Haverdash puts fashion on the rental shelf

May 17, 2019

Haverdash is a new unlimited rental service offering fashion lovers an opportunity to experiment.

Prada taps Oracle cloud tech for retail processes

April 18, 2019

The Prada Group is using Oracle technology to analyze historical data and market demands across its global retail network of 634 stores.

Red Wing Shoe Company opens flagship in New York City

April 1, 2019

Red Wing Shoe Company, a 110-year-old footwear retailer, has opened a flagship store in Manhattan, New York, at 11 Penn Plaza.

Nike NY flagship stocked high with customer personalization features

December 24, 2018

The Nike Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City features tons of ways customers can customize and personalize footwear and clothing, as well as innovative…

Bluefly partners with 4Cite to spur customer response, influence purchase behavior

September 26, 2018

Fashion marketplace Bluefly is partnering with 4Cite, a people-based identification and insights service provider, to gain insight for driving consumer…

Walmart, aka Jet.com, arrives in the Bronx

September 20, 2018

Walmart's Jet.com is leasing warehouse space in the Bronx, New York after what's been a lengthy battle to establish an e-commerce footprint.

Amazon Fashion debuts J.Crew merch

September 14, 2018

Amazon has a new brand on its virtual fashion shelves as J.Crew Mercantile items are available at Amazon.com.

Examining the online apparel retail customer experience

Brooke Patton, research content specialist at GutCheck, offers insight on the retail apparel industry which is straddling an omnichannel landscape and how it…

How to craft a successful SMB retail customer experience

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

Small to mid-size retailers must develop and create a seamless, rewarding and satisfying retail customer experience, just like mega brands and national…

Target enjoys strongest sales growth since 2005

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

The 6.5 percent same-store sales spike in the latest quarter is the retailer's biggest growth in 13 years. Strong store traffic was cited as the main driver…

Amazon Prime Day boosts overall online sales, retail activity

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

Even if competing retailers don’t hold special sales on Amazon's Prime Day, increased consumer activity is likely helping the bottom line for any and all…

Under Armour taps flexReceipts to boost customer engagement after the sale

June 26, 2018

Global athletic performance retailer Under Armour is deploying flexReceipts across its locations in North America to boost the post-sale engagement opportunity.

Amazon on track to lead the apparel segment

May 3, 2018

Amazon is likely shoring up its fashion apparel strategy and according to Morgan Stanley it's on track to be the top U.S. apparel player this year.

How Target is embracing the human touch to beat the competition

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Instead of resisting change when new competitors such as e-commerce retailers and on-demand delivery services came into the market, Target is investing in its…

Nordstrom readying men's store in New York City

March 28, 2018

In just about three weeks Nordstrom will open a mega men’s store in Manhattan featuring personal shoppers, a clubhouse and even a coffee bar.

Google expands retail shopping program with a universal cart, personalization focus

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

Industry watchers say the retail service effort is a direct shot at Amazon and its dominance as the destination in consumer product search and discovery.

Macy’s to introduce mobile checkout, VR furniture design experience and more

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Macy's has recognized the characteristics of its target shopper and is committed to offering her a more personalized experience, as well as mobile checkout and…

Target expands delivery, boosts wages amidst earnings report criticism

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

Target CEO Brian Cornell is not upset over his company's latest mixed earnings despite street criticism. Cornell says his company has the team and strategy in…

Target revamps storm damaged location with next-gen strategy

March 8, 2018

A Texas-based Target location, shuttered following Hurricane Harvey in August, 2017, is now re-open and boasting the retailer's next generation strategy when…

Rent the Runway taps kiosks, scanners to boost in-store digital experience

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

Consumer fashion rental company is pumping up its retail customer experience with the help of Aila Technologies.