Retailers seek redeveloped public spaces in new shopping environment

Michael Kaiser, principal, director of design at the Beck Group, outlines how fewer people are visiting the malls due to the speed and convenience of online…

Amazon, Walmart not making strong emotional connection with consumers

August 9, 2018

A report listing out the top 50 U.S. brands ranked by emotional connection reveals no leading retailer in the top five or even the top 10.

3 lessons for improving the retail customer experience

Jesse Himsworth, vice president of strategy and integrated solutions at Clearlink, explains why retailers must focus on the whole rather that just a few parts…

Consumer security fears overshadow future of biometric payments

August 8, 2018

Consumer security concerns could jeopordize the future of biometric payments, which are otherwise poised for growth, according to a new report from secure…

Kagan: Kroger change wave keeps up with Amazon Whole Foods

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Jeff Kagan examines trends and technologies coming to play in the retail grocery segment.

The retail workforce in the age of Amazon Go

Adam Silverman, Theatro senior vice president, marketing, explains how Amazon Go is changing the role of the retail associate in the name of customer…

How brick-and-mortar retailers can attract business in an e-commerce world

Mark Boeder, director of marketing strategy for North American Bancard, offers up ways retailers can attract customers to physical stores. One is building up…

Starbucks teams with Alibaba to expand through China

August 3, 2018

Starbucks Coffee Company and Alibaba Group Holding have partnered to create Starbucks Delivery Kitchens for delivery order fulfillment and personalized online…

3 brick-and-mortar lessons for e-commerce

Rob Christian, senior vice president of retail experience, MyWebGrocer, explains how decades of lessons learned via brick-and-mortar initiatives for category…

Going to the mall? Prime parking may cost you

August 3, 2018

One of the most irritating aspects of shopping at the mall may soon be eliminated, but there will be a price to pay.

An inside look at interactive technologies spanning the retail segment

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

Microsoft, Sleep Number and Caliburger share insight on how interactive technology deployments and strategies are boosting sales and enhancing the retail…

The death of retail or a retail renaissance: Which is it?

Funda Denizhan, consultant manager, Valtech Sweden, provides insight on the retail renaissance and the success factors driving it.

Determining when it's time to evaluate reverse logistics practices

Tom DeVroy, senior product evangelist, North America, IFS, provides three common reverse logistics scenarios. If they ring true then it may be time to evaluate…

Reimagining retail through the art of placemaking

Gregg Sloan, chief creative officer at Amplified, discusses the new commodity in high demand with low supply: experiences. Retailers that can leverage a unique…

Amazon Prime Day wasn't wonderful for everyone, claims survey

August 1, 2018

While Amazon clearly had a great Prime Day on a financial front, not every consumer had a fulfilling retail customer experience.

Augmented reality apps: 5 keys to spur customer retention, enhanced experience

Blair Newman, chief technology officer at Bell One, explains that while augmented reality apps offer endless possibilities to engage customers not all apps are…

Amazon expands Whole Foods Market delivery in Florida, New York

July 31, 2018

Amazon Prime members now have access to Whole Food Market delivery service in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and parts of New York City and Long Island, according to a…

Guess? delivers Alipay mobile payments to retail stores

July 30, 2018

Guess? Inc., a global lifestyle brand and retailer, is partnering with Alipay to enable Chinese travelers visiting the U.S. to pay with the Alipay app when…

Mvix debuts digital signage network at Western Michigan University

July 30, 2018

Western Michigan University, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, selected Mvix to deploy a digital signage network at the school. The network consists of 30 displays…

3 best practices for a retail customer experience assessment

Kyle Kennedy, chief operating officer at COPC, explains why conducting a customer experience assessment should be an integral part of the retail operation.