Starbucks shutters online store front

October 11, 2017

Consumers can't jump online any longer to buy Starbucks stuff as the company has shuttered its ecommerce presence.

Walmart grabs up small NY warehouse

October 11, 2017

In its quest to provide same-day delivery on par with its ecommerce arm, Jet.com, Walmart has bought a New York City delivery company boasting a warehouse.

'New wave' retail is starting to crest

by Christopher Hall — w, t

For many analysts, observers and pundits, the Sears story serves as a kind of moral or object lesson to Amazon. But ICXA Managing Director Christopher Hall…

Mobile platform aims to empower store associates to boost customer experience

October 10, 2017

M.Gemi and PredictSpring are debuting a store associate app that aims to tap store associates to better the retail customer experience.

Alibaba one-ups Amazon by building a mall for retailers

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Chris Petersen writes on how Amazon and Alibaba, two great disruptors of traditional bricks and mortar retail, are focused on creating new models that will…

TaylorMade Golf takes a big 'turn' to boost customer experience

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

The golf equipment manufacturer's new club subscription program, created in partnership with payments provider Klarna, not only makes upgrading clubs easier…

Walmart readying same-day delivery for NYC customers

October 6, 2017

Free, same-day delivery will soon be offered by Walmart in the New York City area.

Hilton testing ‘smart room’ to enhance customer experience

October 5, 2017

One day soon consumers staying at Hilton won't have to adjust thermostats once in the room, find their favorite television program or call to order the beer…

NYC transit going big with digital ads

October 5, 2017

New York City commuters are the target of a massive digital ad campaign in play by the city's MTA agency which plans to install over 30,000 video screens…

Robots, no-cash experience coming to Shake Shack NYC location

October 4, 2017

There won't be any humans taking orders and no cash exchanged at the impending Shake Shack location in the East Village of New York City.

Amazon's Whole Foods suffers credit card breach

October 4, 2017

As consumers still grapple with a massive Equifax data breach, reports indicate Whole Foods' shoppers are likely facing a similar issue.

Fashion retailer ramps ups the ‘wow’ to drive customer experience

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

Dana Spinola, founder and CEO of fashion boutique franchise fab’rik, created a unique and innovative in-store customer experience program to spur an enriched…

Cupcake brand views delivery service as a key business ingredient

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

Sprinkles, a high-end bakery operation, expands its delivery partnership as it builds the business.

Swarovski's new VR app lets users buy goods via Masterpass checkout

September 29, 2017

MasterCard and Swarovski launched a virtual reality shopping app for the Atelier Swarovski home décor line, a collection of functional and decorative crystal…

Luxury jewelry retailer reaping big rewards with interactive touchscreen deployment

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

Monica Rich Kosann's digital customer experience at its New York City storefront at Columbus Circle is proving successful for sales, customers and associates.

California DMV opens self-serve kiosks in San Francisco supermarkets

September 28, 2017

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has installed 14 self-service kiosks at San Francisco area grocery stores so drivers can renew vehicle…

Amazon's Manhattan hub will house 2,000 employees

September 28, 2017

Amazon's impending Manhattan office will be home to 2,000 employees over the next three years, according to an AM New York report.

Kagan: Is your company a leader or follower?

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Jeff Kagan shares why retailers need to understand where their company fits into the changing marketplace as it's key to success or failure. There are only…

5 ways to create 'remarkable experiences'

by Suzanne Cluckey — Owner, Suzanne Cluckey Communications

Retail customer experience expert Doug Stephens shares five ways bankers can boost customer experience during his keynote at Networld Media Group's 2017 Bank…

Has automated retailing's time finally arrived In the US?

Paul Schlossberg, president DFW Consulting, talks automated retailing and why, despite challenges and failures, the concept just won't die.