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.

Retail beauty player Birchbox gets robust investment infusion

August 4, 2016

Investors are investing $15 million, in the form of a convertible note, in retail beauty startup Birchbox.

Kohl's now home to Under Armour line

August 4, 2016

Under Armour and Kohl's are partnering up in what the two retail players believe will be a lucrative deal and a win for consumers seeking quality merchandise.

Nordstrom Rack racks up new Canada locations

August 3, 2016

Nordstrom will open off-price retail Nordstrom Rack stores in Calgary and Vaughan, Ontario by spring 2018. The Seattle-based retailer has opened three of its…

Report: Wal-Mart looking to buy etailer Jet for $3B

The Wall Street Journal reports the one-year-old Amazon competitor could be bought for $3 billion.

Zuznow releases new tools simplifying web, app design

August 3, 2016

Zuznow, a mobile development platform, is debuting an ehanced enterprise mobility development platform featuring no-code “point-and-click” options, which let…

The empathic enterprise: What are your balance points?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Key questions for winning by staying human in a digital age.

Zimmerman campaign targets consumers suffering from unique fear

August 3, 2016

Zimmerman Advertising has launched a retail campaign for hhgregg, targeting shoppers who struggle with “fear of better options," or FOBO.

FileMaker debuts business bundle, free small business toolkit

August 3, 2016

FileMaker, an Apple subsidiary, is rolling out its new Service Business Toolkit and Idea to iPad bundle for small retailers striving to go digital.

Luxury retailer opens big new store

August 1, 2016

Holt Renfrew, a Canadian luxury retailer, has opened its new 130,000-square-foot retail space located at Square One in Mississauga, Canada.

Partner Tech taps new members for executive team

August 1, 2016

Partner Tech, a designer and manufacturer of POS solutions, has announced new members of executive team.

Experts share mobile app strategy, best practices insight

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

If there is one reason retailers must move forward with a mobile app strategy it’s this: consumers not paying in cash spend an average of 13 percent more when…

Bots, in-store tech top trends taking place in retail

The first half of the year boasted big changes for the retail industry, with beloved brands like Target completely redesigning their store, and the convenience…

In-store still beats online when it comes to shopping

July 29, 2016

In-store shopping still ranks top with consumers.

Digital assistants will be $623B market by 2020

July 29, 2016

Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant aren't the only digital assistants contributing to the $7.9 billion global industry.

Amazon debuts product launch option for entrepreneurs

July 29, 2016

Amazon Launchpad is now launching a Kickstarter Collection, highlighting over 300 products from startups such as Piper, Zivix, Prynt, and MudWatt.

Why retailers should cater to deal-hunting college students

July 28, 2016

The research is clear: retailers offering back-to-college promotions and boasting a strong social media presence are bound for success.

Jacksonville home for new Amazon fulfillment center

July 28, 2016

Amazon.com is planning to open an 800,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Jacksonville, FL. The center will create 1,500 full-time job openings.