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November retail beats last year's sales by 6%
December 28, 2017
It was a happy November for retailers as sales increased 6 percent compared to a year ago, according to the National Retail Federation.
read nowInnovative retail strategies help boost holiday sales to record-setting numbers
December 27, 2017
Holiday retail sales increased 4.9 percent over the previous year, marking the largest year-over-year increase since 2011, according to the latest Mastercard…
read nowNYC Amtrak boosts travel experience
December 27, 2017
Amtrak is focused on helping consumers and travelers find their way around New York City's Penn Station more easily with a new "FindYourWay" app, according to…
read nowRetailers may be missing in-store sales opps, claims study
December 26, 2017
A Scandit survey reveals 74 percent of shoppers feel positive toward brick-and-mortar retailers, but a lack of digital engagement is prompting them to buy…
read nowCiti Retail study reveals shopper savings in play this season
December 26, 2017
A nationwide study from Citi Retail Services reveals more than two thirds of U.S. consumers who participate in a rewards program expect to save about $149 this…
read nowBrother Mobile Solutions, Petrosoft partner on retail solutions strategy
December 25, 2017
Brother Mobile Solutions is partnering with Petrosoft, a provider of cloud-based solutions, and will be using Brother's RuggedJet mobile printers with its…
read nowExtended retail hours may not be a winning strategy, claims IBM
December 22, 2017
Retailers extending store hours may not find it a winning proposition, according to IBM holiday season predictions, and they will likely have the weather to…
read nowWayfinding kiosks offer hotline to Santa
December 22, 2017
Wayfinding kiosks in New York City and London are offering a hotline to Santa Claus, according to Endgadget. The LinkNYC kiosks in New York City and the InLink…
read nowKiosk lets shopper design, order puffy jackets
December 21, 2017
A new 6-foot tall self-serve kiosk allows consumers to design and purchase a puffy jacket, selecting from a choice of sizes, colors and materials, according to…
read nowEmotions play big role in customer engagement, report reveals
December 20, 2017
A strong emotional engagement with the consumer could help retailers boost annual revenues by 5 percent, according to a Capgemini report.
read nowDigital signage market to grow up 8.21 percent from 2017 to 2022
December 20, 2017
The global digital signage market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.21 percent from 2017 to 2022, according to a report by ReportBuyer.
read nowEntries needed for annual Mobile Retail App Comparison Guide
December 19, 2017
Mobile Payments Today is preparing its second annual Mobile Retail App Comparison Guide. This guide will be the definitive resource for retailers' mobile apps…
read nowRetail therapy is real and costing consumers more than $1,500 a year
December 19, 2017
A Swap.com survey revealed retail therapy is costing consumers an average of $1,652 each year and making up more than a fifth of all purchases.
read nowInfocrest Technology debuts self-serve kiosk for retail
December 19, 2017
Infocrest Technology has introduced self-service ordering kiosks for retail applications, according to a press release.
read nowSymphony Retail Solutions taps Ryan Powell as VP
December 18, 2017
Ryan Powell is the new vice president of merchandising and category management for Symphony Retail Solutions and will be response for a range of areas…
read nowSelf-serve order pickup robot expands for U.S. retailers, supports smart locker technology
December 18, 2017
Bell and Howell announced the 100th U.S. installation of the PackRobot, a 16-foot-tall, automated package pickup system manufactured by Cleveron, a European…
read nowRetailer makes splash in Vegas with LED displays
December 15, 2017
M&K Enterprises, the parent company of Vegas EXP, is teaming up with NanoLumens to deploy a 17- by 6-foot LED display at its Vegas EXP retail store on the…
read nowScala adds media player to digital signage portfolio
December 15, 2017
Scala Inc., a subsidiary of Stratacache, has launched its Scala Media Player for digital signage. The player is an end-to-end solution built to help create…
read nowBluewater Grill to enable pay-at-the-table with TableSafe
December 15, 2017
TableSafe Inc., maker of a pay-at-the-table platform for full-service restaurants, announced Bluewater Grill Restaurants will adopt the Rail payment platform…
read now7-Eleven testing mobile ordering for delivery, in-store pickup
December 14, 2017
7-Eleven is testing on-demand ordering for delivery or in-store pickup at select Dallas stores with its new 7-ElevenNOW smartphone app, according to a press…
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