Ex Wal-Mart digital leader takes customer-focused role at Pizza Hut

September 23, 2016

Helen Vaid, who served as VP of digital store operations and experience for Wal-Mart , is taking on the newly-created role of chief customer officer for Pizza…

5 ways omnichannel is destroying the auto "retail store"

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Consumer behavior is disrupting every facet and category of retail.

Amazon Prime now includes a Chicago beauty brand

September 19, 2016

Amazon Prime now offers one- and two-hour delivery of products from a Chicago beauty retailer.

How artificial intelligence is transforming retail personalization

Retail personalization is certainly not a new concept, but there are many new advances in personalization helping retailers create deeper relationships with…

Google pushes out 2-day delivery to 40M new customers

September 15, 2016

Midwest consumers can now tap Google's two-day delivery service, as Google expands the service to 40 million Midwest customers.

5 major retail fails from P&G, Macy's, Wal-Mart (and what they teach us)

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Some of the most attractive investments in retail have proven disastrous. Fortunately, retailers have learned to rebuild from past mistakes.

Kohl's, Macy's among 'genius' digital retailers

September 13, 2016

JC Penney, Nordstrom, Macy's and Kohl's are on a 'genius level' when it comes to digital smarts, but no one is close to attaining Amazon's impressive…

How Express.com improved search conversions by 18%

Apparel retailer Express.com provides insight on how helping shoppers find relevant products faster and easier led to a rewarding customer experience and…

Le Creuset deploys customer engagement program for retailers

September 1, 2016

In a quest to spur store traffic and boost sales, Le Creuset is launching a digital culinary program for retailers.

Amazon launches more locker sites for package pick-up

September 1, 2016

In an effort to make it easier than ever to retrieve that latest order, Amazon is launching more pick-up location sites for consumers.

Filling big shoes with square feet: What Dollar General-Wal-Mart deal means

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

While Wal-Mart, Target and other chains test ways to maneuver into smaller footprints, other retailers benefit from their missteps.

Mood Media debuts consumer playlist interaction feature

August 31, 2016

Mood Media is providing retail customers the opportunity to have a say in the in-store music experience via a virtual remote control.

Sionic Mobile, home services site collaborate on new service

August 31, 2016

Nationwide home service network, YourHome1Source.com, is partnering with Sionic Mobile on a new YourHomeSavings app which promises to provide home buyers and…

Dunkin' Donuts, Pita Pit share tips for driving mobile app adoption, use

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

Digital gurus at Dunkin' Donuts and Pita Pit offer up real-life insight on mobile app strategy.

Two Tap expands options to help retailers sell on global scale

August 30, 2016

A new service from Two Tap, called Two Tap Crossborder, lets consumers outside of the U.S. order from American retailers with as much ease as if they were…

Amazon, Great Clips share advice for developing a best-in-class mobile experience

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

When it comes to creating a best-in-class mobile experience for the retail consumer it’s about testing and learning, adjusting to new form factors and tapping…

Pizza Hut digital leader Baron Concors talks mobile strategy, best practices

Baron Concors, Pizza Hut global chief digital officer, said the “focus on mobile is a focus on customer,” and that retailers must turn their mindset to…

The simple solution for retailers: Be channel agnostic

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Consumer journeys are neither the same, nor consistent. The term omnichannel is becoming ubiquitous. However, it may be one of the most misunderstood terms in…

Petsmart deploys unique musical experience for pets, owners

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

Family pets spending time at a Petsmart PetsHotel, as well as their owners, are getting a much more lyrical experience as the retailer is piping in playlists…

Consumers not a very patient lot, reveals study

August 11, 2016

Companies succeeding at digital customer response will be successful as that's what consumers expect, according to a Northridge Group report.