Footwear retailer DSW is striving to inspire self-expression

October 13, 2017

DSW Inc. has a new brand mission focused on building engaging customer experience, enabling associate product knowledge, boosting operational processes and…

1-800-Flowers.com delivers another AI shopping channel to meet gift givers wherever they're shopping

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

The online florist and gift retailer is tapping artificial intelligence technologies, such as Google Assistant, to ensure it's always in quick reach of…

Great expectations: Recalibrating retail as we know it

Evan Magliocca, brand marketing manager at Baesman Insights & Marketing, explains why the in-store experience must be new, exciting and something nothing ever…

Starbucks shutters online store front

October 11, 2017

Consumers can't jump online any longer to buy Starbucks stuff as the company has shuttered its ecommerce presence.

'New wave' retail is starting to crest

by Christopher Hall — w, t

For many analysts, observers and pundits, the Sears story serves as a kind of moral or object lesson to Amazon. But ICXA Managing Director Christopher Hall…

Alibaba one-ups Amazon by building a mall for retailers

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Chris Petersen writes on how Amazon and Alibaba, two great disruptors of traditional bricks and mortar retail, are focused on creating new models that will…

TaylorMade Golf takes a big 'turn' to boost customer experience

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

The golf equipment manufacturer's new club subscription program, created in partnership with payments provider Klarna, not only makes upgrading clubs easier…

Walmart's Jet.com prepping private label brand

October 6, 2017

Jet.com, now an ecommerce arm of Walmart, is getting ready to launch a private label product line boasting over 60 household and food items.

Walmart readying same-day delivery for NYC customers

October 6, 2017

Free, same-day delivery will soon be offered by Walmart in the New York City area.

Why B2C marketers must strike a better balance between customer acquisition and retention

Eric Keating, vice president of marketing at Zaius, explains why ecommerce retail marketers should spend more time and resources turning existing customers…

5 lessons restaurants can learn from Uber, Amazon

by Shyam Rao

Uber and Amazon have bridged the gap between digital and physical experiences in a way that has reset consumer expectations for how they interact with all…

Luxury jewelry retailer reaping big rewards with interactive touchscreen deployment

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

Monica Rich Kosann's digital customer experience at its New York City storefront at Columbus Circle is proving successful for sales, customers and associates.

Cyber Monday will overtake Black Friday as consumer favorite, reveals study

September 28, 2017

Tired of crowds, long lines and seeking more convenience, consumers are expected to shop more on Cyber Monday this holiday season than on Black Friday.

Kagan: Is your company a leader or follower?

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Jeff Kagan shares why retailers need to understand where their company fits into the changing marketplace as it's key to success or failure. There are only…

Avoid these 8 mistakes and be a winner in personalization

Kibo CMO Tushar Patel outlines eight very avoidable, mistakes retailers make with regards to personalization.

Outdoor recreational retailer Moosejaw now knows the full story of its customers' experience

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

Moosejaw, a Michigan-based retailer, is tapping FullStory to get accurate insight on customer experience and boost customer service and satisfaction.

Kohl's teams with Amazon in product return partnership

September 22, 2017

Looking to return an Amazon purchase? Now you have two options: send it back to Amazon or drop it off at Kohl's.

How bricks and mortar retailers can benefit from shoppers’ e-commerce habits

The growth in e-commerce does not mean the death of bricks and mortar retail. While it is certainly true that e-commerce is growing quickly, bricks and mortar…

Ultimate irony – Amazon building warehouse at former U.S. mall

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

As Chris Petersen writes, Amazon has simply been one of the most innovative retailers executing consumer choice and convenience and now is proving why…

Google veterans launch smartphone activated self-serve convenience concept

September 15, 2017

Google veterans Paul McDonald and Ashwath Rajan are launching a new concept called Bodega, a 5-foot-wide pantry box filled with non-perishable convenience…