REI plans 10 stores in 2024

February 2, 2024

Outdoor retailer REI Co-op plans to open 10 stores this year. Locations finalized for summer launches include Glendale, Arizona and Rancho Mirage, California.

3 strategies to maximize return on retail media networks

by Parrish Chapman — Sr. Director, Enterprise Retail Sales Key Accounts, Samsung Electronics America

By merging digital displays with retail media networks, in-store signage becomes a new channel to create a connected shopping experience, captivate shoppers…

Majority of retailers looking to invest in new customer loyalty tech

January 31, 2024

A hefty number of retailers and businesses, 89%, are planning to invest in new customer loyalty tech and strategies to improve the customer experience this…

Creating retail omnichannel experiences for Gen Alpha

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

Gen Z was the digital native consumer. Gen Alphas are digital ninjas that are early to adopt and leverage the latest tech and that means a big pivot for…

Consumers like email when it comes to promotions

January 25, 2024

A good number, 75%, of consumers want promotional messages via email yet 20% will lose trust in a brand, or unsubscribe, if the emails land in the spam folder.

Lifestyle brand Saucony debuts challenge-driven experience

January 24, 2024

Performance running lifestyle brand Saucony has launched the Marathumb Challenge, a branded experience to help users "outpace doom scrolling," with physical…

Gift card spend bouncing back

January 23, 2024

Gift card spending is bouncing back with 69% of consumers buying the same amount of gift cards or more in 2023 compared to 2022.

Crate & Barrel launches shared registry program

January 22, 2024

Crate & Barrel has debuted a shared registry program that allows couples and individuals to create one dream registry given access to Crate & Barrel…

Revamping in-store customer engagement: Making shoppers feel ‘something spectacular’

by Geoffrey Boal — Vice-President Client Services, Match Retail

In today's retail environment, personalization is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity.

American Airlines redesigns reward program with updates

January 16, 2024

American Airlines has updated and redesigned it AAdvantage rewards program.

Lowe’s launches MyLowe’s rewards loyalty program for DIYers

January 16, 2024

Lowe's has launched a loyalty program aimed at the do-it-yourself customer.

Monday best customer message day of the week

January 15, 2024

When it comes to a SMS marketing campaign retailers may want to focus on one specific day of the week — Monday.

BJ’s Wholesale Club opens in North Jacksonville, Florida

January 15, 2024

BJ's Wholesale Club now has a location in North Jacksonville, Florida, and the store marks the brand's 242nd club.

Leverage post-purchase tech to build lifelong fans

by Ken Rapp — CEO, Blustream

With cost-effective product ownership technology, retailers can stay competitive, get more from their customer acquisition costs, and create meaningful…

Men’s Wearhouse opens store in Bala Cynwyd, PA

January 11, 2024

Men's Wearhouse has opened a store in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, just outside the Philadelphia metro area.

Chatmeter Unveils the Future of Reputation Management with Launch of Pulse AI: Signals

Multi-location businesses have traditionally used keyword-matching sentiment analysis and Net Promoter Score surveys to get a surface-level understanding of…

How retailers can make brick-and-mortar consumers' first choice

by Sam Vise — CEO and Co-founder, Optimum Retailing

By “surprising and delighting” customers, adding amenities, and incorporating treasure hunts into stores, retailers can deliver exceptional in-store…

AI ranks high on retail CX 2024 predictions

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

When it comes to 2024 retail customer experience leaders expect AI to play a starring role given its prominence in 2023.

A look at 2023 trends and what’s ahead in 2024

by Lori Bruss — VP of Marketing, Speedeon

Data is key for better understanding your target audience and with the right data — consumers will be less inclined to hit the dreaded unsubscribe link and run…

Improving the post-purchase experience to ensure customer retention

by Sara Krypel — PR, commercetools

This holiday season, retailers should focus on three key enhancements to the post-purchase experience to keep their customers loyal and avoid revenue loss due…