Sock vending machines launch in San Francisco

August 9, 2019

The Sock Spot, a novelty sock retailer, has launched the first of several automated retail units at the Westfield San Francisco Centre, according to a press…

Partech teams with Mobiry to personalize customer orders

August 8, 2019

Partech Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corp. and a global provider of point of sale solutions to the restaurant and retail industries, has…

Target marks 20th designer partnership with limited-edition collection

August 8, 2019

Target Corporation is marking the 20th anniversary of its first designer partnership, with Michael Graves, via a limited-edition collection featuring 30…

Amazon expands in Pennsylvania, fulfillment center will create 800-plus jobs

August 7, 2019

Amazon is expanding its warehouse and fulfillment footprint in Pennsylvania with a Pittsburgh facility that will create more than 800 jobs.

Epson debuts cloud-based software suite for retail, hospitality

August 7, 2019

Epson America Inc., a supplier of value-added POS printer solutions, has debuted the Epson OmniLink Merchant Services 3.0, a suite of cloud-based software…

goop, Mastercard, Next Retail Concepts team up on innovative online experience

August 6, 2019

Lifestyle brand, goop, is offering its Canadian consumers an immersive digital shopping experience with the help of Mastercard and Next Retail Concepts.

Walmart, Nike innovators lead top 25 global power player list

August 5, 2019

Walmart, Nike and Max Mara leaders took the first top three slots on the Top 25 Global E-Commerce Power Players list from Coresight Research and eShopWorld.

Macy's taps tech for digital scent bars

July 31, 2019

Macy's is aiming to change how it sells fragrance and enhance the customer experience at the same time.

Kroger adds more CBD products to shelves

July 31, 2019

Kroger Co. is rolling out an expanded offering of cannabidiol items to 1,350 stores across 22 states this month.

How to improve the customer experience using strategic space planning

by Tom Buiocchi — Executive Director, President & CEO, ServiceChannel

Tom Buiocchi, executive director at ServiceChannel, breaks down the step-by-step process for effectively improving the in-store customer experience.

Walgreens taps Theatro voice assistant for associate communication

July 30, 2019

Walgreens is using Theatro's voice intelligent assistant technology to provide associates greater communication capability.

How and why marketers are embracing the pop-up concept

Luciana Moran, SVP, brand, digital and BU marketing at Dun & Bradstreet, explains how the pop-up retail experience can be a creative way to breathe new life…

A strategy to take a retail business across borders

Storefront CMO Stephanie Kidder explains that while doing business in a new country can come with a daunting list of questions, costs and unfamiliar…

Hard Rock partners with Retalon to boost forecasting, planning, inventory replenishment

July 19, 2019

Hard Rock International, which operates retail stores, cafes, hotels, casinos and restaurant across 74 countries, is deploying Retalon's predictive analysis…

Amazon Prime Day sets records once again

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

Amazon's annual two-day sales event, Prime Day, not only proved lucrative for the omnichannel giant but for niche and small retailers as well.

Aldi clearly not intimidated by Walmart

July 17, 2019

Grocer, Aldi, has opened a location less than a mile from Walmart headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas as part of its national expansion to have 2,500 stores…

Personal is a big want for consumers, reveals data

July 12, 2019

A majority, 78%, of consumers are more likely to shop at retailers and brands providing a personalized experience, and 73% of online shoppers are likely to…

Walmart tracking theft with computer surveillance tech

July 11, 2019

In a quest to reduce theft and keep a closer eye on checkout activity, Walmart Inc. is using a computer vision/surveillance technology across 1,000-plus stores.

Stein Mart taps Oracle Cloud for merchandise planning

July 10, 2019

National specialty retailer, Stein Mart, is using Oracle technology to get a holistic view of inventory and a more streamlined merchandise planning…

5 ways grocers can deliver a positive, omnichannel customer experience

Kerry Liu, CEO and co-founder of Rubikloud, shares five strategies to help grocers, offering online shopping and delivery, improve their supply chain.