Nordstrom Rack racks up new Canada locations

August 3, 2016

Nordstrom will open off-price retail Nordstrom Rack stores in Calgary and Vaughan, Ontario by spring 2018. The Seattle-based retailer has opened three of its…

Amazon opens Romeoville fulfillment center

July 27, 2016

Amazon.com is opening a fulfillment center in Romeoville, Illinois, according to a company press release.

Create economical sign headers for store fixtures with new sign holder

Create an economical header system on fixtures throughout the store with the SuperGrip® Header Sign Holder from FFR Merchandising.

Create food displays with home-like appeal using new Jazz Servingware

Create food displays with home-like appeal using new Jazz Melamine Servingware from FFR Merchandising.

Tips on merging in-store, online retail personalities

One of the biggest issues facing retailers is how to merge in-store personalities with online ones. We're not talking about the same colors and logos and…

CX design firm will read your mind

by Christopher Hall — writer, self

There's a glint of missionary zeal in Jean-Pierre Lacroix's eyes when he talks about the future of store design coming into view on the horizon with an…

Attach heavier-duty displays and signs to gondola uprights with new bracket

Securely attach heavier-duty displays and signs to gondola uprights with the new Metal Display Bracket from FFR Merchandising.

Amazon opens yet another Kansas fulfillment location

July 12, 2016

Amazon.com is opening another fulfillment center in Kansas City, Kanasas, marking its fifth in the state. The Kansas location will offer more than 1,00…

LogicLane un-wastes food with Mill Street Merchants

July 11, 2016

LogicLane LLC announced in a company press release the opening of its first community retail location, Mill Street Merchants.

Talking With: H2O+ Beauty CEO Joy Chen on relaunching a legacy brand

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

It's been a busy year for the company founded as H2O+, a skincare brand started in 1989, as it’s done a complete relaunch as of this past May. With a new name…

Why offering more payment options should be a priority for retailers

When making such major life purchases as houses and cars, consumers usually have access to financing. But what happens when they seek flexible payment options…

Delivery a big part of customer experience, reveals survey

June 29, 2016

More than half, 66 percent, of online consumers said the delivery experience is critical and that poor delivery could easily prompt them to hit another…

Study: Brand loyalty not such a biggie for millennials

June 24, 2016

Retailers will need to do some serious marketing and brand shifting going forward given the biggest consumer base, those millennials, aren't as loyal or brand…

Add dimension to display cases with new adjustable non-skid pedestal

Add dimension and visual interest to display cases with the new Adjustable Non-Skid Pedestal from FFR Merchandising.

Talking With: Stratacache VP Jeff Griffin on digital media trends, the game-changer to come

by Lyle Bunn — Strategy Architect, BUNN

Retail experience industry expert Lyle Bunn talks with Jeff Griffin as Griffin joins forces with Stratacache,

Maximize Merchandising space with new curved produce tray

Maximize produce merchandising space and visual appeal with the new Curved Tray for Aluminum Direct Hook-In Shelves from FFR Merchandising.

H&M debuts new sports clothing line starring Caitlyn Jenner

June 20, 2016

H&M is stepping away from its original roots as a fast-fashion retailer and expanding into the realm of sports, according to a Marketing Daily report, and…

The Honest Company CEO: Innovation, focus are keys to success

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

Initially a pure etailer, The Honest Company fast became a brand now found offline on mainstream retailer shelves. And it happened in just four years.

Australia is Ikea's next test ground in online shopping strategy

June 10, 2016

Ikea's omnichannel strategy is expanding to Australia, its latest focal point for providing consumers an online shopping channel.

Tips, advice on inspiring innovation in the retail environment

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

One of the dynamic presentations at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit event in Dallas last week was a discussion on how to inspire and drive…