploying XY Retail's unified commerce platform to integrate retail operations at Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, Armani Exchange and…

Veteran Affairs CX leader talks customer service strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

John Boerstler, chief veterans experience officer at the Veterans Experience Office in the Department of Veterans Affairs, shares the strategy his office takes…

Consumers still engaged, claims Census data

February 28, 2024

While retail sales chilled a bit in January, households continue to spend, according to U.S. Census Bureau, and that data reveals consumers are "still engaged."

Gen Z a bit tired of Amazon

February 27, 2024

There is no disputing Amazon is the leader in U.S. online shopping but not every shopper generation is enthralled with the mega e-tailer.

The Paper Store revolutionizes tech to enhance customer experience, streamline operations

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

When The Paper Store ripped and replaced an aging POS it not only boosted the customer experience it reaped a long list of wins.

Ikea Amsterdam extends self checkout, adds in-store pick up

February 27, 2024

Ikea Amsterdam has introduced two vending machines to provide in-store pick-up with the ability to handle 480 orders daily, according to a press release.

NRS Expands Proven NYC Panic Alarm Service Nationwide with Free 3-Month Trial

The POS-integrated Panic Alarm Button is now available in stores nationwide.

All-in-One Point of Sale System for Independent Retailers

National Retail Solutions POS: Streamlining Operations for Independent Retailers NRS provides point-of-sale (POS) solutions designed specifically for the…

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Merchant Credit Card Processing Solutions

NRS Pay is a merchant services solution tailored for small businesses. It aims to provide reliable and transparent credit card processing for retailers.

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Facial recognition advances at airports despite privacy concerns

February 26, 2024

Facial recognition identification verification at airports continues to expand both domestically and globally, despite concerns about user privacy, according…