Start-up targets Amazon with pricing service benefitting retailers, consumers

November 19, 2015

Price service aims to connect local retailers with Amazon Prime members who want the cheapest price while supporting nearby stores.

Retail infusion taking flight at SFO airport concourse

November 17, 2015

The customer experience will be very different for airport travelers taking flight from United Airlines T3 concourse thanks to more dining, retail and…

Consumer spend slowdown ahead? October sales indicate it may be coming

November 17, 2015

Yet reports indicate consumers are confident and have more disposable income so November could be a much different scenario compared to October.

Seeking youth, Macy's flagship gets a $400M face-lift. But what of loyalty?

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Youth comes but once, but if you are a retailer, it comes continuously. As Macy's continues its three-year strategy to appeal to teen shoppers, a flagship…

Robot aims to help retailers keep a tally on product, inventory

November 12, 2015

Robotic system can help track inventory, avoid out-of-stock scenarios and product price tag validation.

Amazon expands retail sales landscape for Echo device

November 12, 2015

Amazon pushes Alexa and Echo onto brick-and-mortar retail shelves.

Target holiday sweater message not a jolly one for some shoppers

November 12, 2015

Target not pulling sweater off rack despite some negative shopper feedback.

Walmart going full steam on Black Friday discounts starting on Thanksgiving

November 12, 2015

Walmart adjusts holiday sales strategy in light of changing consumer shopping behavior.

J.C. Penney opts to open earlier on turkey day this year

November 11, 2015

J.C. Penney is hoping Thanksgiving Day shoppers will want an earlier jump time than 5 p.m. and is opening its doors to accommodate those consumers eager to…

Successful brand leaders share advice, tips and industry insight

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Restaurant operators and successful business leaders offer up perspectives about what it takes to be a success and remain a successful venture.

Target aims to revamp food supply chain strategy, store closures loom as well

November 5, 2015

Target, facing pressures from online and brick-and-mortar competitors, is shuttering over a dozen failing stores and aims to revamp its food-supply chain…

Power Zone® FlexRoller™ Self-facing System

Deliver a flexible solution for merchandising a wide range of products. The gravity-feed design utilizes integrated rollers for a smooth self-facing shopping…

Power Zone® FlexRoller™ System for Yogurt

Increase sales and provide savings on labor and shrink costs. The gravity-feed design utilizes integrated rollers for a smooth self-facing shopping experience…

P.O.P. Security™ Invisi-Shield® System

Protect high-value, high-theft product, while allowing customers access to product for purchase. Clear sliding panels prevent “shelf sweeping” theft while…

Spiral Anti-Sweep Hook™

Provide a secure solution for high-theft pegged products while maintaining product availability for self-serve to the customer. Each knob turn draws product…

Amazon kicks off Black Friday weeks ahead of top shopping day

November 2, 2015

Amazon is setting its own Black Friday season, by kicking off holiday deals as November arrives.

ICX Symposium: The future is here (it's just unevenly distributed)

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

There is a tidal wave of disruption happening across every industry with the intersection of technology innovation and fast-changing customer expectations, and…

Sears launches service melding online shopping with in-store expertise

October 27, 2015

Online consumers seeking home appliance insight can now easily connect with knowledgeable associates with in-store appointment service.

Microsoft retail flagship opens doors in NY

October 26, 2015

It’s opening day today for Microsoft’s first flagship retail location on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

FCES15: How beverages factor into the restaurant customer connection

by Travis Wagoner — Editor, Networld Media Group

Beverages are an important aspect of the consumer dining experience. Being on trend is key to success, say experts.