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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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…

Data deals: 9 little-known but highly profitable retail insights

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

The combination of customer insights available today produces clearer understanding than ever. These nine "“gee whiz"insights should cause grocery retailers to…

Top 5 values of customer counting

Analyzing the flux between the number of shoppers and transactions provides possible explanations as to why people enter stores with an intent, or openness, to…

Casper striving to flip mattress industry into new retail realm

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

Casper Co-Founder and CEO Philip Krim is forging a new retail approach in the legacy business of selling mattresses, and he's isn't about to lie down and…

Cross-Merchandise bulky product with new pocket merchandising strip

Cross-merchandise bulky product with the new Shipflat® Pocket Merchandising Strip from FFR Merchandising.

Forgoing clicks and betting on bricks: What's the story?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

NYC-based Story and the five ways it beats e-tailers.

Omnichannel retailer aims to give beauty industry a complete makeover

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

Birchbox is much more than an new beauty retailer. It's striving to define a new realm in customer experience and an innovative omnichannel strategy.

Lowe's RONA acquisition is a growth strategy move

May 25, 2016

Lowe's $2.4 billion acquisition of RONA, one of Canada's biggest home improvement retailers, is a growth strategy move, which will give Lowe's 529 store…

Dunkin’ innovation chief: Hope is no strategy; retailers must differentiate or die

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

John Costello, Dunkin’ Brands president, global marketing and innovation, doesn’t mince words when it comes to the state of retail and what retailers must do…