Self-checkout kiosk replaces manned store at rail station

December 26, 2019

A snack and souvenir shop at a Japanese rail station that closed due to a lack of workers recently reopened with a self-checkout system that takes cashless…

Café X debuts robotic coffee bar at airport

December 19, 2019

Cafe X has opened at San Jose International Airport with the latest version of its robotic coffee bar, according to a press release.

Dave & Buster's debuts mobile guest engagement commerce app

December 5, 2019

Dave & Buster's is launching a guest engagement app experience that lets guests tap their smartphones on games, provides instant reloading capability for…

Black Friday restaurant gift card sales nearly 10% higher this season

December 4, 2019

A Paytronix analysis of Black Friday restaurant gift card sales reveals a 9.73% increase compared to last year and sales for the holiday shopping weekend…

Interactive wayfinding kiosks to post free ads for small retailers

December 4, 2019

Small businesses in Aurora, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, can post ads for free on the eight recently installed CityPost interactive touchscreen kiosks…

Pay-at-pump boasts potential to drive retail sales

December 3, 2019

The majority of consumers are open to new experiences when they pay at the pump, which could provide significant revenue opportunities for retailers, according…

Sensory experiences boost sales by 10%

December 3, 2019

Mood Media has recently conducted a study entitled "Quantifying the impact of sensory market," which showed that sensory marketing techniques such as displays…

Social media influence on holiday sales greater than ever

November 29, 2019

This holiday season will reveal a greater influence from social media when it comes to consumer purchases, according to a Dynata study commissioned by…

Walmart adds Siri ordering for grocery pickup, delivery

November 26, 2019

Footwear brand taps Frank Mayer and Associates for innovative wall display

November 25, 2019

Footwear brand, Dr. Martens, is deploying an innovative shoe wall display at select Journeys stores nationwide. The display features music-themed graphics and…

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…

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…

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…