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NCR, Ecwid partner to drive a better omnichannel experience
September 8, 2017
NCR and Ecwid, a cloud-based ecommerce platform, are teaming up to provide an improved omnichannel order experience via the NCR Silver point-of-sale solution.
read nowSaladworks selects POS system as its omnichannel digital platform
September 5, 2017
Saladworks, the nation's largest fresh-tossed salad franchise concept, has chosen Dovetail Systems Inc.'s Gusto POS system as its omnichannel digital platform…
read nowKohl's prepping new small format stores, another fulfillment center
August 30, 2017
The third quarter will be a busy one for Kohl's, which plans to expand its retail footprint and ecommerce fulfillment network by opening four small format…
read nowMillennials aren't anti-store and don't mind being tracked
August 29, 2017
Contrary to what a good number of media reports claim, half of millennial shoppers prefer in-store shopping, and a good majority, 70 percent, don't mind having…
read nowRewards playing a role in UK consumer activity
August 28, 2017
Three quarters of British consumers admit that a reward impacts final purchase, and an appealing incentive has driven 30 percent to choose a product of less…
read nowAmazon reportedly prepping another New York City bookstore
August 25, 2017
Amazon is getting ready to open a 7,354-square-foot bookstore in Soho, New York. The news, from a The Real Deal report, has not been confirmed by Amazon or the…
read nowWalmart acquisitions key to battling Amazon's ecommerce Jet
August 24, 2017
Walmart didn't buy Modcloth or Bonobos to advance its in-store brand offerings. The acquisitions, according to a Business Insider report, are part of its…
read nowWalmart, Google team up on a collaborative shopping vision
August 23, 2017
In a quest clearly aimed at beating Amazon, Walmart will sell its products via Google’s online mall, Google Express, in a partnership aimed at offering a new…
read nowPinterest proves winning for brands, reveals analysis
August 17, 2017
Retailers not using the social networking platform Pinterest may want to start integrating it into the marketing plan as new research claims it can lead to…
read nowSurvey: Online shoppers prefer direct shopping with brands
August 16, 2017
More than half, 55 percent, of shoppers prefer buying directly from a brand versus buying at a retailer, according to a new Astound Commerce Insight survey.
read nowOnline grocery service debuts Alexa skill for hands-free voice order capability
August 14, 2017
Consumers who like to order from Stop and Shop's online Peapod grocery service can now enlist the help of Amazon's Alexa devices. The grocer is offering an…
read nowSurvey: Back-to-school shoppers prefer brick-and-mortar over online shopping
August 14, 2017
When it comes to buying school supplies and back-to-school items, a good majority, 78 percent, of parents prefer hitting a brick-and-mortar retailer versus an…
read nowBuggy checkout experience can hurt the brand, reveals survey
August 11, 2017
Glitchy checkout processes can lead to abandoned purchases, brand damage and consumer doubts about a retailer’s security effort, according to a new survey.
read nowOnline grocery service debuts Alexa app for hands-free voice order capability
August 11, 2017
Consumers who like to order from Stop and Shop's online Peapod grocery service can now enlist the help of Amazon's Alexa devices.
read nowMobile marketing provider 3Cinteractive makes another acquisition
August 7, 2017
3Cinteractive Corp., a provider of mobile marketing services, has announced its second acquisition this year with the purchase of CellTrust Corp.'s Prime…
read nowSephora debuting a new boutique approach
August 7, 2017
Sephora is testing a "boutique" strategy in response to the current retail climate.
read nowFashion retailer rolls out apparel machines at U.S. airports
August 4, 2017
Uniqlo, a Japan-based fashion retailer, is rolling out 10 vending machines in the next two months at malls and airports in several U.S. cities, including New…
read nowAbercrombie & Fitch aims to make a splash in China ecommerce
July 26, 2017
Abercrombie & Fitch will launch its flagship brand and kids lines on Alibab Group's Tmall webite on July 26 in an effort to spur international sales in…
read nowConsumers hungry for contactless checkout at Whole Foods and hope Amazon delivers
July 25, 2017
Consumers are hoping that once Amazon acquires Whole Foods, the online mega retailer will provide cashier-free checkout and a much improved grocery store…
read nowBack-to-school spend will hit $83.6B, claims report
July 21, 2017
A confident consumer base and increasing school enrollment will likely drive back-to-school spending to the second top spending level in history, according to…
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