7 major turnoffs for online shoppers and how to fix them

by Brian McGlynn

Brian McGlynn, general manager of e-commerce at Coveo, lists out seven e-commerce turnoffs and why and how retailers need to eliminate them to improve the…

Back-to-school means back into stores

July 30, 2021

When it comes to back-to-school shopping, more than one third, 76%, of U.S. consumers plan to shop in a store which reflects a return to pre-pandemic shopping…

Consumers more loyal to retailers big on messaging

July 30, 2021

A good number, 75%, of consumers will spend more money with retailers that support digital and in-store experiences with messaging experts. More than half of…

Vera Bradley taps Zebra's Reflexis tech to tailor customer experience

July 30, 2021

Vera Bradley, a high-end women's apparel and accessories brand, is deploying Reflexis Appointments, a technology from Reflexis Systems, part of Zebra…

Home Depot deploys Bluetooth to fight retail crime

July 29, 2021

Home Depot Inc. is deploying a Bluetooth technology in a quest to stop crime in its stores and deter thieves who grab items and take goods to pawn shops or put…

Many consumers not so eager to get back into retail stores

July 29, 2021

Many consumers not so eager to get back into retail stores.

C-store introduces self-order food kiosks

July 29, 2021

CEFCO Convenience Stores, based in Temple, Texas has launched self-order kiosks from Olea Kiosks Inc. with Reji LLC software in two of its kitchen locations…

Variety brand retailer launches self-service machine

July 28, 2021

Miniso, a branded variety retailer, has installed its first unmanned self-service blind box machine into at Suntec City Mall in Singapore, according to a press…

Payment Choice Act aims to protect cash payments

July 28, 2021

U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. of New Jersey has introduced a bill to protect American currency as a form of payment for goods and services, according to a…

Stop & Shop, Volta team up on EV charging stations

July 28, 2021

Stop & Shop has partnered with Volta Industries Inc. to install electric vehicle charging stations at its stores across the Northeast, according to a press…

Digital’s new role for physical retail

Retailers who can create a seamless user experience across both digital and in-store will have a marketing advantage in 2021 and beyond. John Moezzi, of Sharp…

Salt Life brand expanding store footprint

July 27, 2021

Salt Life, a retail brand under the Delta Apparel Inc. umbrella, is opening stores in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Galveston, Texas this year.

Just a fraction of marketers prepared for holiday season

July 27, 2021

With just about four months to go before the holiday retail sales season hits a very small number, 21%, of marketers are prepared even though 41% believe the…

Circle K signs exclusive partnership with Bitcoin Depot

July 27, 2021

Circle K, a convenience store chain that already has more than 700 bitcoin ATMs in 30 states, has signed an exclusive international partnership with Bitcoin…

Virtual reality’s ‘I-Phone Moment’ is here

Consumer VR headset sales are "exploding" due to Oculus Quest 2, causing retail, entertainment and other venues to follow suit, consultant Bob Cooney noted in…

Autonomous shopping rolls out in Bay Area marketplace stores

July 26, 2021

Loop Neighborhood, a California grocery and retail marketplace, is deploying AiFi's computer vision-powered platform at two stores to provide autonomous…

Bed Bath & Beyond advances digital-first strategy

July 26, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond and buybyBaby customers can now pick up purchases curbside at any of the retailer's stores before the store is open for the day and as…

European digital commerce milestone approaching

July 26, 2021

Digital commerce in Europe is clearly taking deeper root and likely to hit a milestone this year in passing the 500 million transactions mark and a penetration…

Top 5 retail macro trends a marketing strategy should address

by Jenny Mulholland — SVP, RAISE CG

Melanie Vala, chief commercial officer at Splitit, shares why the retail marketing effort should address growth and competition, the surge of online shoppers…

Amazon, Lavazza team up on brewer with built-in voice activation

July 23, 2021

Lavazza and Amazon have introduced an espresso brewer that offers consumers voice recognition, according to the Lavazza website. The Lavazzza A Modo Mio Voicy…