Consumers still leery when it comes to social media site shopping

September 19, 2019

While consumers are increasingly using social media sites when it comes to shopping, a hefty majority (90%) are concerned about security when it comes to…

Shoppers loving the gift card these days

September 19, 2019

There is a consistent 10% year-over-year growth in gift card sales and online-bought cards (in retail and restaurants) are reflecting a 6% increase in check…

Amazon debuts PayCode for cash paying customers

September 18, 2019

Amazon announced the launch of Amazon PayCode, which allows cash paying customers to shop on the Amazon website and pay in person at one of 15,000  Western…

Why retail marketers must get CX right the first time and how open source plays a key role

Lynne Capozzi, CMO at Acquia, maps out why retailers need is a platform that allows them to integrate elements in a modular way, to scale their digital…

A customer experience audit of women's retail

Nick Godfrey, executive vice president and co-founder, Customer Portfolios, explains how an audit of the customer experience is not only necessary but critical…

Revel Systems debuts concierge services for retailers

September 17, 2019

Revel Systems, a provider of a cloud-based point-of-sale and business management platform, has introduced Concierge Services, a program to help retailers…

Trigo raises $22M to scale checkout-free retail POS

September 17, 2019

Trigo, a computer-vision company providing checkout-free systems to grocery retailers, has raised $22 million in an A Round led by growth fund Red Dot Capital…

Welcome to the era of harmonic retail

DeAnn Campbell, retail strategy and research, Harbor Retail, is convinced the next evolutionary era heralds a shift beyond converged commerce to harmonic…

Walgreens offers 3% cash back on Apple Card with Apple Pay deals

September 16, 2019

Apple is partnering with Walgreens to allow customers to earn 3% daily cash when they use the Apple Card with Apple Pay on eligible purchases, including…

Walmart launching unlimited grocery delivery

September 16, 2019

Walmart Inc. plans to roll out its membership-based Delivery Unlimited grocery service to 1,400 stores nationwide starting this fall. 

California supermarket taps NCR Emerald POS platform

September 16, 2019

Northgate Gonzàlez Markets, which serves Southern California, has selected NCR Emerald, a cloud-enabled point-of-sale platform offered on a subscription basis…

How To: Delivering a superior subscription commerce experience

by Chris Anton — Executive Vice President, SnapFulfil

Chris Anton, executive vice president at SnapFulfil, explains why retailers must ensure they deliver the ultimate end-to-end experience to drive sales and meet…

J.C. Penney debuting outdoor shop, in-house outdoor brand

September 13, 2019

Retailer J.C. Penney expects to have an outdoor shop in 100 of its 830 stores by October and is launching an in-house brand, St. John's Bay Outdoor, which will…

Jockey debuts Long Island pop-up experience

September 13, 2019

Jockey International Inc. is running its first pop-up retail store on Long Island, New York.

Target puts a bullseye on loyalty, customer engagement with Circle strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The retailer's latest loyalty program strategy may win over lots of hearts and minds, say industry watchers, as it provides a compelling engagement aspect as…

A deep dive into the click and collect concept

Lauren Leach, director of Conway MacKenzie’s real estate industry vertical, offers a comprehensive look at today's 'click and collect' retail strategy.

Signage, employee presence key aspects to in-store pickup experience

September 12, 2019

When it comes to a successful and rewarding buy-on-line, pick-up-in-store experience key elements include adequate and clear store signage along with store…

Pella Windows & Doors expanding experience centers nationwide

September 12, 2019

Pella Windows & Doors is redesigning more than 200 stores and launching more experience centers across the country in the next three years. The centers are…

Target hiring big time for holiday season

September 12, 2019

Target is busy hiring about 130,000 workers for the upcoming holiday retail season and aims to double the amount of staff handling online orders this year. The…

Things Remembered rolls out iPads for customer personalization strategy

September 11, 2019

To help its customers personalize gift purchases, the retailer, Things Remembered, is rolling out iPads to all of its 174 stores in the first leg of its latest…