App-less mobile tool strives to engage shoppers, boost traffic and sales

Web platform offers up engagement opportunity as well as data analytics capability.

Amazon debuts push-button service to make re-stocking super easy

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

Convenience is at the core of mega online retailer's re-order service.

Consumers getting more price conscious, luxury retailers hitting new lows

July 30, 2015

Discount shopping on national brand an increasing trend, reports analyst.

TJX buying Trade Secret for Australia expansion strategy

July 30, 2015

Off-price retailer move should be finalized by year's end.

Apple Watch to hit Best Buy shelves in time for holiday retail season

July 27, 2015

Best Buy tapped to sell Apple Watch starting Aug. 7.

Macy's aims to engage, tap shoppers' opinion in merchandising move

July 27, 2015

The goal is to engage young shoppers in merchandising to ensure its Junior department is hip.

Girl toy sales slump proving to be a challenge for retailers

July 23, 2015

Girls aren't buying as many toys these days as boys and it's impacting the bottom line for retailers.

Amazon expands handyman service to 15 metro areas

July 22, 2015

Amazon Home Services is expanding nationwide in terms of providers and services, as it begins moving into 15 metro areas including Atlanta, Boston, Miami and…

Back to School: Sales to dip nearly 10% despite other economy gains

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

Despite positive economic moves in the housing and job markets, the retail back-to-school sales season won't be as robust as last year. Overall, however…

Secure high-theft merchandise on wire fixtures with new mounting options for the spiral anti-sweep hook™

Secure high-theft merchandise displayed on Wire Power Wing and PowerBar™ fixtures with new mounting options for FFR’s Spiral Anti-Sweep Hook™.

ENSURE FOOD SAFETY WITH NEW DISHWASHER-SAFE THERMOMETER KIT

Ensure food safety with FFR’s new dishwasher-safe thermometer, the FlashCheck® Waterproof Dishwasher Thermometer Kit. The FlashCheck® Waterproof Dishwasher…

Airport shoppers enjoying new interactive retail experience

July 13, 2015

Travelers at San Francisco International airport are now tapping interactive screens if looking to buy headphones or a cold healthy drink.

Back to School: 8 tips for enhancing mobile customer experience

In Part 2 of our Back-to-School series, an expert offers tips on enticing the mobile shopper and ensuring the mobile retail experience is rewarding for the…

Men are from Mars, women from Venus in the retail shopping environment

July 8, 2015

When it comes to retail shopping men and women have very distinct behaviors, both in the brick and mortar environment and online, and retailers need to tune…

American Apparel aims to cut $30M in costs, layoffs

July 7, 2015

American Apparel is aiming to slice $30 million in operating expenses in the next 18 months via layoffs and store closures as the fashion clothing retailer…

Add self-facing benefits to in-store displays and categories with new portable merchandiser

Add the benefits of self-facing merchandising to in-store displays and product categories with FFR’s new portable Power Zone® Adjustable Self-facing…

Back to School: Not too early to start planning as new trends factor into strategy

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

In this first part of a 10-part series on back-to-school retail strategies experts offer up insight on new trends and why you need to start planning for the…

Barnes & Noble taps new chief as plans to split company up move forward

July 2, 2015

Bookseller Barnes & Noble has a new chief running its retail business segment.

Restaurant taps mobile tech to boost consumer experience, save money and hone marketing

Tablets and a business intelligence service is helping a restaurant chain to not only foster more efficient customer point of sales it’s helping gleam valuable…

Webinar to focus on customer traffic, conversion insight

July 2, 2015

Traffic and conversion data can be priceless if a retailer understands how to use it to drive sales, engage with shoppers and boost marketing. An expert will…