Milwaukee arena launches Amazon Just Walk Out experience

November 17, 2022

The Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is now home to Amazon's Just Walk Out cashierless payment technology at a new store called The Market by Michelor…

8 big pain points in the online shopping experience

by Frank Kouretas , Jean-Walter Guillery

Here is a look at the biggest pain points within the online shopping experience and how retailers can ease the pain.

Luxury consumers not cutting back this holiday season

November 15, 2022

A majority of luxury consumers, 76%, plan to spend the same, or more, during this year's holiday season.

Consumers getting creative for holiday funding needs

November 15, 2022

Consumers are willing to give up streaming services and eating out, sell possession and take on another job in order to buy holiday gifts this year.

DSW taps Cobblers Direct on nationwide shoe repair services

November 14, 2022

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse is teaming up with Cobblers Direct, the online spinoff of The Shoe Hospitals, to offer high quality shoe repair services in all…

Amazon debuts Amazon One at 2 Whole Foods stores in Dallas

November 14, 2022

Two Whole Foods Market stores in Dallas are the first in the state to utilize Amazon One, Amazon's palm recognition payment technology.

Kohl’s chief to lead Levi Strauss

November 14, 2022

Kohl's top chief, Michelle Gass, is leaving the role come December.

Consumers heading online Black Friday, Cyber Monday

November 11, 2022

A big number, 71%, of U.S. consumers plan to shop online this upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday and 40% of those shoppers will spend more on those days…

Value for the money a big factor for shoppers

November 11, 2022

A good number, 76%, of consumers are spending less and 56% indicate that "value for the money" is a big factor that impacts their loyalty of a retailer.

Consumers plan to cut back on dining out, travel

November 11, 2022

More than half, 60%, of consumers are "highly concerned" about the economy and 39% list personal finances as a primary concern. Spending on dining out and…

Is peak season canceled for e-commerce this year?

The evolution of peak holiday shopping has been a roller coaster.

Target, TD Bank extend credit card partnership

November 10, 2022

Target is expanding its U.S. credit card partnership with TD Bank through 2030. The bank is the exclusive issuer of Target's co-branded and private label…

Sustainability top consumer priority

November 10, 2022

More than three-quarters of consumers believe it's important for a brand to highlight eco-practice data online, and if it's missing, a majority will look…

Will Walmart's RFID mandate drive wider industry adoption?

by Gary Moskovciak — Senior Vice President – the Americas, SML Group

Walmart could initiate a chain reaction for a near-universal adoption of item-level RFID in retailers across the U.S., with analysts across the retail sector…

Millennials busy shopping online, tapping mobile devices

November 10, 2022

Four in five (80%) of millennial shoppers now do most shopping online, up from 60% just three years ago, with 56% shopping mostly on a mobile device — a jump…

Consumers pulling back on spend thanks to rising costs

November 9, 2022

More than half, 63%, of consumers plan to pull back spending in reaction to inflation and rising costs, and inflation has significantly impacted 41% of…

Auto parts dealer taps Algolia platform to boost online experience

November 9, 2022

Mister Auto, an international auto parts e-commerce company, is deploying the Algolia API-First Platform, offering AI synonyms, search and A/B testing, to…

Small retailers anticipating a profitable holiday season

November 9, 2022

A good majority, 80%, of small retailers targeting Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers via social media efforts are optimistic about higher profits this holiday…

Puma partners with Nedap on inventory strategy

November 8, 2022

Puma North America is deploying Nedap RFID technology to gain greater visibility into inventory processes.

Amazon sweetens subscription offerings

November 8, 2022

Amazon is expanding its music and podcast universe to its Prime subscription members without requiring any additional cost.