Veesual bumps up virtual try-on features

February 17, 2025

Veesual, a Paris-based AI-powered virtual try-on platform, has added two features, switch model and multi-sizing, to its platform.

Stop & Shop deploys 'savings station' kiosks

February 14, 2025

Stop & Shop has completed the installation of its "Savings Station" kiosks in all of its 350-plus stores across five states, according to a Chain Store Age…

Instacart leader talks Caper Cart and why it may be the game-changer for grocery retail

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

In this episode of the CX Innovators podcast, Nick Nickitas, general manager, local independent grocery, at Instacart, shares insight with…

Proto, Hologram Media Network ad network debuts at 30 Simon Malls

February 14, 2025

Hologram Media Network and Proto have launched an always-on holographic advertising network via Proto Luma devices at Simon malls nationwide.

Celebrating inspirational women founders winning customer loyalty this International Women’s Day

by Fiona Stevens — Director of Marketing, LoyaltyLion

Customers don’t just want good products; they want to connect with brands that share their values. Founder-led engagement — whether through education…

At the Watercooler with Johanna Hinkle, product lead at Toshiba's Innovation & Incubation Center

by Retail Customer Experience

Johanna Hinkle, director of portfolio management, at the Innovation & Incubation Center for Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, discusses her career path…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

JCPenney debuts bulk order purchasing website

February 13, 2025

JCPenney has debuted a tool that expands its support for retailers and nonprofits looking to purchase products at bulk order prices.

Ace Hardware launches yard care subscription service

February 13, 2025

Ace Hardware has launched Ace YardRX, a subscription service for yard care.

Kroger debuts virtual health coaching for members

February 12, 2025

Kroger is hoping to help loyalty members achieve their health and wellness goals with digital support via "OptUP Your Nutrition," a free nutrition coaching…

How to leverage AI, automation to prevent common customer experience challenges

by Ed Durbin — Vice president and general manager of industry strategy for retail and consumer goods, Talkdesk

By blending the precision and scalability of automation with the empathy and creativity of human agents, retailers can remain agile, resilient, and prepared to…

CVS customers can access 'locked products' via app

February 12, 2025

CVS is testing a way for loyalty members to unlock products behind glass cabinets. The feature, known as "smart locks," is part of the chain's new Health app…

Linnworks, Temu partnership offers online retalers opportunity for streamlined operations

February 11, 2025

Linnworks, which provides inventory, order and warehouse management solutions for online retailers, has partnered with Temu, a global e-commerce marketplace…

Honeylove modernizes production chain with Inspectorio management platform

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

The intimate apparel brand replaced a manual, disconnected system and can now enable predictive analytics and automated assessment to improve efficiency.

Holographic glasses-free 3D displays are next evolution of digital signage solutions

Holographic glasses-free 3D digital signage might seem futuristic, but the technology delivers unparallel communication with visual display technology that…

BJ’s debuts tap and pay at gas locations across 21 states

February 11, 2025

BJ's Wholesale Club is offering a tap and pay option at all of its 186 gas locations in 21 states.

Costco raises hourly pay for most workers

February 10, 2025

Costco has raised pay for most of its hourly workers.

Lidl UK to roll out digital micro-donation system at self-checkouts

February 10, 2025

Lidl is set to become the first U.K. supermarket chain to introduce Pennies, a digital micro-donation system, to self-checkouts, according to a Birmingham Live…

Amazon expands Whole Foods CEO role

February 7, 2025

Amazon is expanding the role of Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel to oversee its worldwide grocery stores business, including Amazon Go convenience stores and…

Customers need more than frictionless experiences in retail

Retailers today need to recognize the true reason why people abandon their shopping carts. They got distracted and then they forgot.

True Religion platform debuts during Super Bowl week

February 7, 2025

True Religion, a lifestyle brand, is debuting a new brand platform, called "Own Your True," during Super Bowl week.