5 signs you're in a relationship with the consumer … or not

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

The most important 'sale' made every day is building relationships.

Boost yogurt sales with innovative yogurt merchandiser

Boost yogurt sales while saving on labor and shrink expenses with FFR Merchandising's Power Zone® FlexRoller™ System for Yogurt.

Sears Canada reinvention brings leadership, IT overhaul

May 2, 2016

Sears Canada is revamping its leadership ranks, deploying new technology and driving a cultural change in the quest to drive sales, profits and consumer…

Mother's Day shoppers are mostly moms, reveals new study

April 27, 2016

Retailers aiming to capitalize on the Mother's Day sales event should know one thing upfront: nearly half the gift shoppers will be moms themselves.

Create an in-store shopping destination with new mobile ice bin merchandiser

Create a shopping destination in store for seafood and promotional items using the new Mobile Ice Bin Merchandiser from FFR Merchandising.

Mother's Day should prove lucrative for clothing retailers, eateries

April 25, 2016

A new study reveals clothing will be a popular choice for Mother's Day shoppers, as well as a special meal, and spending is expected to be up six percent this…

Add Headers to corrugated displays with flute wire

Add eye-catching headers and signage to corrugated displays using new Flute Wire from FFR Merchandising.

A lesson on loyalty: Where Starbucks went wrong

Brands can learn a lot from the Starbucks reward program controversy — from using best methods in the program development stages, to structuring reward…

Kelly Ripa collection hits home at Macy's

April 21, 2016

The morning talk show host debuts a limited home furnishings line.

POS provider payworks launches customer engagement platform

April 20, 2016

Engage is a new platform that links payment transaction data to shoppers' profiles, which can help in the development of customer engagement solutions.

Talking With: InContext CEO Mark Hardy on virtual reality in the retail experience

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

One of the most exciting technologies coming into play in retail customer experience is the dawn of virtual reality.

Wal-Mart teams with ChannelAdvisor to expand product portfolio

April 14, 2016

The partnership should make it easier for retailers to put products on the mega retailer's website.

Recon Instruments teams up with Frank Mayer and Associates on merchandising strategy

April 13, 2016

Recon’s smart eyewear finds a home in a smart innovative display program.

Upgrade food displays with new upscale stainless steel pans

Create appealing, consistent prepared and raw food displays with new Stainless Steel Pans and sign holders from FFR Merchandising.

Restaurant, retail customer experience leaders headline ICX Summit

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

Gurus from Smashburger, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Detroit Red Wings, Domino's Pizza and Wingstop are among a hefty list of speakers and panelists offering expert…

Digital divide in the digital supply chain environment

April 11, 2016

Consumers are expecting better service when it comes to product inventory, yet a new study reveals that most retailers aren't up to speed.

Idea boards at Wayfair getting lots of consumer love

April 8, 2016

Consumers are enjoying Wayfair.com's idea board functionality and it's helping the retailer's mobile app revenue stream.

American consumers are big video, content streaming fans

April 6, 2016

Retailers aiming to engage consumers may want to consider the use of video and streaming content as 70 percent of consumers binge watch TV.

5 dirty little secrets within Amazon's world domination strategy

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Planes, trains and ships are just the tip of the icebergs in disruption.

Boost impulse cooler sales with Merchandising Strip for Glass

Boost impulse sales and cross-merchandising opportunities on glass surfaces with the new Merchandising Strip for Glass from FFR Merchandising.