How data is powering a retail evolution during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

by John Kavulich — Vice President, IoT Solution Sales, Acuity Brands

John Kavulich, VP, IoT Solution Sales, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. explains why the most successful retailers will be those with an actionable data strategy…

Fashion group reports big loss due to coronavirus pandemic

June 10, 2020

Inditex, the biggest fashion group in the world, is reporting a $465 million net loss for February through April and the COVID-19 pandemic is the big reason…

E-commerce sales spiked big in May

June 8, 2020

May brought an 81% increase in retail e-commerce sales and several segments benefited from triple-digit year-on-year growth.

Are touchscreens worth it during COVID-19?

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

As the world continues to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are starting to change their habits, especially when it comes to germs and touching surfaces.

Navigating the new retail experience: Changing expectations

by Chris Hogue — Head of Strategy and Product, LiveArea

Chris Hogue, head of strategy and product at LiveArea, explains why it's an ideal time for retailers to reassess the customer experience they should be…

Retailers set hours for those at risk in pandemic

June 4, 2020

Seniors and those vulnerable to the coronavirus are getting their own shopping time at several retailers including Kohl's, J.C. Penney and T.J. Maxx.

Self-service gains traction among consumers

June 3, 2020

A good majority of consumers, 83%, will use self-service options when available, reflecting a spike of 7% from 2019.

Robotic digital signage tackles COVID-19

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

As the world continues to battle the coronavirus, many technology companies are finding innovative ways to combat the virus, such as digital signage hand…

Most consumers not ready to resume regular life

June 2, 2020

While retailers and restaurants are re-opening and businesses begin to resume regular operations a good number of consumers are not as ready.

NRF calls for leadership, collaboration in light of destructive protest incidents

June 2, 2020

The National Retail Federation, in response to the protest activity relating to the death of a Minnesota man while in police custody that has resulted in…

Big consumer spending drop in April, reveals report

June 1, 2020

Consumers weren't busy spending during COVID-19 lockdown in April as consumer spend declined 13.6%, according to a Bureau of Economic Analysis report.

Costco putting samplers back to work

June 1, 2020

Missing those yummy snack bites while shopping at Costco?

Citizen protests force Amazon to close hubs, Target to shutter stores

June 1, 2020

Protest demonstrations regarding the recent death of George Floyd, who died while being arrested by police in Minnesota, prompted Amazon to close hubs in…

Following COVID-19: How coronavirus pandemic is impacting retail

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

Here's the latest news on how COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, is impacting the retail industry from store closings to payment trends.

Pivoting to meet immediate demands while planning for the future

Restaurants, retailers and pretty much every business enterprise are facing a slew of challenges in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear how Adobe industry…

Solving the intent data problem with journey management

by Mark Smith — President, Kitewheel

Mark Smith, president at Kitewheel, says retailers are swimming in customer data for creating fairly detailed customer profiles. And, with the right analytics…

Navigating COVID-19: Retail coming back strong, new challenges ahead

In this week's HP-sponsored podcast on how COVID-19 is impacting retail, Retail Customer Experience contributing podcast host Bradley Cooper shares insight…

Presented by HP Inc.

The long-term impact COVID-19 will have on attitudes toward e-commerce

by Richard Piper

Richard Piper, business development director at Webloyalty, shares how retailers, in the wake of COVID-19, has a big task ahead: thinking about the long-term…

Consumer financial concerns not subsiding

May 27, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has more than a quarter of U.S. consumers worried about making payments and nearly half, 43%, are delaying large purchases given the…

Consumer stimulus monies spend goes beyond essential needs

May 26, 2020

Consumers are spending the stimulus monies provided by the federal government due to the economic fallout from COVID-19 on non-essential items and retailers…