Marshalls goes online, boasts Tinder-like shopping feature

September 27, 2019

Discount retailer, Marshalls, finally has an e-commerce site and said it has added more high-quality inventory and brand name designers to the online inventory.

Talking With: Maropost CEO on CX strategy, retail challenges in play

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

As North America's fastest growing marketing automation platform, Maropost is busy helping retailers focused on boosting the customer experience. CEO Ross…

Why all-in-one is fast becoming the standard in CRM

John Oechsle, president and CEO of Swiftpage, maps out the many reasons an all-in-one CRM is the path for retailers as they provide more features that help…

Mobile self-checkout player raises $4.3M in funding

September 26, 2019

MishiPay, a London-based mobile self-checkout vendor, now has about $4.3 million more to grow the business thanks to a Series A funding round that included…

Survey: Consumers big on messaging for customer support

September 26, 2019

A robust number of consumers, 83%, are on board with messaging as the primary customer support approach and view it as an efficient method of communication.

Why it's time for brands to prioritize the happiness of millennial shoppers

Brightpearl CEO Derek O'Carroll says brands must work harder to attract buyers and to encourage repeat purchases, particularly from the younger demographic.

Contactless 'tap-and-go' payments coming to Rome subway

September 25, 2019

SIA, a designer and manager of technology infrastructures and services for financial institutions, has created a digital platform that enables passengers in…

Alibaba launches voice ordering, delivery

September 25, 2019

Starbucks is taking another step toward evolving the digital experience for customers in China by launching voice ordering and delivery capabilities within…

The opportunity of visual search in retailing

Spencer Izard, research and advisory lead at Leading Edge Forum, maps out five aspects retailers need to embrace when it comes to adopting visual search.

Office Depot debuts virtual line queuing system for print, copy services

September 24, 2019

Office Depot, Inc. has launched a virtual line queuing system, via a mobile app, across more than 600 Office Depot and Office Max stores in a slew of markets…

Customer experience is not confined to the retail store

Rory O’Connor, CEO/founder, Scurri, takes a look at delivery trends and insights that enhance the customer experience.

Why a hybrid cloud Is the answer for retailers

Chelsea Navo, director of presales solution architecture, Vanguard Team at DataStax, outlines five key benefits a hybrid cloud provides for e-commerce…

Sephora, Nordstrom are tops in retail personalization

September 20, 2019

Retailers Sephora and Nordstrom landed in the first and second spots, respectively, on Sailthru's third annual Retail Personalization Index that polled 1,50…

Stockouts, customer loyalty top challenges for grocers, reveals data

September 20, 2019

Stockouts and retaining customer loyalty are two top challenges facing the retail grocer segment, according to the 2019 Grocery Insights Data Report, released…

Under Armour runs First Day Free Rides campaign with transit authority

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

For students returning to school, it is absolutely crucial that they attend the first day to get the year started on the right foot. Clothing retailer…

PDI 2019 C-Store Shopper Report: 3 ways to turn shoppers into loyal customers

Cederick Johnson, director of industry marketing and communications at PDI Software, shares insights from PDI's report and how winning the battle for customer…

Long Island outlet is home to immersive pop-up shop

September 19, 2019

The Tanger Outlets, in Riverhead, New York, is home to an immersive pop-up retail experience that gives consumers a rotating brand experience every 90 days.

Few C-stores running strong POS systems, claims report

September 19, 2019

Just 18% of convenience stores have the appropriate point-of-sale infrastructure to support the business and nearly half, 43%, find the cost of IT upgrades and…

Consumers still leery when it comes to social media site shopping

September 19, 2019

While consumers are increasingly using social media sites when it comes to shopping, a hefty majority (90%) are concerned about security when it comes to…

Shoppers loving the gift card these days

September 19, 2019

There is a consistent 10% year-over-year growth in gift card sales and online-bought cards (in retail and restaurants) are reflecting a 6% increase in check…