CVS Pharmacy moves to shred paper receipts with digital experience

May 26, 2016

CVS consumers won't be stuffing 20-inch cash register receipts into wallets for much longer as the retailer is moving to replace the traditional check-out…

Stylish display with Quick Sign changes: New Chalkboard Crates from FFR

Highlight feature products and quickly make sign changes with FFR Merchandising’s new Chalkboard Crates.

Dunkin’ innovation chief: Hope is no strategy; retailers must differentiate or die

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

John Costello, Dunkin’ Brands president, global marketing and innovation, doesn’t mince words when it comes to the state of retail and what retailers must do…

Saks Fifth Avenue opens revamped Houston store

May 20, 2016

Saks Fifth Avenue's Houston location is bigger than the first store established in the city, and gives greater focus on beauty and fragrance products.

Fashion upstarts aim to flip apparel industry into new customer experience era

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

Fashion retailers Stitch Fix, Rebecca Minkoff and Revolve, have one goal in common: flipping the traditional apparel industry into a new era. While they are…

JetBlue, Alaska Airlines score big in customer satisfaction

May 17, 2016

When it comes to airline customer service JetBlue and Alaska are at the top of the list.

Kroger's ClickList fuels points for chain, but what's in the cards for customers?

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Kroger is extending its ClickList online ordering service to new markets, but that does not mean a national rollout is in store for consumers.

Talking With: Citi's chief customer/digital experience officer on mapping the customer journey (Part 2)

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

In this second part of a two-part interview with Citi Chief Customer and Digital Officer Alice Milligan, Milligan discusses mapping out the customer journey…

Kroger aims to hire 14K more employees

May 13, 2016

In what has to be one of the largest hiring efforts by a grocery chain, The Kroger Co. will hold open job interviews nationwide Saturday to fill 14,000 jobs.

Walmart cuts shipping price, piloting new delivery approach

May 13, 2016

Walmart wants to make product delivery more efficient and cheaper and is piloting a new approach that involves both goals.

How Target's in-store clinics are reinventing retail wellness

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Target's new in-store wellness sections, called Connected Health, enable shoppers to track personal health information on handheld devices.

Retail report reveals the more delivery options, the better for retailers

May 12, 2016

Retailers considering reducing or streamlining shipping option might want to think again as a new report reveals a full range of options that consumers are…

Northwest Bank takes honors in customer satisfaction among retail banks

May 11, 2016

Northwest Bank attained the highest customer satisfaction among retail bankers in the Mid-Atlantic region, according to a new J.D. Power report.

Lowe's deploys new customer service

May 10, 2016

Lowe's ATGStores.com now offers Porch.com's installation and assembly services in 25 markets across the country.

European airport retailers redesigning to drive shopper interest and activity

May 10, 2016

Retailers in Europe airports are redesigning and deploying services to drive shopper interest and activity.

5 signs you're in a relationship with the consumer … or not

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

The most important 'sale' made every day is building relationships.

Why POS is as valuable as electricity for the retailer

Running your wireless business without a point-of-sale system leaves you in the dark even more.

Discover taps FIME for terminal certification

May 4, 2016

Discover is engaging payment consultancy FIME to provide approval services for terminal end-to-end certification of its Discover Network and Diners Club…

Droids vs drones: The war to win the "last mile" of retail

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Winning the last mile of delivery creates a major competitive advantage.

Sears Canada reinvention brings leadership, IT overhaul

May 2, 2016

Sears Canada is revamping its leadership ranks, deploying new technology and driving a cultural change in the quest to drive sales, profits and consumer…