Mother's Day should prove lucrative for clothing retailers, eateries

April 25, 2016

A new study reveals clothing will be a popular choice for Mother's Day shoppers, as well as a special meal, and spending is expected to be up six percent this…

We need your insight, industry predictions for annual trends report

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

The annual Retail Customer Experience Retail Trends Report is underway and those participating have a chance to win a $100 gift card.

ICX Summit keynote speaker: Brands must innovate, hurdle organizational inertia

Doug Stephens, retail prophet, provides insight on trends coming into play for retail customer experience and what he predicts will evolve in the next few…

Stat of the Week: Consumers flee online retailers if information is hard to find

April 15, 2016

If retailers don't make information easy to get the online shopper doesn't hang around long.

Wal-Mart teams with ChannelAdvisor to expand product portfolio

April 14, 2016

The partnership should make it easier for retailers to put products on the mega retailer's website.

Retail executives lag in driving customer experience strategy, reveals new research

April 13, 2016

Company leaders are lagging in focusing on customer-centric strategies and there's a lack of trust between the C-level and mid management in making change.

Recon Instruments teams up with Frank Mayer and Associates on merchandising strategy

April 13, 2016

Recon’s smart eyewear finds a home in a smart innovative display program.

Restaurant, retail customer experience leaders headline ICX Summit

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

Gurus from Smashburger, Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Detroit Red Wings, Domino's Pizza and Wingstop are among a hefty list of speakers and panelists offering expert…

American consumers are big video, content streaming fans

April 6, 2016

Retailers aiming to engage consumers may want to consider the use of video and streaming content as 70 percent of consumers binge watch TV.

Boost impulse cooler sales with Merchandising Strip for Glass

Boost impulse sales and cross-merchandising opportunities on glass surfaces with the new Merchandising Strip for Glass from FFR Merchandising.

Alibaba will overtake Wal-Mart, predicts China retailer CEO

April 5, 2016

CEO expects to roll over Wal-Mart within a year or two when it comes to sales.

Wal-Mart kicks off nationwide campaign to beat hunger

April 4, 2016

In launching its new "Fight Hunger. Spark Change," campaign, mega retailer Wal-Mart is hoping to put a dent in hunger around the country

Kmart is all about the fun in retail customer engagement

Kmart shoppers will notice a few new things in the local store as the company is expanding its strategy to make shopping more fun than ever.

Talking With: Birdzi CEO Shekar Raman on customer loyalty do's and don'ts

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

A prime focus for retailers is expanding and improving customer loyalty as the return customer is the best customer a retailer can have.

Brick and mortar remains prime experience aspect in building loyalty

April 1, 2016

The initial in-store retail experience is critical in developing customer loyalty.

Retailers lagging on EMV card technology transition, reveals study

Despite a deadline of October 2015, 42 percent of retailers have yet to update payment terminals to be EMV compliant.

Report: Canadian retailers lagging on retail customer experience, meeting consumer needs

Retailers in Canada are not paying enough attention to consumer needs and expectations and need to re-energize their focus on customers.

Easter is a hopping retail shopping season

Consumers will dole out an average of $146 on Easter spend, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual Easter spending survey conducted by Prosper…

Consumer spend moderate in February but outlook is bright

March 16, 2016

Consumers didn’t spend crazy in February, but going forward they are likely to loosen the purse strings.

Shocker: Some consumers prefer shopping to sex

March 16, 2016

A survey reveals 14 percent of American consumers would rather shop than have sex.