Ulta Beauty doubles up on Black-owned brand support

February 4, 2021

Ulta Beauty aims to double the number of Black-owned cosmetic and beauty brands on its shelves by the end of this year and is putting $25 million into the…

Key 2020 holiday shopping takeaways: It’s imperative to adapt as customer expectations evolve

by Tara Bartley — Industry Marketing, Akamai

Tara Bartley, senior manager, industry marketing, and Ashitha Bhanu, industry marketing, Akamai, share Akamai data relating to the most recent holiday shopping…

How to monetize DOOH advertising with self-service devices

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

Marketing and media advertising leaders at Redbox, Coinstar and Five Star Food Service shared insight on how their enterprises are deploying a monetization…

Retail store closures may hit new record this year

January 29, 2021

There could be as many of 10,000 retail store closures this year, which would set a new record.

Ampol Australia taps Coates Group for store signage, rebrand strategy

January 28, 2021

Ampol Australia, a fuel and convenience store company, is tapping Coates Group as its signage provider for a rebrand strategy across 1,900 Australian locations.

How retailers can win big by embracing the digital consumer

by Beth VanStory — Partner & CMO, Chief Outsiders

Beth VanStory, a partner and CMO with Chief Outsiders, explains why retailers, from marketing to merchandising to delivery and customer service, must meet…

How EV plug-ins will change the c-store experience

by Dawn Desai

Dawn Desai, SVP and general manager, marketing cloud solutions at PDI, shares insight on how a technology adoption will give convenience stores an opportunity…

Target handing out $200M in bonus money, extending benefits

January 26, 2021

Retailer Target, which had a robust holiday sales season, is handing out $200 million in employee bonuses and expanding COVID-19 benefits.

COVID-19 vaccine bodes well for a retail recovery

January 25, 2021

Top U.S. retailers view the COVID-19 vaccine as a key part of retail recovery in 2021 and a good number of big retailers are optimistic about the industry this…

Home Depot launches Perk Week

January 20, 2021

In a move to celebrate its Pro customers, Home Depot is running its first-ever Perk Week program this week.

It's prime time for retailers to grow an Amazon-level loyalty program

by Tom Caporaso — CEO, Clarus Commerce

Clarus Commerce CEO Tom Caporaso believes it's time for retailers to take advantage of the new membership economy.

A glimpse into 2021 retail: The times they (will continue) a-changin'

As the wild and bumpy ride known as 2020 comes to a close, David Wilkinson, president and general manager, NCR Retail, takes a look at some of those changes…

Seize the new year with 6 lessons from the COVID-19 holiday rush

Mike Chou, director of business development at Harbor Retail, shares six lessons retailers can learn from the COVID-19 impact on the 2020 holiday sales season.

Holiday sales spur brighter outlook for Lululemon

January 14, 2021

Consumer activity during the recent holiday sales season has Lululemon expecting higher earnings and sales in its fourth quarter.

YSL debuts customer lipstick making experience

January 14, 2021

Come this spring consumers will be able to create their own lipstick shade right at home, courtesy of an innovative system from Yves St. Laurent.

A look beyond micro markets in unattended retail

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Panelists from a range of industry backgrounds brainstorm the future of unattended retail in light of the pandemic, technology and greater consumer demand for…

Free webinar: What retail, grocers can learn from cannabis industry

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

The cannabis industry has made huge strides when it comes to crafting a seamless, rewarding digital customer experience and presents a boat load of best…

Albertsons introduces contactless pickup locker in Chicago

January 7, 2021

Albertsons Companies has installed an automated and contactless grocery PickUp kiosk on a pilot basis, according to a press release. The kiosk, located at one…

Inspiration, joy top consumer motivators

January 5, 2021

When it comes to retail engagement and response to marketing, consumers are all about inspiration, joy, hope and love.

Entrepreneur launches beauty care vending machine at factory outlet center

January 4, 2021

The Vanity Way vending machine in the food court at Tanger Outlets, in Washington, Pennsylvania dispenses 3D Mink Eyelashes, magnetic eyelash kits, eyelash…