Start-up targets Amazon with pricing service benefitting retailers, consumers

November 19, 2015

Price service aims to connect local retailers with Amazon Prime members who want the cheapest price while supporting nearby stores.

Consumer spend slowdown ahead? October sales indicate it may be coming

November 17, 2015

Yet reports indicate consumers are confident and have more disposable income so November could be a much different scenario compared to October.

Power Zone® FlexRoller™ Self-facing System

Deliver a flexible solution for merchandising a wide range of products. The gravity-feed design utilizes integrated rollers for a smooth self-facing shopping…

Power Zone® FlexRoller™ System for Yogurt

Increase sales and provide savings on labor and shrink costs. The gravity-feed design utilizes integrated rollers for a smooth self-facing shopping experience…

P.O.P. Security™ Invisi-Shield® System

Protect high-value, high-theft product, while allowing customers access to product for purchase. Clear sliding panels prevent “shelf sweeping” theft while…

Spiral Anti-Sweep Hook™

Provide a secure solution for high-theft pegged products while maintaining product availability for self-serve to the customer. Each knob turn draws product…

Amazon kicks off Black Friday weeks ahead of top shopping day

November 2, 2015

Amazon is setting its own Black Friday season, by kicking off holiday deals as November arrives.

Organize packaged herbs on cooler shelves with new vacuum-formed tray

Organize packaged herbs attractively on cooler shelves with FFR Merchandising’s new Vacuum-Formed Herb Tray.

Displays signs from ceilings, fixtures, corrugate or pegboard with versatile new SUPERGRIP® SIGN HOLDER

Display signs from ceilings, fixtures, corrugate or pegboard with FFR’s versatile new SuperGrip® Hinged Sign Holder with Perforations.

Display Promotional Signage with Flexible, Cost-effective New Slim Line Sign Holders

Economically display promotional signage to attract customer attention with FFR’s new collection of Slim-Line sign holders. Available in three styles, the…

Why technology is the linchpin of the omni-channel strategy

by izge cengiz — product manager, monitise

The impact of technology may be the greatest game-changer of all. Consumers don’t even need to leave their houses to shop or can buy things on their daily…

Movie toys, foreign exchange spur LEGO sales, profit

World's top toymaker enjoying robust gains in first half of 2015.

Consumer love for discount proves rewarding for Dollar General

September 1, 2015

The discount retailer enjoyed big gains in profit, sales not too shabby either.

MCX adds more digital couponing options to CurrentC

August 27, 2015

MCX said Inmar will leverage its extensive manufacturer relationships, digital coupon technologies and promotional expertise to provide MCX with content, offer…

Bond Brand Loyalty names Mike McDowell Vice President of Business Development

New hire to cultivate and nurture North American client relationships in rapidly changing consumer loyalty space.

Amazon debuts push-button service to make re-stocking super easy

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

Convenience is at the core of mega online retailer's re-order service.

NRF expects 2015 second half to be more robust in sales activity

July 28, 2015

While the NRF's initial sales expectations aren't what they were back in February there is still a big bright spot ahead for retailers in the second half of…

Secure high-theft merchandise on wire fixtures with new mounting options for the spiral anti-sweep hook™

Secure high-theft merchandise displayed on Wire Power Wing and PowerBar™ fixtures with new mounting options for FFR’s Spiral Anti-Sweep Hook™.

Bait, tackle retailers reel in $2.3B for US economy

July 20, 2015

The small to mid-sized marine recreational industry is proving to be a big retail boost for the economy, reeling in $2.3 billion in 2013.

Dysfunctional consumers require most attention as they can hurt revenue big time

July 10, 2015

Every retailer knows to pay attention and reward the loyal, happy consumer but they also need to pay close attention to the irate, angry shopper.