Rue21 taps GroupBy to enhance digital shopping experience

October 23, 2019

Fast fashion retailer, rue21, is deploying the GroupBy User Experience Platform, including search, navigation, recommendation and personalization features, to…

Halloween spend will be robust thanks to social media

October 1, 2019

Social media is expected to influence this year's Halloween spend which is predicted to be near a record-breaking figure.

Under Armour runs First Day Free Rides campaign with transit authority

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

For students returning to school, it is absolutely crucial that they attend the first day to get the year started on the right foot. Clothing retailer…

Jockey debuts Long Island pop-up experience

September 13, 2019

Jockey International Inc. is running its first pop-up retail store on Long Island, New York.

The Smart Safe Fact Sheet for Retail

If your company is looking for an innovative solution to reduce the stress that handling cash has on your operations, a smart safe may be the right fit.

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Average consumer back-to-school spend expected to break records

August 29, 2019

Consumer spending for back-to-school needs and college items will break records this year, according to a National Retail Federation survey conducted by…

Skechers taps Aptos to update POS

August 20, 2019

Global footwear retailer, Skechers, is deploying Aptos, Inc. technology for point of sale and sales audits via the Aptos ONE software-as-a-service platform.

LL Bean deploys Aptos customer engagement technology

August 19, 2019

Omnichannel retailer L.L. Bean is deploying a suite of Aptos Inc. solutions to enhance its point of sales, improve enterprise order management and drive…

Sock vending machines launch in San Francisco

August 9, 2019

The Sock Spot, a novelty sock retailer, has launched the first of several automated retail units at the Westfield San Francisco Centre, according to a press…

Target marks 20th designer partnership with limited-edition collection

August 8, 2019

Target Corporation is marking the 20th anniversary of its first designer partnership, with Michael Graves, via a limited-edition collection featuring 30…

Under Armour, Grupo Vidanta share tips on boosting customer experience, engagement

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

While focused on consumers in vastly different industries, the two brands have a common goal: crafting a robust customer experience built on engagement.

Target, Walmart leading hourly wage increases

August 6, 2019

The hourly retail minimum wage is the highest it has been since the end of 2003, primarily due to top retailer support for increased pay.

Nordstrom clan aiming to boost ownership stake

August 2, 2019

Several Nordstrom family members are reportedly aiming to grab a bigger stake in the retailer even as the company's shares slip downward.

Back-to-school spend will be big on gadgets

July 19, 2019

Back-to-school spending is predicted to hit $27.8 billion this year, with electronic devices and gadgets top of mind for consumers, according to Deloitte's…

As summer starts Target gears up for back-to-school season

July 2, 2019

With most schools now officially out for the summer Target is already thinking about late August when those same students are lamenting the end of summer.

Collective intelligence: How brands and retailers both win with data-sharing

Retailers and brands that engage in co-marketing campaigns with pooled customer data can boost customer satisfaction and success rates by creating more…

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Target chief apologizes for cash register crash issues

June 19, 2019

Target CEO Brian Cornell apologized to customers Wednesday about the cash register and credit card processing snafus of the past weekend, which shuttered…

Intelligent Devices: A Guide to IoT Applications for Retail Device Manufacturers

Retailers are increasingly incorporating Internet-of-Things devices into store operations, but delivering on the value proposition requires dependable…

Vuitton handbags boast AMOLED displays

May 29, 2019

The latest flexible display (think foldable smartphones, roll-up TVs) will soon be on a special line of Louis Vuitton handbags.

Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods charge forward with customer personalization

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Two of the top leading sporting goods retailers offer insight on digital initiatives aimed at improving customer personalization.