Khloe Kardashian, Fabletics team on collection

September 7, 2023

Khloe Kardashian, a TV reality star and fitness enthusiast, is teaming with fashion active wear brand Fabletis, on a desert-inspired clothing collection.

The golden age of luxury brands: Expanding from fashion to home goods and hospitality

by Alyx Kaczuwka — Marketing Director, XY Retail

Looking at real-world examples, here are just a few of the brands that have expanded into homegoods and what they’ve produced.

Bath & Body Works hiring for holiday season

September 6, 2023

Bath & Body Works is accepting applications for season work at its distribution centers and is expected to hire 30,000 sales associates.

Consumer view of AI differs worldwide

September 6, 2023

Cultural differences are apparent when it comes to consumer attitudes regarding AI, with U.S. shoppers less likely to know, or engage, with the technology when…

Consumer more price-conscious this holiday season

September 6, 2023

A good number, 80%, of U.S. consumers will spend less on gift this holiday season, with nearly 50% planning to spend under $1,000.

New Edition of Omnichannel Retail: How to Build Winning Stores in a Digital World Released

London - The 2nd edition of the groundbreaking and best-selling retail handbook, Omnichannel Retail: How to Build Winning Stores in a Digital World, is now…

Consumers jumping on holiday shopping

September 5, 2023

When it comes to holiday shopping, 38% of American consumers plan to shop before Halloween, 44% will start before Thanksgiving and 81% plan to use shopping…

Seeking nominations for 2024 Top 50 retail innovators report

September 5, 2023

The 2024 Retail Customer Experience Top 50 report will highlight retail leaders who are innovating when it comes to creating extraordinary shopping…

Michaels launches brand identity strategy to inspire customer creativity

September 5, 2023

Michaels, a craft and home goods retailer, has refreshed its brand identity with a new tag line: "Everything to Create Anything."

Turkish carrier launches no-baby flight experience

September 5, 2023

Travelers using Corendon Airlines to fly between Curacao and Amsterdam now have an option to pay a bit more to avoid being seated near infants and small…

Trek Bicycle’s device management strategy drives enhanced customer experience

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

Improving mobile device management in the warehouse leads to meeting customer expectations tied to inventory, stock and delivery.

Lawmaker proposes $5K tax on retail self-checkout kiosks

September 4, 2023

An Evanston, Illinois councilman has proposed a $5,000 tax on retail checkout kiosks to benefit teen employment, according to an evanstonroundtable.com report.

Smart cities initiative features autonomous grocery store

September 4, 2023

Atlanta BeltLine Inc. is kicking off its digital inclusion strategy and announcing the partners for the organization's first smart cities demonstration project…

Artist employs vending machine to sell works

September 4, 2023

A Wisconsin artist has expanded his marketing effort with the aid of a vending machine that offers prints for $1, according to a volumeone.org report.

Fashion retailer teams with Opterus to boost worker morale,staff retention

September 1, 2023

In an effort to increase employee satisfaction as well as staff retention, fashion retailer Madrag has deployed the Opterus social collaboration app called…

Consumers busy shopping for holiday gifts

September 1, 2023

Just about a quarter, 24%, of consumers are busy shopping for the holiday.

Amazon Just Walk Out tech in play at Maryland campus

September 1, 2023

Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, which lets shoppers skip the traditional check-out experience, is in play at Loyola University Maryland via Grubhub Campus…

Ashley HomeStore refreshes stores

August 31, 2023

Ashley, a top furniture and mattress retailer, is refreshing its in-store shopping experience.

Bookseller taps ChatGPT for personalized customer experience

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

ChatGPT offers the online used book retailer a boatload of opportunities and strategies to better meet customer expectations and drive a more personal customer…

How to create an omnichannel strategy that benefits retailers and customers

The brands that have seen the most success with omnichannel experiences are those that have welcomed a new mindset and adapted to a changing landscape.