Coast taps Aptos to enhance website

September 5, 2017

Apparel retailer Coast's new website, developed by Aptos, boasts new modern features, including large retina display product images and an enhanced digital…

Kohl'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…

Lululemon sets sights on home décor segment

August 28, 2017

Athletic and leisure brand Lululemon is moving into the home décor segment and debuting a product line of furniture via its youth brand ivivva.

Dick's Sporting Goods CEO: There is a perfect storm ahead

August 25, 2017

Lots of retailers are in panic mode, according to Dick's Sporting Goods CEO Edward Stack, and there is a "perfect storm" approaching for the industry due to…

Walmart 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…

Limited Too takes a pop-up strategy to keep brand in front of shoppers

August 23, 2017

The once popular teen retailer Limited Too is now debuting a pop-up strategy to stay in front of consumers as back-to-school shopping hits.

JC Penney takes a starring role in 'Project Runway' show

August 18, 2017

JC Penney is the newest star on the television show, "Project Runway," and will feature exclusive merchandise on the series as well as an episode called…

Avoiding a sticky customer experience: Webinar explains why retailers must pay attention to product labels

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

Sometimes it's the simplest things that can prompt a consumer to jump from one retailer or brand to another. One example is the annoying, frustrating product…

Abercrombie & 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…

Back-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…

Clothing retailer drives mobile shopping forward with Shopgate app platform

July 20, 2017

Texas Humor, a clothing brand focused on state pride, is using Shopgate's mobile commerce platform to build an enhanced mobile shopping app for customers.

A few changes coming in back-to-school shopping season

July 19, 2017

Mass merchants will benefit most during this year's back-to-school shopping season, and department stores will likely see a decline in consumer traffic…

Webinar: How to tap mobile, personalization to drive a seamless customer journey

A one-hour free webinar on July 27, hosted by Adobe, will offer actionable insights and tips for retailers striving to craft a successful customer journey.

True Fit boosts personalization with new shopping capability

July 10, 2017

The data-driven personalization platform True Fit has boosted its capabilities with a "Shop for Others" function that lets users build additional profiles for…

Online clothing startup unveils brick-and-mortar strategy

June 30, 2017

Despite reports claiming the omnichannel may soon go the way of the dinosaur, an upcoming online retailer plans to move into the brick-and-mortar realm.

Franchisees share tips, lessons learned in surviving year 1

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

Success is knowing as much as possible before the first year in business, and then being prepared to work long hours and sharpen networking and marketing skill…

Amazon debuts free 'try at home' apparel service

June 23, 2017

Not one to stand idle Amazon is advancing its game in the online and fashion apparel business and debuting a new service that lets shoppers try on and return…

L.L. Bean opening first store on Long Island

June 16, 2017

While headlines are declaring retailers are shuttering doors, there's at least one bright spot in retail on Long Island, New York.

Neiman Marcus embracing innovative tech from the front door to the dressing room

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

From the minute a shopper walks into the new Fort Worth, Dallas-based Neiman Marcus, digital technology is nearby. Here’s the scoop on how the retailer's iLab…

Macy's taking new approach to promotions, media, loyalty

June 14, 2017

Macy's aims to reconnect with loyal shoppers, lure in new shoppers and deploy a new mix of marketing media.