On the leading edge? Don’t miss the Self-Service Innovation Summit

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The annual Summit has gained a following as a global brainstorming session for everyone and everything having to do with self-service technology.

Revolutionizing the post-Covid retail customer experience

by Steve Covate — Vice President of Sales, Qtrac

More than ever, customers demand, and deserve, efficiency, flexibility, timeliness, value and priority. Retailers must meet these expectations or risk losing…

Wayfair app taps AI for room design feature

August 2, 2023

Wayfair's new app, Decorify, uses generative AI to let users create photo realistic room images for design purposes.

Walmart, Rubi team on manufacturing process for textile creation

August 2, 2023

Walmart and Rubi, which offers on-site reactor technology, are teaming up on pilot projects to convert captured carbon emission from manufacturing waste stream…

Cyclist retailer taps Logic for insights-driven decision making

August 1, 2023

WiggleCRC, an online retailer of specialist cycling, running and swimming apparel accessorites, is deploying a retail analytics solution from Logic to drive…

Walmart’s the favorite place to buy a Barbie

August 1, 2023

Nearly half, 48%, of those shopping for a Barbie doll or accessory are likely stopping by Walmart with 33% hitting Target and another 33% hitting up Amazon.

TikTok launching US online China goods shop

August 1, 2023

TikTok is getting ready to launch the TikTokShop, an e-commerce platform that will sell items from China and eventually goods from additional countries.

Tips for a viable seasonal hiring strategy

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

Retailers need a seasonal hiring strategy to keep the customer experience strong. HireVue's Natalie Dopp offers some strategic tips.

Fabric retailer Joann taps Flybuy for BOPIS nationwide

July 31, 2023

Fabric and sewing retailer Joann is expanding its deployment of Flybuy's location technology platform to power a buy online, pickup in store option for…

Gen Z, millennials are all about summer sales

July 31, 2023

A good number, 68%, of Gen Z and millennials are delaying major purchases this summer until there is a sales event or discounted price and 20% of Gen Z has…

Evolving retail: The need to elevate omnichannel capabilities

by Amber Hovious — VP, Marketing & Partnerships, Teamwork Commerce

To attract and retain customers in today's retail environment, retailers must be able to cater to consumer demands across all sales channels and ensure that…

Walmart embraces entrepreneur product creators

July 31, 2023

Walmart has kicked off its application time frame for its Open Call 2023 event in which small businesses and startups can apply to pitch products to be sold on…

GEBIT Solutions and eyefactive cooperate in the field of smart retail technologies

In the partnership between GEBIT Solutions and eyefactive, both companies complement their expertise to modernize retail through the use of smart retail…

Social media playing role in back-to-school shopping

July 28, 2023

A majority of back-to-school shoppers, more than 75%, are using social media for ideas and recommendations on what to buy this year.

AI denim? Soorty launches HumAIn Chapter 2 collection

July 28, 2023

AI may be the hottest buzzword in tech right now, with ChatGPT and similar products revolutionizing everything from content creation and technology to areas of…

Why retailers must act now with GenAlpha in the metaverse

Three tips on how can businesses meet the expectations of this highly tech savvy and demanding generation.

Safeway installs slide-out security gates at self-checkout kiosks

July 28, 2023

Two Safeway supermarkets in San Francisco have installed automated slide-out security gates at the self-checkout kiosk section to prevent theft, according to…

Southwest taking sharky approach to customer experience

July 28, 2023

In celebration of Shark Week, which kicked off July 23 and ends on July 29 this year, Southwest Airlines is offering special flight programming in a…

Retail sales up despite cooling economy

July 27, 2023

Retail sales continued an upward trend in June despite slower job gains and a cooling economy.

UK department store launches virtual try-on

July 27, 2023

John Lewis Fashion Rental, a U.K.-based department store chain, has partnered with tech firm Zyler and rental specialist Hurr to adopt the Zyler AI-powered…