Brace yourselves: EMV is here

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

The liability shift hits Oct. 1, but there's still a lot of work to be done to get consumers and merchants ready for a new payments environment.

From baby shoes to custom shoes in supply chain reliability

by Tom Redd — Global Vice President, Strategic Communications SAP, SAP

Our version of the supply chain today has become much more complex. Along with this complexity, the role of supply chain management (SCM) has increased in…

Epicor rolls out new inventory, donations features in product upgrade

October 1, 2015

New features range from business analytics to charitable donation capabilities.

More than a few retailers playing catch-up in EMV card compliance

October 1, 2015

While the big retailers are compliant with the EMV credit card chip mandate hitting today, many retailers are playing catch-up, a new study reveals.

Pop-ups: From temporary to trendsetting.

by Ethan Whitehill — CEO, two west inc

Brands are using pop-ups to create eye-catching and exclusive encounters that shake up their customers’ routines and create buzz.

Retailers share smartphone apps they find invaluable

September 30, 2015

A good work-life balance is key when you're a retail business owner. Find out which apps are helping retailers with that goal.

J.C. Penney taps senior leader for chief merchant role

September 30, 2015

Newly minted CEO makes a big executive appointment.

3 email tasks to tackle before big holiday shopping season hits

With just a week or so to go before consumers start holiday shopping in earnest, retailers need to make sure these email marketing loose ends are tied up

Kohl’s propels omnichannel, digital strategy to make shopping easier than ever

September 29, 2015

Kohl’s is launching a slew of omnichannel and digital strategies aimed at making shopping online and at its brick-and-mortar location easier than ever.

Consumers shopping more and that's a good omen as holiday season looms

September 29, 2015

Consumers are spending more thanks to lower gas prices, increased hiring and wages.

Amazon debuts Detroit office as tech hub location, expansion is ahead

September 28, 2015

Currently there are about 100 employees working in software development, advertising and engineering at the new office.

Whole Foods slicing workforce to remain competitive, lower pricing

September 28, 2015

Whole Foods Market plans to reduce its workforce by 1.6 percent in the next two months.

PAR launches POS terminal for restaurant, retail deployments

September 28, 2015

The eighth-generation platform uses Intel processor technology to maximize performance and enhance guest experience.

Will the future of retail be place, purple fairy dust or prime?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

The battle for core customers is heating up on many fronts

Couche-Tard aims to refresh, streamline brands

September 25, 2015

The goal is to boost consumer recognition and drive stronger product marketing.

Macy's targets millennial consumers with a special shopping experience

September 25, 2015

Special shopping section will even boast a 'blow dry bar' in the near future.

DirectBuy debuts app to drive consumer website access, product sales

September 25, 2015

New mobile app features unique product recommendation service.

Creating a personal experience: First steps and the best steps

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

Experts offer up insight on what to do first in the personalization strategy and how to get started with some simple steps.

The next era of retail disruption: Experience

by Emily Carroll — Marketing Manager, Prendi Pty Ltd

Retailers must embrace the latest disruption in retail, the experience, in order to keep up with ever-growing consumer expectations — and technologies such as…

Online personal touch can prove as elusive as finding boat sneakers in the fall

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

The personal experience can be missing at even the most tenured ecommerce retailers as a search for white sneakers reveals.