UK retailer opening 60 stores by year's end

June 2, 2021

Geek Retreat, a gaming café and events retailer in the U.K., plans to open 60 stores by the end of 2021 which keeps it on track to meet its 100 new-store goal…

It's official: Amazon Prime Day happening June 21-22

June 2, 2021

Amazon announced Wednesday that its annual Prime Day sales event will be held from June 21-22, which its says will offer over 2 millions deals across every…

7-Eleven installing EV charging stations at hundreds of stores

June 2, 2021

Convenience store, 7-Eleven, plans to install 500 direct-current EV charging stations at 250 North America locations.

Colorado cannabis dispensary automates purchases via vending machines

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kind Love, a Glendale, Colorado dispensary,, opted for a cannabis vending machine that dispenses the product at the machine instead of requiring the customer…

5 ways BOPIS improves the in-location customer experience

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

Bobby Marhamat, CEO of Raydiant, offers best practices for crafting a successful BOPIS strategy.

Wilson debuts premium sportwear line

June 1, 2021

The competitive industry of sport and athletic leisurewear is more competitive now that Wilson Sporting Goods has debuted a premium line of athletic lifestyle…

Live webinar: Digital retail requires putting cybersecurity front and center

A free one-hour webinar on June 15 will detail why retailers -- given the consumer digital push in response to the pandemic -- must focus on shoring up…

Gap, Walmart partner on home brand

June 1, 2021

Gap is teaming up with Walmart on a home brand and the effort signifies a "new chapter" for the apparel retailer, according to Gap CEO Sonia Syngal.

Prime Day arriving late June, claims report

June 1, 2021

Amazon's annual big sale, Prime Day, is reportedly happening June 21-22, according to a Fortune report citing a Bloomberg story.

Coin Cloud announces partnerships with c-stores and more

May 31, 2021

Coin Cloud, a provider of digital currency kiosks, has announced multi-year retail partnerships with CAL's Convenience Stores, United Natural Foods Inc. and…

bp, Diebold Nixdorf team up to support retail site, payment technology

May 31, 2021

Global fuel retailer bp has extended its multi-year, managed services agreement with Diebold Nixdorf and will leverage DN AllConnect Services globally to…

How self-service is helping fuel cannabis dispensaries' nationwide expansion

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-service technology will continue to play an important role in the expansion of cannabis related products — medical use, recreational use and non-THC and…

Father's Day spend will be record high, predicts NRF

May 28, 2021

Spending on Father's Day this year will be a record-setter, the National Retail Federation said, hitting more than $20.1 billion.

Dick's CEO: 'We are in a great lane right now'

May 28, 2021

The 2021 first quarter proved bountiful for Dick's Sporting Goods as it reported a 115% jump in same-store sales compared to first quarter 2020.

Automating conflict resolution to boost customer satisfaction

by Dan Slavin — CEO, CodeBroker

Dan Slavin, CEO and co-founder of CodeBroker, shares how just one error with an order can be enough to get 78% of consumers to stop doing business with a…

Why digital signage is more critical than ever in post-COVID retail

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

A Sharp NEC Display leader shares insight on digital signage trends in the post-COVID retail environment and the role a mobile device will play going forward.

Rural lifestyle retailer extends Citi Retail relationship

May 27, 2021

Tractor Supply Company (TSC), the country's largest operator of rural lifestyle retail stores, is extending its longstanding credit card partnership with Citi…

Under Armour hikes hourly minimum pay

May 27, 2021

Under Armour is boosting its minimum pay rate for hourly store associates by 50% in the U.S. and Canada starting June 6.

Report: Amazon may be launching pharmacy business

May 26, 2021

Amazon is reportedly looking to move into the pharmacy business and the news prompted a dip in shares for CVS of 3%, and 4% for Walgreens, according to a CNBC…

Interactive retail displays charting new territory

by Katie Kochelek — Marketing Specialist, Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.

Retail displays are an important component of a successful marketing plan, calling attention to a brand's products and building a loyal customer base. With…