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Consumers expect ease of use, security from bank's mobile app
June 13, 2017
Retail bank and credit card customers now prefer mobile to all other channels, but rate ease of use as a differentiator among top-performing mobile apps.
read nowJ.C. Penney targeting college living furnishings to drive sales
June 13, 2017
J.C. Penney is hoping a full-throttle focus on college kids' desire for furnishings will help spur sales though it's going to be a challenge given hefty…
read nowAnn Taylor, Lane Bryant, Dress Barn join list of latest retail store closings
June 13, 2017
The list of retailers shuttering brick-and-mortar locations is getting a bit longer.
read nowWalmart: We're making inroads against powerhouse Amazon
June 13, 2017
Walmart is beginning to close in on Amazon's territory as top online retailer and its online operations chief attributes the successful strategy, in part, to…
read nowGymboree files Chapter 11, hundreds of stores will close
June 13, 2017
Gymboree, a children's clothing retailer, will remain in business but has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will close at least one third to half of its 1,28…
read nowWalmart pilots self-service kiosk for fast online order delivery
June 12, 2017
A few lucky Walmart shoppers in Oklahoma City are the first to test an automated kiosk being used to distribute online grocery orders in under a minute.
read nowSoftBank buying Boston Dynamics to boost robotic advancements
June 12, 2017
Robotics pioneer Boston Dynamics, owned by Google's Alphabet Inc., is being acquired by SoftBank Group Corp.
read nowConsumers love tech in the brick-and-mortar retail experience
June 12, 2017
A new Bouncepad survey reveals U.S. consumers love stores that offer technology and they want more tech options in the shopping experience.
read nowPalace Station Casino deploys large LED displays for bingo room
June 8, 2017
NanoLumens recently installed two LED displays at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The displays include a 1.5-foot tall by 56-foot wide Nixel…
read nowHandbags ruled in Mom's day shopping this year
June 7, 2017
When it comes to buying something for mom on her special day, a good number of consumers hit the handbag and purse aisles, according to a new research from…
read nowHackers target digital signage in Liverpool, England
June 6, 2017
Recently, hackers hijacked an outdoor display in Liverpool England to display the message, "We suggest you improve your security. Sincerely, your friendly…
read nowLululemon stretches marketing focus beyond the yoga realm
June 6, 2017
While yoga enthusiasts remain a prime focus, Lululemon is stretching its marketing bandwidth to lure in other active consumers, such as those who surf.
read nowApple Pay Cash to debut this fall as mobile P2P market expands
June 6, 2017
One of the worst kept secrets in payments became official Monday when Apple revealed its entry into the person-to-person payments market with an upcoming…
read nowConsumers hungry for 3D printing, targeted notifications
June 6, 2017
A new Interactions survey on what shoppers want from retail technology reveals consumers are hungry for targeted notifications in the shopping experience and…
read nowCostco sales, earnings beat analysts' expectations
June 5, 2017
Don't tell Costco the retail industry is under siege because it won't believe you.
read nowAEVI, Tanda partner up on POS collaboration
June 5, 2017
Australian-based Tanda, a cloud-based payroll and rostering provider, is partnering with AEVI and its Global Marketplace, a B2B app store for smart POS.
read nowGraduation time is boom time for retailers
June 2, 2017
Consumer spend on graduation is predicted to hit an all-time high this year.
read nowCVS revamps to lure in health and trend-focused shoppers
June 2, 2017
CVS is revamping beauty and skin care areas in stores in a quest to grab the attention of the health-focused and trend-focused consumer and the strategy…
read nowGoogle aims to track shoppers beyond online behavior
June 1, 2017
Google wants to know what consumers are buying offline so it can hone its digital advertising strategy.
read nowShoe Palace slips on Aptos platform to boost customer experience
June 1, 2017
Athletic footwear and apparel retailer Shoe Palace is tapping the Aptos Singular Commerce Platform to boost its omnichannel customer experience and streamline…
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