3 innovation lessons from the Hippo Water Roller story

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

To understand what innovation means, walk a mile in their shoes.

Amazon's Prime Day 2016 projected to be bigger than last year

July 1, 2016

More than 100,000 deals will launch on July 12, as part of Amazon's Prime Day 2016. The deals start at midnight and will include most items, according to a…

Hey Amazon, Walmart is fighting back

June 30, 2016

Amazon Prime continues to baffle Americans with their incredibly fast shipping and delivery. Today, retailers are forced to compete with a company that seems…

Why offering more payment options should be a priority for retailers

When making such major life purchases as houses and cars, consumers usually have access to financing. But what happens when they seek flexible payment options…

Report: Poor training, weak tools, corporate friction all hurt the brand

June 29, 2016

Brick-and-mortar retailers grappling with poor brand recognition and weak customer experience strategies are likely those without solid training, strong tools…

Delivery a big part of customer experience, reveals survey

June 29, 2016

More than half, 66 percent, of online consumers said the delivery experience is critical and that poor delivery could easily prompt them to hit another…

Creating a 'phygital experience': Experts offer insight, tips and strategy advice

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

When it comes to technology one steadfast trend is the arrival of new buzzwords and phrases and this year it seems the term ‘phygital’ is the big word when it…

Fashion retailers beware: A bad fit for shoppers is a bad thing for business

June 28, 2016

Fit, as in clothing fitting the body, is a crucial aspect for consumers and retailers should be aware that a poor fit isn't a good thing in the customer…

Chipotle is making summer a rewarding time

June 27, 2016

Chipotle is kicking off a new rewards program starting July 1. The Chiptopia Summer Rewards offers free food and bonus rewards for customer visits.

Burberry delivers an artistic customer experience

June 27, 2016

Shoppers visiting Burberry's London Regent Street store this month enjoyed a personal experience in purchasing pieces from its latest collection.

7 reasons why traditional retailers are struggling

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Traditional retailers' legacy of store success is their biggest challenge.

Study: Brand loyalty not such a biggie for millennials

June 24, 2016

Retailers will need to do some serious marketing and brand shifting going forward given the biggest consumer base, those millennials, aren't as loyal or brand…

App promises a more Virgin-like customer experience

June 24, 2016

Virgin is collaborating with DMI on Virgin Red, a member reward app that promises to give users a life "more Virgin."

Amazon opens yet another brick-and-mortar bookstore

June 24, 2016

Portland, Oregon is the latest home for a brick-and-mortar Amazon bookstore.

When is a handbag also a radio? When Dolce & Gabbana build one

June 23, 2016

For those tired of touting around a tiny digital music player, Dolce & Gabbana has the perfect solution: a handbag that also serves as a full-fledged boom…

US Bank taps former Best Buy exec to lead omnichannel-experience team

June 22, 2016

U.S. Bank has hired Beau Gray to lead its omnichannel-experience team. Gray, who has over 15 years of background in retail customer experience, most recently…

Reinventing the customer experience

The future of retail: It’s all about the experience. HP enables retailers and hospitality operators with the tools they need to empower their employees with…

Presented by HP Inc.

BlueSnap sees 115% growth in mobile checkout since European launch

June 22, 2016

BlueSnap, an e-commerce services provider, today announced that it has seen a 115-percent increase in mobile checkout transactions since launching its services…

Merchants chase Uber for a better mobile customer experience

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

It's no surprise the ride-sharing service comes up a lot during discussions about personalization and customer interaction. That was a topic of conversation…

Author Gary Magenta debuts customer loyalty tome

June 22, 2016

The book,"720 Haircuts- Creating Customer Loyalty That Lasts A Lifetime," is the true story of a man who drove a 100-mile roundtrip for a haircut at the same…