5 tidbits from the CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

No matter which way you turn these days, mobile (or mobility) is at the center of most conversations for banks, retailers, restaurants and any other…

Stellar Loyalty, Splick.it/Onosys unveil collaboration

August 18, 2016

Stellar Loyalty and Splick-it/Onosys have announced a partnership to provide a pre-integrated solution for a next generation restaurant experience. 

Paytronix announces winner of loyaltees award

August 18, 2016

Paytronix Systems announced the first winner of its 2016 Paytronix Loyaltees Awards — Pizza Ranch. The award is an annual program designed to spotlight…

Kiosk market to grow more than 4 percent by 2021

August 18, 2016

The global self-service kiosk market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.67 percent by 2021, according to a new report by Research and…

Retailers aren't texting enough and that's a bad thing

August 12, 2016

Retailers aren't texting as much as they should and it could be hurting the bottom line.

Google beats Dropbox as small retailers' top favorite technology

August 12, 2016

When it comes to technology tools small and medium retailers love Google. In fact the love grew so much this year it knocked Dropbox out of the top ranking of…

Target taps supply chain veteran as SVP

August 12, 2016

Target has tapped retail and technology supply chain veteran Preston Mosier, as senior VP, fulfillment operations, beginning Aug. 14.

Petsmart deploys unique musical experience for pets, owners

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

Family pets spending time at a Petsmart PetsHotel, as well as their owners, are getting a much more lyrical experience as the retailer is piping in playlists…

Consumers not a very patient lot, reveals study

August 11, 2016

Companies succeeding at digital customer response will be successful as that's what consumers expect, according to a Northridge Group report. 

Frank Mayer and Associates debut streamlined display

August 10, 2016

Frank Mayer and Associates Inc. is partnering with Braven Bluetooth to create a display that complements Braven’s new line of outdoor speakers.

Tips for meeting Generation Z customer expectations

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Questions about the trickiest group of consumers answered: Unlock the secret to effectively reaching Generation Z.

If you are not at the table, you’re on the menu

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Omnichannel is not an option … it's a question of survival.

Japanese retailer launches New Jersey location

August 9, 2016

MUJI, a Japanese retailer, is launching a New Jersey store, located at the Westfield Garden State Plaza shopping center.

Macy's teams with Grandin Road to give customers a scare

August 8, 2016

This September, Grandin Road, a direct retailer of home furnishings and decor, will collaborate with Macy's Herald Square in New York City to open a seasonal…

Glik’s opens first Kansas store

August 8, 2016

Glik’s, an Illinois-based retailer, will open its first Kansas store later this year and three additional stores in the state over the next 18 months.

What retailers need to know, and expect, about virtual digital technology

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

Virtual assistant technologies will gain big traction in the next six years, yet use of virtual digital assistants may be a bit slower within retail for a few…

4 ways to leverage mobile to better connect with customers

If you imagine your mobile-optimized website as one of the doors to your business—and you’re like most retailers—more people walk in that door than any other…

Tuesday Morning enjoys substantial store growth, additions

August 5, 2016

Tuesday Morning, a high-end home goods retailer, is expanding its Dallas, Texas location in Preston Shopping Center and opening  new unit in Plano's Parker…

Wal-Mart buying Jet would be a win for Wal-Mart, Jet, consumers and yes, of course, Amazon

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

The news of the top retailer looking to acquire the newest Amazon.com competitor has consumers and industry watchers talking.

Office Depot plans to shutter another 300 stores

August 5, 2016

Office Depot intends to close another 300 stores over the next three years as it continues to revamp and re-strategize.