The future of furniture retail

Steve Davidson, vice president of Fortegra’s Warranty Product Group, details the unique challenges furniture retailers are facing as the consumer buying…

LL Bean deploys Aptos customer engagement technology

August 19, 2019

Omnichannel retailer L.L. Bean is deploying a suite of Aptos Inc. solutions to enhance its point of sales, improve enterprise order management and drive…

A look at 12 myths in the luxury retail industry

August 13, 2019

The luxury retail segment is experiencing a transformation and with that comes a slew of myths, according to research conducted by the Luxury Institute and its…

4 attributes of a successful digital engagement strategy

Anthony Stevenson, international new business director at Eagle Eye, writes that in the race to capture sales only businesses with an effective digital…

Kroger to test digital photo printing kiosks

August 12, 2019

The Kroger Co.’s Atlanta division will test Generation Next Franchise Brands, Inc.'s Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks to measure consumer engagement…

New York home to driverless fleet

August 12, 2019

The Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York is now home to a fleet of six driver-less cars running seven days each week to shuffle ferry passengers for free around the…

Private payroll on the upswing yet SMBs having tough time hiring

August 5, 2019

While private payrolls increased by 156,000 jobs last month — beating industry projections — small retailers are having a hard time finding workers.

5 tips for designing a CSAT survey that delivers results

Phil Doriot, vice president of analytics and Insights at Market Force Information, explains that while every CSAT survey is different and each retailer has its…

How to improve the customer experience using strategic space planning

by Tom Buiocchi — Executive Director, President & CEO, ServiceChannel

Tom Buiocchi, executive director at ServiceChannel, breaks down the step-by-step process for effectively improving the in-store customer experience.

Walgreens taps Theatro voice assistant for associate communication

July 30, 2019

Walgreens is using Theatro's voice intelligent assistant technology to provide associates greater communication capability.

Costco goes digital with membership card

July 30, 2019

Lost your Costco membership card? Well, just turn on that smartphone as the wholesale retailer is now providing members with a digital option via the Costco…

Walmart, Ford partnering to explore autonomous car delivery

July 30, 2019

On the heels of offering grocery pickup, Walmart is working with Ford to explore autonomous car delivery in what it's calling a pilot effort.

Report: Just 1 bad experience can turn off a shopper

July 29, 2019

More than half of shoppers, 55%, will not return to a brand or retailer after one bad experience, indicating that today's consumer has nearly zero tolerance…

5 best practices for building the omnichannel customer service strategy

Miguel Noronh, executive vice president of global accounts at Altitude Software, maps out five steps to to implementing a true omnichannel approach.

BOPIS report highlights importance of transparency, timeliness and clarity

July 24, 2019

Transparency, timeliness and clarity are keys to success for retailers offering buy online pickup in store solutions, according to a study released by Bell and…

4 steps for taking control of the retail coupon experience

David Moran, co-founder of Eversight, explains that while coupons aren't new for the retail segment a lot has changed from how they are issued to how they are…

The Fitting Room creates 'phygital' experience

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Fitting Room is combining digital elements such as interactive touchscreens with personal customer assistance to create a better 'phygital' environment.

Infax, iinside install passenger motion analytics at Jackson-Medgar Airport

July 22, 2019

Infax, an airport information solutions provider, recently partnered with iinside, an indoor motion analytics company, to install its LiDAR-based iQueue…

ACI Worldwide, Worldpay to expand alternative payment options for overseas merchants

July 22, 2019

ACI Worldwide entered an agreement with Worldpay Inc. to drive the acceptance of alternative payment methods by merchants in international markets. 

A strategy to take a retail business across borders

Storefront CMO Stephanie Kidder explains that while doing business in a new country can come with a daunting list of questions, costs and unfamiliar…