Why we need to talk about the retail evolution, not the retail apocalypse

In the end, the retail evolution is all about the customer. Being tech-savvy, shoppers want their shopping experience to reflect their daily life: a mix of…

Successful franchises boast passion and a marriage-like partnership

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

In the franchising world it isn't just new franchisees that are responsible for brand and revenue growth. The franchisor has just as much responsibility. And…

Why mobile is playing a starring role in creating a seamless customer experience

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

Every retailer and restaurant is going mobile or has gone mobile but a successful strategy to meld it with the physical customer experience takes work. Lots of…

Amazon's Whole Foods Market acquisition points to a changing role for physical stores; millennials hold the key

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods Market is yet another sign – the biggest to date – that retail is being redefined by multiple shopping channels.

Millennials weigh in on how they shop

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Dallas took advantage of a chance to find out first hand during a panel featuring seven millennial…

Report: Omnichannel retailers will likely be operating one channel by 2027

June 20, 2017

If a new research report proves correct, there won't be many omnichannel retailers operating at the close of the next decade.

1 in 4 retail associates don't have needed tools and tech

June 19, 2017

One out of four retail store associates say they are not properly equipped with the right digital tools and tech to do their jobs, and oftentimes leave the…

Online shoppers heading abroad to get best product price

June 19, 2017

A new UPS study reports U.S. online shoppers have no qualms about doing business with international retail sites if they can get a better price.

Consumers love tech in the brick-and-mortar retail experience

June 12, 2017

A new Bouncepad survey reveals U.S. consumers love stores that offer technology and they want more tech options in the shopping experience.

Upcoming webinar: Eliminating islands of technology for a seamless customer experience

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

Brendan Witcher, principal analyst for Forrester Research and Ryan W. Parker, general manager, Responsive Retail for Intel, offer insight and best practices…

Hackers target digital signage in Liverpool, England

June 6, 2017

Recently, hackers hijacked an outdoor display in Liverpool England to display the message, "We suggest you improve your security. Sincerely, your friendly…

Consumers hungry for 3D printing, targeted notifications

June 6, 2017

A new Interactions survey on what shoppers want from retail technology reveals consumers are hungry for targeted notifications in the shopping experience and…

Tackling the challenges of remote branch IT

Today's retail space is evolving rapidly, driven by changing customer demand and increasing competition. While technology should be the enabler of this shift…

How AI plays into every step in the retail customer journey

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

Artificial intelligence isn't just about having a chat bot. As a leading women's wear retailer is discovering, AI offers a way to solve a slew of retail…

Human interaction key to customer experience, reveals research

May 23, 2017

Trading human interaction for total automation may save money but it's not going to win a retailer any points with consumers.

Retailers still face EMV issues

Recognizing merchants have encountered difficulty integrating EMV compliant payment equipment, credit card issuers have postponed chargebacks for fraudulent…

Amazon prepping brick-and-mortar bookstore for D.C.

May 18, 2017

Amazon, which built its e-commerce empire on putting the physical bookseller nearly out of business, is now reportedly planning to launch another…

Target to test new restock strategy, next-day delivery in Minneapolis

May 16, 2017

In a quest to get orders into the hands of customers faster than ever, Target is prepping a new delivery and restocking approach that it hopes to pilot in…

8-second race: How retailers can connect with fast-moving customers

the window of opportunity for retail marketers to know, reach, convert and engage their customers has dropped to just eight seconds. The key to reaching them…

Last mile: The amazing race to solve the delivery dilemma

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Omnichannel drives new expectations that every retailer must address.