Hybrid cloud rains benefits on forward-thinking retailers

Cloud-based digital technologies are transforming the retail industry to provide digitally connected, time-pressed customers with the value they expect — and…

Amazon: We're focused on boosting customer satisfaction, customer experience

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

During its earnings call Thursday Amazon leaders didn't seem too upset about falling short of some analysts' financial expectations and drove home the message…

Amazon flying fast forward with drone service strategy

January 20, 2016

Regulatory challenges, safety hurdles and increasing competition aren't stalling Amazon's plans to be one of the first, if not the first, drone service…

Amazon sinks a stake in ocean freight delivery services

January 18, 2016

First drones, now ocean freighters. Amazon's expanding logistics strategy moves forward.

Talking with HP retail product chief Cory McElroy

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

Mobile security is a challenge for any retailer hoping to lure in the mobile device shopper. HP's Cory McElroy says the key is to not become complacent with a…

Macy's revamp brings layoffs, store closings and deeper ecommerce investment

January 7, 2016

While it's eliminating thousands of job positions the legacy retailer aims to expand ecommerce investment given robust growth in online sales.

Amazon enjoys robust Cyber Monday sales spike

January 6, 2016

Top worldwide ecommerce player sees 40 percent jump in sales orders compared to a year ago.

Target store chief veteran gets the ax

January 5, 2016

The corporate reshuffling at Target continues with another legacy leader taking leave.

Kmart chief: We're focusing on the fun factor and meeting shopper needs

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

Kmart's strategy is to provide every shopper, whether online or in a store, the best consumer experience and is relying on both old and new approaches to…

Retail hours for Christmas Eve aim to provide late shoppers a reprieve

December 21, 2015

The retail segment is hoping more than a few procrastinators will be out and about Christmas Eve and expanding hours to accommodate the last-minute consumer…

Sears refreshes mobile app, debuts mobile device incentive strategy

December 8, 2015

Sears is banking big on mobile shopping this holiday season and has upgraded its app with new features and offering mobile in-store consumers free shipping.

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.