Why retailers need to focus on the Gen Z shopping experience

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

Eighty-eight percent of Gen Zers globally think AI can improve online shopping. The shopping demographic holds $143 billion in purchase power so delivering…

Shoe Carnival taps Amplience and boosts conversions, revenue, customer experience

October 31, 2023

Shoe Carnival, a family footwear retailer, has increased conversions and revenue, enhanced marketing campaign efficiency, improved customer experience and team…

How AI in e-commerce frees up time to focus on the bigger business picture

by Mark Stanley — Chief Product and Technology Officer, Shopware

Winning in e-commerce means outsmarting the competition and offering customers an experience they can’t find elsewhere.

AI-guided Selling for Ecommerce

Guided selling, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is revolutionizing the sales landscape by providing brands with the ability to connect with customers…

Achieving e-commerce excellence in operations

by Mark Simon — Vice President, Strategy, Celigo

If e-commerce retailers want to capitalize on the internet-savvy consumers of today, they must adopt a new customer experience strategy to capture customers.

Caleres taps Bluecore for digital, customer-centric transformation

October 20, 2023

Footwear retailer Caleres is deploying the Bluecore shopper identification and customer movement solution across its brand portfolio in an effort to help…

Midwest grocery taps Takeoff Technologies to drive online ordering efficiency

October 18, 2023

Hy-Vee Inc., an employee-owned grocery retailer serving the Midwest, is deploying micro fulfillment technology from Takeoff Technologies, an e-grocery solution…

Amazon: Prime Big Deal Days surpassed expectations

October 12, 2023

Amazon's second big sales event, Prime Big Deal Days, held Oct. 11-12, saved members more than $1 billion and surpassed Amazon's expectations, according to…

Online marketplace holiday shopping may hit $253B worldwide

October 12, 2023

Holiday purchases via online marketplaces could hit $253 billion world wide and consumers are planning shop earlier this holiday season.

Online holiday season to hit $221.8B, Cyber Monday to top $12B

October 12, 2023

The online holiday shopping season will be robust, according to Adobe, with a 4.8% growth in e-commerce, hitting $221.8 billion compared to last year.

Uber launches return product delivery service

October 10, 2023

Food and a ride are not the only things Uber is providing to users. The ride share company, which also runs Uber Eats, is now providing item return services.

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days may beat Cyber Monday but not Prime Day

October 9, 2023

Amazon's second big sale this year, Prime Big Deal Days, may well beat Cyber Monday in terms of consumer activity but it likely won't be Amazon's first big…

Global e-commerce market to hit $9.3T by 2027

October 9, 2023

The global e-commerce market will be worth $9.3 trillion in four years, according to a GlobalData forecast.

La-Z-Boy's updated AR strategy drives immersive experience

October 6, 2023

A next-gen 3D AR initiative on La-Z-Boy's online site is finding fans as there has been a 150%-plus jump in shoppers using its 3D product exploration tool.

Unleash Imagination: Guiding Customers to Discover Inspiring LEGO Sets on Every Retail Partner Channel

LEGO® has embarked on a journey to develop a scalable solution that will revolutionize the way you find and choose LEGO® sets, ensuring an unparalleled…

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Global online retail market will hit $9.93T by 2030

October 4, 2023

The global online retail market, valued at $4.56 trillion in 2022, is projected to hit $9.93 trillion by 2030, according to a Kings Research report.

How AR glasses will revolutionize the buying experience in physical retail environments

by Ari Grobman — CEO, Lumus

AR has the potential to transform how and why we make payments and buy certain items, simplifying processes and virtually eliminating the need to take out our…

TikTok: Crafting a successful shopping experience

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

For brands whose primary audience overlaps significantly with the typical TikTok user, the platform could potentially be a primary touch point.

Gen Z views AI as e-commerce booster

September 28, 2023

A hefty number of Gen Z consumers, 88%, believe AI will improve online shopping.

Crayola now in the flower business

September 27, 2023

Iconic crayon brand Crayola has launched Crayola Flowers, an online shop offering bouquets and boxed flowers.