Lowe’s sales momentum continues in Q3

November 24, 2021

Home improvement retailer Lowe's reported net earnings of $1.9 billion for the quarter ended Oct. 29, a healthy jump compared to 2020 Q3 net earnings of $69…

Singapore firm deploys donation vending machines in malls

November 23, 2021

Endowus, a Singapore-based wealth management firm, has placed 12 vending machines in four Singapore shopping malls to support donations to 15 organizations…

L'Oreal Middle East partners with Accenture to drive personal experience

November 17, 2021

L'Oreal Middle East is partnering with Accenture to tap data and other advanced technology to reimagine the consumer experience and provide a more personalized…

Bala deploys SoundCommerce tech to optimize business operations

November 16, 2021

Fitness accessories brand Bala is deploying SoundCommerce technology for data-driven decision making and to optimize business operations, including first-party…

Pet Supplies expects 100 franchise deals this year

November 15, 2021

Pet Supplies Plus aims to sign 100 franchise agreements by year's end and has jumped up 22 spots in a top 400 ranking of biggest U.S. franchise systems.

Buddy’s Home Furnishing refranchising company stores

November 10, 2021

Buddy's Home Furnishing has signed a deal with bebe stores inc., a multi-unit franchise group, to re-franchise eight company-owned stores located between…

Ace Hardware goes Thanksgrilling in customer service strategy

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

Ace Hardware is going all out in stores this Thanksgiving to help customers not only find the right grill equipment but also chef tips on making the feast a…

Reimagining retail holiday displays via digital signage

As we gear up for winter, there’s still no clear signs that point to how our second holiday season of the pandemic will function. As marketers and business…

Compass Group, 365 Retail Markets settle consumer privacy suit

November 8, 2021

Compass Group USA Inc. and 365 Retail Markets LLC agreed to pay $6.8 million to resolve a lawsuit claiming they collected fingerprint data from vending machine…

Macy’s launches BakeXpress micro bakery

November 2, 2021

Macy's Westfield Valley Fair in the Bay Area has installed a custom-branded Bake Xpress robotic micro bakery adjacent to the toy department, offering shoppers…

Walmart, Gap expand home goods partnership

November 1, 2021

Walmart and Gap are expanding their initial crossover retail partnership and launching Gap Home Furniture on Walmart's online site.

Pret A Manger, JDE Peet team up on self-service solution

October 29, 2021

Pret A Manger has teamed with JDE Peet's to trial Pret Express, a self-service coffee-to-go solution featuring Pret's 100% organic coffee and tea, according to…

Chewy taps AR for immersive Halloween pet costume experience

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

Pet lovers love to dress up their canine and feline best friends for Halloween and Chewy is not only making costume selection easier, it's engaging with…

A harmonious tale: Strengthening the retailer-CPG relationship

by Ryan Powell

Ryan Powell, SVP retail strategy and consulting at Insite AI, explains why the relationship between retailers and CPG brands goes beyond breaking silos of data…

Clinique first NFTs reward loyalty

October 26, 2021

Beauty brand Clinique has launched its first digital collectible represented by a limited edition non-fungible token.

Rue21, e-sports team debut gaming streetwear

October 22, 2021

Rue21, in collaboration with Frank151 and American e-sports team OpTic Gaming, is debuting a limited time gaming streetwear collection, according to a press…

PetSmart launches pharmacy service

October 21, 2021

PetSmart now offers an online pharmacy service for pet owners, providing prescription service, antibiotics and supplements. Customers with a prescription from…

India’s wealthiest man brings 7-Eleven to his home country

October 20, 2021

The convenience store 7-Eleven has arrived in Mumbai, India thanks to the country's richest resident.

Digital innovation in retail in the age of the experience economy

by Scott Wassmer — General Manager, Americas, Appnovation

Scott Wassmer, general manager, Americas at Appnovation, takes a look at the retail consumer's expectations when it comes to digital today and in the future.

Diebold Nixdorf puts a little ‘fright’ in marketing video

October 18, 2021

Clever marketing is always a win, and even if you're not looking for self-service technology it's worthwhile to check out what is clearly one of the most…