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Back-to-School: Generational needs, budget-conscious shoppers present retail challenges
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Shoppers are investing in electronic gadgets and keeping an eye on the school spending budget this year.
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Pilot success spurs mobile ad efforts at Marathon stores
July 29, 2015
A 90-day trial run by Golden Pantry Food Stores reveals iSIGN technology to be an effective marketing tool.
read nowTripAdvisor app integration expands customer engagement capability
July 29, 2015
The new TripAdvisor integration is the latest addition to Enplug’s app portfolio geared toward boosting customer interaction via social networks
read nowNRF expects 2015 second half to be more robust in sales activity
July 28, 2015
While the NRF's initial sales expectations aren't what they were back in February there is still a big bright spot ahead for retailers in the second half of…
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Free webinar offers insight on Which Wich CRM strategy
July 28, 2015
The live webinar will provide a rare opportunity to learn about customer relationship management from the business enterprise and gain unique insight on…
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Apple Watch to hit Best Buy shelves in time for holiday retail season
July 27, 2015
Best Buy tapped to sell Apple Watch starting Aug. 7.
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Back to School: Shoppers will make more trips, spend more and seek out the best price
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Survey reveals traditional items being replaced on shopping lists, and students are even buying their own supplies these days.
read nowMacy's aims to engage, tap shoppers' opinion in merchandising move
July 27, 2015
The goal is to engage young shoppers in merchandising to ensure its Junior department is hip.
read nowPaytronix launches platform to 'measure, improve loyalty campaign performance'
July 27, 2015
Paytronix Systems has unveiled the Paytronix Campaign Center, an enhancement to the Paytronix Rewards Platform that enables marketers to determine the…
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Report: Amazon launching drive-thru grocery store concept
July 27, 2015
Amazon is reportedly once again expanding its retail footprint, this time with a Silicon Valley-based food selling operation.
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No surprise: Gallup finds mobile wallets low priority for consumers
by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group
Just 13 percent of more than 17,000 consumers surveyed have a digital wallet on their smartphone.
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Study: It's a mobile, mobile, mobile retailing world
July 24, 2015
New report reveals mobile apps generate almost 50 percent of mobile transactions for some of the biggest e-commerce players.
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Amazon earnings reveal big sales, accomplishments across business lines
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Amazon had a good second quarter, and leaders said it proved once again the retailer’s motto of great prices, shopping convenience and putting the customer…
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Children's deaths ignite massive Ikea dresser recall
July 23, 2015
Reports of children killed last year is prompting the Swedish furniture seller to provide consumers with wall-mount kits to stop dressers from flipping over on…
read nowGirl toy sales slump proving to be a challenge for retailers
July 23, 2015
Girls aren't buying as many toys these days as boys and it's impacting the bottom line for retailers.
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The use of digital signage as a wayfinding solution
by Kisha Wilson — Marketing Manager, SlabbKiosks
A study conducted by SignAd Network found that "digital video in public venues reaches more Americans each month than online videos." It's no surprise then…
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Back to School: How one NY retailer is approaching the business season
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In this fourth installment of the 10-part Back-to-School series the focus is on a NY clothing retailer undertaking new strategies to boost loyalty and revamp…
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Google mobile buy button move is all about helping consumers, retailers
July 22, 2015
Search giant Google not only wants its users to find what they need but buy what they need without leaving its website.
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Amazon expands handyman service to 15 metro areas
July 22, 2015
Amazon Home Services is expanding nationwide in terms of providers and services, as it begins moving into 15 metro areas including Atlanta, Boston, Miami and…
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Back to School: Sales to dip nearly 10% despite other economy gains
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Despite positive economic moves in the housing and job markets, the retail back-to-school sales season won't be as robust as last year. Overall, however…
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