Under Armour runs First Day Free Rides campaign with transit authority

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

For students returning to school, it is absolutely crucial that they attend the first day to get the year started on the right foot. Clothing retailer…

Long Island outlet is home to immersive pop-up shop

September 19, 2019

The Tanger Outlets, in Riverhead, New York, is home to an immersive pop-up retail experience that gives consumers a rotating brand experience every 90 days.

Shoppers loving the gift card these days

September 19, 2019

There is a consistent 10% year-over-year growth in gift card sales and online-bought cards (in retail and restaurants) are reflecting a 6% increase in check…

Why retail marketers must get CX right the first time and how open source plays a key role

Lynne Capozzi, CMO at Acquia, maps out why retailers need is a platform that allows them to integrate elements in a modular way, to scale their digital…

Walgreens offers 3% cash back on Apple Card with Apple Pay deals

September 16, 2019

Apple is partnering with Walgreens to allow customers to earn 3% daily cash when they use the Apple Card with Apple Pay on eligible purchases, including…

Jockey debuts Long Island pop-up experience

September 13, 2019

Jockey International Inc. is running its first pop-up retail store on Long Island, New York.

Target puts a bullseye on loyalty, customer engagement with Circle strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

The retailer's latest loyalty program strategy may win over lots of hearts and minds, say industry watchers, as it provides a compelling engagement aspect as…

A deep dive into the click and collect concept

Lauren Leach, director of Conway MacKenzie’s real estate industry vertical, offers a comprehensive look at today's 'click and collect' retail strategy.

Things Remembered rolls out iPads for customer personalization strategy

September 11, 2019

To help its customers personalize gift purchases, the retailer, Things Remembered, is rolling out iPads to all of its 174 stores in the first leg of its latest…

How To: Stay 1 step ahead of the online holiday shopping crunch

Matthieu Blandineau, product marketing manager, Algolia, offers up nine tips to stay ahead of the hectic holiday season all year round.

Target rolling out Target Circle loyalty program nationwide next month

September 10, 2019

Target Corp. will launch the Target Circle rewards program nationwide on Oct. 6, offering customers personalized shopping deals and perks. 

Personalization as the digital strategy for beauty commerce

Sampo Parkkinen, Revieve CEO, explains why in a vertical like beauty, where the usage of products is of a highly personal nature, the importance of…

Ashley HomeStore licensee taps Qualtrics to boost customer experience

September 6, 2019

Broad River Retail, the biggest independent owner and operated Ashley HomeStore licensee in the U.S., is using Qualtrics CustomerXM to boost the customer…

American Dream retail park opening next month in New Jersey

September 5, 2019

The American Dream retail theme park will open in late October in New Jersey.

Report: Most retailers not too sure who's browsing around

September 4, 2019

More than half, 64%, of retailers can't identify the majority of website visitors and 57% aren't collecting offline customer relationship management data…

Hershey sweetens ordering process for retail partners

September 4, 2019

Retailers, such as convenience stores, that sell Hershey Company snacks and products now have an online process providing same-day ordering when a new product…

Souvenear expanding gift kiosks to Sacramento, Las Vegas

September 2, 2019

Souvenear, a provider of kiosks offering souvenirs designed and made in the cities where they are sold, will expand into Sacramento and Las Vegas this fall…

Average consumer back-to-school spend expected to break records

August 29, 2019

Consumer spending for back-to-school needs and college items will break records this year, according to a National Retail Federation survey conducted by…

Target, Disney team up to deliver magical customer experience

August 29, 2019

Target and Disney are partnering to bring "shop-in-shop" Disney experiences to 25 Target stores come October. The Disney experience will also be available to…

Convenience, compassion top consumer wants, reveals survey

August 29, 2019

Today's consumers want convenience, compassionate in-store customer service and happy store associates to engage with when in a retail environment.