What undergarments reveal about the human psyche and what it means for retail

Linda Jeo Zerba, founder of Big Squirrel, believes the undergarments product category can tell a lot about the new reality under which brands are operating.

Walmart taps Siri voice ordering for grocery pickup, delivery

November 13, 2019

Zulily debuts price comparison tool, offers to match Amazon, Walmart holiday sales

November 6, 2019

Online retailer Zulily is offering a comparison tool that let shoppers review its prices against major competitors, including Amazon and Walmart, and will…

Understanding the terms of engagement for in-store technology

Paul Chapuis, founder and CEO of OnQ and Converge Retail, says all too often, in-store retail technology is treated as a check-box item. But simply dropping a…

How AI-driven discounting leads to more effective customer engagement

Jonathan Treiber, co-founder and CEO of RevTax, says it's time artificial intelligence made its impact in retail, just as it has with the travel, auto and…

5 strategies for combating pressure at the shelf

Missy Pydo, vice president of client development, Inmar, shares insight on why retailers, aiming to boost success of a brand at shelf, should walk before they…

Talking With: Quantum Metric CEO Mario Ciabarra on all things mobile commerce

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The mobile device is fast becoming the retail storefront for today's shoppers and they are not only expecting a seamless, frictionless mobile customer…

Research reveals coupons and offer codes improve personalization

Dan Slavin, CEO and co-founder of CodeBroker, examines research findings on coupon and offer personalization and why rretailers must maintain control to…

Toys R Us e-commerce presence gets a new life thanks to Target

October 23, 2019

While no longer a brick-and-mortar player after going bankrupt, Toys R Us is partnering with Target to relaunch an e-commerce channel, ToysRUs.com, giving the…

The beauty of geofencing: Personalizing the "call to action"

Casey Gannon, VP of marketing, Shopgate, shares insight on why geofencing is an effective way to reach customers, based on their location, to incentivize them…

Macy's home to fast casual restaurant

October 21, 2019

Potbelly Sandwich Shop will open in four Macy's department stores via a multi-unit franchise deal with the retailer.

Survey: Facebook viewed as most personal shopping platform

October 14, 2019

When it comes to discovering products and brands Facebook is tops with consumers, according to a survey from Clinch, an AI platform that leverages data to…

Cloud helping boost customer satisfaction, claims contact center study

October 11, 2019

Companies using a cloud-based contact center technology are achieving a 18% higher level of customer satisfaction compared to businesses using on-premise…

Kendra Scott taps Oracle Retail to improve inventory management, customer experience

October 4, 2019

Jewelry designer Kendra Scott, which operates 100 stores with over 2,000 employees, is using Oracle Retail technology to better manage inventory, enhance the…

BJ's updates mobile app to enhance shopping experience

October 2, 2019

BJ's Wholesale club has redesigned its app to boost the shopping experience via new features, improved usability as well as a gamification aspect.

McKinsey & Company debuts retail store at Mall of America

October 2, 2019

McKinsey & Company now boasts its own physical store location, at the Mall of America in Minnesota, that provides retailers an opportunity to test…

Amazon mulls selling cashierless technology to other retailers

October 1, 2019

Amazon is speaking to people about bringing its Amazon Go cashierless technology to other retailers such as airport shops and movie theaters, according to a…

How AI translations are breaking down language barriers, opening up e-commerce

Fang Cheng, CEO and co-founder of Linc Global, explains how AI helps merchants deepen relationships with customers by translating their wants and needs.

How To: Choosing the right AR, VR, 3D for retail

Ben Houston, CTO of ThreeKit, provides an overview of how each technology can be applied to an e-commerce site to offer the biggest impact for retailers.

Personalization a key retail focus, reveals study

September 27, 2019

Retailers are doubling down on personalization within e-commerce when it comes to the customer experience as nearly all retail leaders view it as a must for…