Self-service gains traction among consumers

June 3, 2020

A good majority of consumers, 83%, will use self-service options when available, reflecting a spike of 7% from 2019.

Robling offers free analytics tool for retailers

June 2, 2020

Robling is offering retailers a free analytics application that can help provide key insights as they plan and deploy store re-opening strategies.

Most consumers not ready to resume regular life

June 2, 2020

While retailers and restaurants are re-opening and businesses begin to resume regular operations a good number of consumers are not as ready.

NRF calls for leadership, collaboration in light of destructive protest incidents

June 2, 2020

The National Retail Federation, in response to the protest activity relating to the death of a Minnesota man while in police custody that has resulted in…

Big consumer spending drop in April, reveals report

June 1, 2020

Consumers weren't busy spending during COVID-19 lockdown in April as consumer spend declined 13.6%, according to a Bureau of Economic Analysis report.

Costco putting samplers back to work

June 1, 2020

Missing those yummy snack bites while shopping at Costco?

Citizen protests force Amazon to close hubs, Target to shutter stores

June 1, 2020

Protest demonstrations regarding the recent death of George Floyd, who died while being arrested by police in Minnesota, prompted Amazon to close hubs in…

Semnox introduces Parafait to allow amusement centers to manage social distancing

May 29, 2020

Semnox has introduced its Parafait suite to help family entertainment centers and theme parks deploy social distancing restrictions to ensure customer and…

Datalogic invests in cashierless checkout provider AWM Smart Shelf

May 29, 2020

Datalogic, a provider of automatic data capture and process automation solutions, has invested an undisclosed sum in AWM Smart Shelf, an artificial…

Steritech debuts audit service to help retailers adhere to pandemic protocols

May 29, 2020

Steritech, which offers safety consulting and solutions, is offering retailers a new service aimed at helping them comply with COVID-19 safety measures.

Crate and Barrel taps Gladly for deeper customer service, revenue growth

May 29, 2020

Furniture retailer Crate and Barrel is deploying Gladly's payments solution for messaging channels in a quest to drive revenue as well as provide more…

Under Armour store reopenings hit nearly 50%

May 29, 2020

Under Armour will have nearly half of its North America stores open as of today as it continues its phased approach to getting back to business in the wake of…

Social distancing births marketing opp for retailers, restaurants

May 27, 2020

Mandated social distancing requirements during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has ignited an innovative marketing strategy for restaurants and clothing…

SMBs optimistic on recouping losses due to COVID-19

May 27, 2020

More than half of small retailers, 68%, believe they will be able to recoup the financial loss brought on by COVID-19 and related mandatory shutdowns over the…

Consumer financial concerns not subsiding

May 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has more than a quarter of U.S. consumers worried about making payments and nearly half, 43%, are delaying large purchases given the…

TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods prepping to re-open last phase of stores by month's end

May 26, 2020

TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods stores are on track to re-open remaining company-owned locations by the end of June and expects to encounter big consumer…

Consumer stimulus monies spend goes beyond essential needs

May 26, 2020

Consumers are spending the stimulus monies provided by the federal government due to the economic fallout from COVID-19 on non-essential items and retailers…

LG intros COVID-19 line of digital signage solutions

May 26, 2020

LG Business Solutions USA has introduced its Health Protocol Solutions series to offer information on policies, sanitation procedures and other real-time…

Citcon, Tulip enable QR code payments and luxury, fashion retailers

May 22, 2020

Citcon, a Santa Clara, California-based mobile payment platform, is partnering with Tulip, an in-store mobile application provider, to enable QR code payments…

Shopify rolls out banking, pay later, local delivery options for merchants

May 21, 2020