Walgreens taps ex Calvin Klein chief as CMO

May 20, 2022

Walgreens has named Linh Peters as chief marking officer and appointed two senior leaders to drive its expanding healthcare effort.

Ikea adjusting to changing consumer habits

May 19, 2022

Ikea plans to spend $3.16 billion on city-center stores and using existing big box locations as distribution hubs to support e-commerce orders.

Under Armour CEO stepping down

May 19, 2022

Under Armour CEO and President Patrik Frisk will leave his role as of June 1 and the leisure athletic brand has appointed Colin Browne, COO, as interim chief.

Father’s Day spend expected to hit $20B

May 19, 2022

Consumer spend on Father's Day gifts is predicted to hit $20 billion this year, nearly on par with the record-setting $20.1 billion spent in 2021, according to…

How D2C disrupts industries: An in-depth look

by Jay Sackos

D2C helps retails deal directly with the customers without any mediators, thus making the business model leaner and even cost-effective.

Target Q1 sales, traffic on positive track

May 18, 2022

Target's Q1 2022 earnings reveals a comparable sales growth of 3.3%, traffic growth of 3.9% and digital comparable sales of 3.2%.

Mastercard debuts biometric payment tech in Brazil

May 18, 2022

Mastercard is debuting a retail payment approach that involves biometric data from a consumer's face and/or hands.

April retail sales increase as consumers take higher prices in stride

May 18, 2022

The National Retail Federation has released data revealing consumers continued to spend in April, despite inflation, and retail sales overcame higher prices.

Why unattended retail is exploding in response to consumer acceptance

A host of technologies and service concepts have come on the scene as of late. What entities will service the rising number of unattended retail sites?

Selfly Store expands contactless micro stores via RFID

May 17, 2022

Selfly Store, a Finland-based company owned by Stora Enso, a renewable materials company, has expanded its RFID-enabled micro stores designed for contactless…

Indiana Pacers tap automation to engage with fans, drive revenue

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

Collaboration and communication are key aspects to enticing fans and driving ticket sales for the Indiana Pacers basketball franchise. The strategy is the…

Watchfire Signs helps jeweler shine on

May 16, 2022

Windsor Jewelers, a jewelry store in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, installed a sign to replace a digital message center to reach motorists in a…

Aramark debuts mobile 'smart store' at Stanley Cup Playoffs

May 16, 2022

Aramark Sports + Entertainment and Capital One Arena brought the latest in foodservice innovation to fans during the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a baked goods…

Kwik Trip stores home to Coinsource bitcoin ATMs

May 16, 2022

Coinsource, a bitcoin ATM network, is teaming with Kwik Trip, a convenience store and gas station chain operating more than 800 retail stores in Wisconsin…

The retail CX future Is all about in-location experiences

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

The retail future remains about experiences, including those that take place in stores. With clear objectives, and a will to serve your customers, the future…

T-Mobile Park to offer Amazon cashierless tech, palm recognition

May 13, 2022

Baseball fans will be able to use Amazon's Just Walk Out technology and Amazon One at T-Mobile Park this summer, according to a press release.

Vending machine uses vein mapping to verify age

May 13, 2022

FinGo, a London, U.K. based biometric identity authentication solutions provider, has introduced FinGoVend, a vending machine that allows users to pay and…

Dutch floral coop taps Blue Yonder for greater operations visibility, supply chain infrastructure

May 12, 2022

Royal FloraHolland, a Dutch cooperative with more than 3,700 members, is deploying Blue Yonder technology to transform warehouse and digital fulfillment…

Skincare brand teams with LoyaltyLion to boost customer experience, loyalty

May 12, 2022

REN Clean Skincare is deploying LoyaltyLion loyalty and engagement platform to revitalize customer loyalty, boost engagement and improve the customer…

SNA Displays installs direct-view LED display for Atlanta business

May 12, 2022

SNA Displays, an LED display producer, manufactured and installed a direct-view LED screen inside the headquarters lobby of Veristor Systems Inc., an IT…