Trump, tech, and taxes: What's in store for 2017

Whatever your feelings about President Donald Trump, one thing is for sure: 2017 is going to be an interesting year for everyone.

Humanizing the retail experience: Experiential shopping lives offline

These are the days of sharing, group think and the herd mentality… who knew the 90s-era mall rats, a generation of teens known for simply hanging out in…

Tips for ensuring the branded mobile app delivers a successful customer experience

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

There's no challenge getting retail consumers on board with mobile devices and apps. But getting that same consumer to embrace and forge a relationship with a…

Synchrony Financial plans to broaden mobile scope with GPShopper acquisition

March 20, 2017

Synchrony Financial has announced that it has acquired GPShopper, a developer of mobile apps that offer retailers and brands a full suite of commerce…

Kagan: Fixing your app to improve customer experience

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Bottom line, smartphone technology and apps are an incredible way to reach customers in new and creative ways. Use technology in new ways to give the customer…

Simon deploys interactive mapping to boost customer experience

March 10, 2017

Retail real estate giant Simon has deployed digital interactive mall maps on all its websites in a quest to help shoppers easily navigate the company's retail…

Bankers will spend more on CX this year, reveals report

March 8, 2017

The banking industry is planning to expand spend on customer experience initiatives with more than half boosting the CX budget, according to a new Computer…

ICX Association leader talks trends, innovations and goals ahead

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

Retail Customer Experience talks with Christopher Hall, ICX Association director, on customer experience trends, association goals and what's on the agenda for…

Sorry Jim Cramer, malls won't ever be ghost towns

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

During his flamboyant declarations about malls and their impending doom, Jim Cramer asks another financial analyst if he's been at a mall lately. The analyst…

Don't miss: Live webinar on how in-store customer experience starts and ends with the network

With today's consumers tapping devices before they hit a brick-and-mortar or hop online to shop, retailers need to ensure apps are performing well and the…

Most retailers haven't found a profitable way to fill orders

March 1, 2017

A new JDA Software and PwC report reveals just 10 percent of 350 global retailers are making money when it comes to product fulfillment.

5 key distributor opportunities in an omnichannel world

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

For today's consumers, omnichannel is their "new normal." They now shop and purchase anytime and everywhere. What this means for traditional retailers is that…

Target pulls back on innovation, claims report

February 24, 2017

In the wake of not-so-great sales, Target reportedly is culling down on technology innovation including the shuttering of a start-up effort.

Unisys rises to omnichannel banking challenge with Elevate

February 24, 2017

Unisys Corp. has unveiled Elevate by Unisys, an end-to-end digital banking software platform and suite of applications designed to deliver an omnichannel…

Intel CEO: Data playing invaluable role in retail transformation

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

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has seen the personal computer transform the world and now he, along with the rest of the retail industry, is watching another…

Omnichannel retailing matures into mainstream

February 17, 2017

The retail omnichannel strategy, initially deployed as a standalone effort, is now fast becoming a mainstream "foundation," supporting broader business…

FastCasual's parent company launching FoodTruckOperator.com

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Networld Media Group will launch FoodTruckOperator.com on April 1. It will cover industry trends and news, profile business owners and explore the technologies…

Kohl’s CTO on personalizing customer experience and how data plays a big role

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

When it comes to creating a ‘MEaningful’ customer experience, Kohl's is relying big time on data to understand customer behavior and craft a personalized…

Watch out, Amazon: Wal-Mart enhances shipping options

February 7, 2017

Wal-Mart is "moving at the speed of a startup," according to its CEO, by launching free two-day shipping without any membership fee involved.

7 under-the-radar retail trends for 2017

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Will men and artificial intelligence define retail in 2017? Possibly. Considering the activities in retail today, several experts shared what unexpected trends…