More holiday spend this year, says NRF

November 15, 2019

Shoppers will spend 4% more this holiday season, averaging about $1,047.83, compared to 2018. The prime reason? Consumers are in good financial shape…

House of Klarna holds immersive retail pop-up experience

November 14, 2019

A 10-day immersive retail pop-up experience in London, called House of Klarna, offered everything from fashion to lifestyle events for Manchester shoppers. The…

Casey’s General Stores taps Service Management Group for CX management

November 14, 2019

In a quest to discover customer insights, as well as expand loyalty with customers, Casey's General Stores is teaming up with Service Management Group, a…

Amazon launches thousands of free package pickup sites

November 14, 2019

Amazon is expanding its Counter, a network of staffed package pickup locations within partner stores. It is adding thousands of sites, according to a press…

Mobile powering early holiday shopping surge, claims study

November 13, 2019

Adobe Analytics reports holiday shoppers have spent $19.7 billion so far, a 17.5% increase from a year ago. 

PayPal Xoom to launch domestic money transfers with Walmart

November 13, 2019

Xoom, the international money transfer service from PayPal, announced its U.S. domestic rollout with strategic alliances with Walmart and Ria, which will let…

Walmart taps Siri voice ordering for grocery pickup, delivery

November 13, 2019

Japan Airlines knows a crying baby is not a fun flight experience

November 13, 2019

No one likes to sit next to a crying baby on a flight and one airline is hoping to reduce that experience.

Card networks begin EMV SRC rollout for easier online checkout

November 13, 2019

American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover announced the arrival of more secure checkout experiences due to the long-awaited implementation of the EMV…

Under Armour COO to become CEO

November 13, 2019

As of Jan. 1, 2020, performance wear retailer, Under Armour, will have a new CEO when COO Patrik Frisk takes over from current CEO Kevin Plank.Plank has served…

Gen Z influencing household spend, reveals NRF report

November 12, 2019

Today's Generation Z (those born in 1995 or after) is having a greater impact and influence on household spending, according to the National Retail…

Digital branding important to retail consumers, claims report

November 12, 2019

Consumers are all about a brand's digital media presence and expect product inventory to be real-time. User-generated ratings and reviews are also gaining…

Amazon prepping Amazon grocery brand store

November 11, 2019

Amazon is getting ready to open a branded grocery store in Woodland Hills, California, with a 2020 debut date.

Loyalty programs a big target for hackers

November 11, 2019

Loyalty programs are increasingly a focus for hackers and fraudulent e-commerce activity, according to research released by Forter.

Meijer partners with Moovila on budget, HR tech effort

November 11, 2019

Retailer and grocer, Meijer, is deploying Moovila's project management platform for a large cross-company management and human resources revamp. Moovila is a…

Consumers will be busy shopping this holiday season

November 11, 2019

A Tinuiti research report reveals consumers will be bullish on holiday spend this year, with Gen X shoppers likely spending the most. The research, which…

LG delivers direct view LED display for Toronto Maple Leaf Square

November 8, 2019

LG recently deployed a 2,200-square foot direct view LED display at the Maple Leaf Square stadium, the Toronto home of the hockey team the Toronto Maple Leafs…

Enplug debuts mobile apps for holiday digital signage networks

November 8, 2019

Enplug, a cloud-based digital signage software provider, has added new apps for digital signage networks for holidays and events on its App Market. End users…

Oracle opens retail innovation tech center in Portugal

November 8, 2019

Oracle Retail has opened an innovation and technology center in Porto, Portugal focused on developing breakthrough retail innovations using technologies…

Home Depot holiday trees reflect smart tech infusion

November 7, 2019

Home Depot has unveiled a line of pre-lit Christmas trees boasting smart technology that lets tree owners control lights via a smartphone app.