1-800-Flowers launches 'MomVerse' for Mother’s Day sentiment

May 9, 2023

Consumers needing help finding just the right words for Mother's Day now have MomVerse, a consumer experience powered by ChatGPT offered at 1-800-Flowers.com.

Walmart Commerce Technologies teams with Infosys on omnichannel solutions

May 8, 2023

Walmart Commerce Technologies is collaborating with Infosys to provide scalable omnichannel solutions to retailers that promise to simplify customer and…

University tech supply store adds vending machine

May 8, 2023

12th Man Technology, a technology supply store on the Texas A&M University campus, has placed a vending machine in the school's Zachry building to offer…

Consumers craving personalization

May 8, 2023

Nearly half of consumers, over 40%, are hungry for personalization in the customer experience and are willing to provide more data in order to get it.

5 ways to optimize online experiences to reach a new generation of shoppers

As consumers face continued economic uncertainty, punishing inflation, and other disruptive factors, many are changing their buying behaviors again.

Arts, crafts vending machines expand in Washington town

May 5, 2023

Vending machines offering arts and craft items have popped up around Bellingham, Washington in the past year, according to a Cascade Daily report.

Athlete’s Food intros neighborhood concept store

May 5, 2023

The Athlete's Food has opened its neighborhood concept store at Atlantic Station in midtown Atlanta.

Creators driving Gen Z shopping

May 5, 2023

Social media creators are the most trusted by Gen Z shoppers and are driving a majority of Gen Z shopping decisions online and in stores with 75% making…

Sofa maker taps Fluent Commerce for strategic growth plans

May 4, 2023

DFS, the top sofa maker and retailer in the U.K., is deploying the Fluent Commerce order management systems to support its home fulfillment program as well as…

Most consumers will ditch a preferred brand to save money

May 4, 2023

A good number of American consumers believe brands are using inflation as an excuse to increase prices and 88% are willing to ditch a preferred brand to save…

Most women identify as primary household shopper

May 4, 2023

Over three-quarters of women identify as the primary household shopper and yet brands and certain retail categories continue to focus on men as the big…

Pandemic habits still in play with consumers

May 3, 2023

Consumer habits adopted during the two-year COVID-19 pandemic remain in play as 68% of consumers are shopping more online due to delivery speed and flexibility…

Luxury fashion brand teams up on unique showcase experience

May 3, 2023

Luxury fashion brand Valentino is tapping GameOn Technology's chat platform for an innovative showcase and customer experience.

Kroger taps Extreme Networks for store of the future

May 3, 2023

Kroger is teaming up with Extreme Networks Inc. to drive engaging in-store experiences as well as streamline store operations.

Toys R' Us heading to Mexico

May 2, 2023

For the first time ever there will be a Toys Us brand presence in Mexico.

Poshmark debuts live shopping approach

May 2, 2023

Fashion resale marketplace Poshmark has debuted Posh Shows, a live shopping product that lets users livestream on Poshmark to sell items.

3 ways to build stronger brand loyalty in today’s digital world

by Elissa Quinby

When it comes to customer acquisition and fostering loyalty retailers need to take advantage of all the digital tools available.

Ikea debuts business member loyalty program

May 2, 2023

Ikea is offering business members discounts, design support and other resources as part of a free loyalty program focused on small businesses.

Networld Media Group launches Automation & Self-Service

May 1, 2023

Networld Media Group has announced the newest addition to its portfolio of online B2B media brands. The website, Automation & Self-Service, provides news…

Bed Bath & Beyond competitors step up on coupon opportunity

May 1, 2023

While the infamous blue 20% off coupons aren't in play at Bed Bath & Beyond as it liquidates stores as part of its bankruptcy activity, the coupons are…