Hikvision draws customers to Dubai mall with LED displays

September 27, 2021

To increase foot traffic to its Dubai Festival City Mall showroom, and to create an in-store customer experience, leading Middle East retailer Jashanmal has…

Sears shuttering last traditional store in Illinois

September 27, 2021

Sears will close its last traditional store in Illinois on Nov. 14, though nearly a dozen related brand locations will remain up and running.

Outform debuts automated sample dispenser

September 24, 2021

Outform, a retail solutions company, has debuted PodDrop, an automated sample dispenser that offers a new in-store discovery experience that allows brands to…

AI robotics startup launching autonomous retail solutions

September 24, 2021

Wings, a robotics and AI startup developing autonomous businesses, has released Nectar, a new category of autonomous sustainable retail powered by the…

What’s next in retail CX: 3 top takeaways

by Gabe Larsen — VP Growth, Kustomer

Gabe Larsen, VP of growth at Kustomer, shares insight from experts on delivering consultative, personalized experience in the new digital world of retail.

Kuusoft displays welcome visitors to Vancouver Aquarium

September 23, 2021

Kuusoft Digital Signage Solutions, a digital menu board and display solutions provider, is welcoming visitors back to the Vancouver Aquarium in British…

Local Express debuts kiosk service for retailers

September 23, 2021

Local Express, an e-commerce solution designed for independent grocery stores, enterprises and food retailers, has introduced an in-store kiosk service…

Brazilian mall franchise deploying cryptocurrency ATMs

September 22, 2021

BR Malls, a mall franchise in Brazil, has announced it will deploy 15 cryptocurrency ATMs in malls across the country through a partnership with Coin Cloud.

Imageholders debuts gesture controlled touchless kiosk

September 22, 2021

Imageholders has unveiled its first gesture controlled touchless kiosk in response to the global pandemic, according to a press release.

Tesco taps Tomra reverse vending machines for Slovakia supermarkets

September 22, 2021

Tesco, the U.K.-based supermarket chain, has selected Tomra to supply its reverse beverage container vending machines in Slovakia when the country's deposit…

Dry cleaner opens locker-based service

September 22, 2021

CD One Price Cleaners, a laundry and dry cleaning service with nearly 40 locations across the Midwest, opened its first locker-based location at 415 17th Ave N…

China retail sales not growing as expected

September 21, 2021

China's retail sales grew just 2.5% in August, compared to a year ago, well below the 7% growth expected by industry analysts.

Retailers challenged by ‘ghosting’ employees

September 21, 2021

The advent and continuation of the coronavirus has made hiring and retaining employees a tough challenge for all businesses big and small, and now a new trend…

How convenience retailers can use store data to support customer experiences

by Jake Bolling

Jake Bolling, co-founder and CEO at Skupos, explains that consumers expect a certain amount of personalization today and for convenience store operators that…

Shoppers spend more when shopping but store trips still on decline

September 20, 2021

The average retail spend per shopping occasion remains higher during the coronavirus pandemic, hitting $34 a trip or more since March, 2020.

Kroger taps Instacart for expanded delivery strategy

September 20, 2021

Kroger is teaming up with Instacart to drive its grocery delivery business forward and is debuting a 30-minute or less delivery promise.

Walmart testing self-driving vehicles for delivery strategy

September 20, 2021

Walmart is testing self-driving cars in a collaboration that involves Ford Motor and AI provider Argo AI for expanding its product delivery strategy.

Expert offers insight on securing retail data: It’s all about a lack of trust

Netsurion VP of Product Management, Jason Graf, provides invaluable insight on why retailers need to take a ‘never trust, always verify’ approach when it comes…

Brick-and-mortar retail not going anywhere soon

September 17, 2021

The retail brick-and-mortar segment, despite COVID-19 and the increasing consumer online purchase activity, isn't going anywhere soon.

Australian fragrance maker expands online reach

September 17, 2021

The Glasshouse Fragrances, a fragrance maker based in Australia, is expanding its e-commerce channel strategy via two online retailers. The brand is offering…