Survey: Most Gen Z shoppers using Buy Online Pickup In Store

June 26, 2019

Package Conceirge, a provider of automated locker solutions, has released findings about the shopping behaviors of adults aged 18-25 years old. Among the…

Breaking free from the spell of "Amazon-azement"

Mark Bunney, director of go-to-market strategy, Ingenico Group, shares insight on why retailers need to think about themselves as individuals and make the…

A great time to be a consumer, say retail leaders

June 26, 2019

Today's shoppers are not only "nuanced in their expectations," but are in the driver's seat of the retail transacation, according to industry leaders that…

Amazon ownership boosting Whole Foods customer experience

June 24, 2019

Whole Foods is enjoying a 3.6 point increase on the annual Forrester Customer Experience Index, the biggest jump of any brand this year, and it's likely due to…

Best Buy puts exercise equipment on its shelves

June 24, 2019

Electronics retailer, Best Buy, is now selling exercise bikes, rowing machines and treadmills.

Walmart pilots fast lane check-out system

June 19, 2019

Walmart is reportedly piloting a fast lane check-out strategy at a Canadian store.

Neiman Marcus embraces Alipay for luxury customers

June 18, 2019

In a quest to provide more payment options, specifically for international shoppers, the Neiman Marcus Group is deploying Alipay across its Neiman Marcus…

Walmart's Jetblack catching attention of affluent

June 18, 2019

Walmart's Jetblack personal shopping offering, launched last year in New York, is grabbing so much love from consumers, there's a waiting list.

A deep dive into a customer experience collaboration lab

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Dallas provided the type of education and networking that benefits people in all segments of the customer…

Amazon takes most valuable brand honors

June 13, 2019

With a value of $315.5 billion, Amazon now holds title as the world's most valuable brand, knocking Google from the top perch it held last year.

Amazon launches another Go store in New York

June 11, 2019

Amazon opened the doors to its second Amazon Go store in New York this morning at 6 a.m., and the store marks the omnichannel retailer's thirteenth Go store in…

Amazon is the 'go to' retailer, claims study

June 6, 2019

In what may come as little surprise to those in the retail sector, Amazon is considered the "go to" online retailer by 81% of Americans.

Bad digital experiences are hurting retailers' bottom line

June 6, 2019

Bad digital experiences are costing brands and retailers revenue as nearly all, 95%, of consumers in the U.S. and U.K. will jump off an e-commerce or brand…

Urban Air CEO: Retail success is all about loving the customer

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

Michael Browning, founder and CEO of Urban Air Adventure Park, shared his brand’s secrets to success during a keynote talk at this week's annual ICX…

ICX Association honors cutting-edge customer experiences with Elevate Awards

by Christopher Hall — director, ICX Association

The association recognized the agencies, technology suppliers and brands changing the face of the customer experience with its annual Elevate Awards at the…

Consumers tapping mobile phone more than ever

June 4, 2019

An IDology study reveals consumers are viewing their mobile phone as a more important part of their identity, both at work and in their lives. Shoppers opened…

What revived legacy retail brands need to do to survive

Harry Dewhirst, president at Blis, shares insight on what retail brands need to do on the comeback trail and why using data across all channels is key to the…

FitBit to test wearables with NYC bus, subway tap-and-pay pilot

May 29, 2019

FitBit Pay will be part of a Metropolitan Transportation Authority contactless payment pilot test that will allow riders to use mobile devices to pay their…

AI delivers benefits on all retail fronts, but journey takes courage and commitment

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

AI promises a world of benefits to retail, but learning how to use the technology requires a lot of background work to ensure the data is of high quality and a…

Target beats first quarter expectations, fulfillment plays big role in digital growth

May 23, 2019

The first quarter of 2019 has proved to be a boon for Target Corp. as the retailer boasted better than expected comparable sales, robust traffic growth as well…