Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
Lowe's, Crate and Barrel talk digital and in-store marketing and finding the perfect balance
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Achieving the right mix of digital and in-store marketing is a major focus for home goods retailers. Leaders from Crate and Barrel and Lowe's share insights on…
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Venezuelan pharmacy chain taps Oracle tools for growth, better customer service
May 6, 2019
Farmatodo, a Venezuelan self-service pharmacy chain, is deploying Oracle Corp. technology to drive store growth, provide enhanced customer service and greater…
read nowNeiman Marcus connects stylists, customers via Instagram
April 10, 2019
Neiman Marcus is tapping Salesfloor's SocialShop feature that allows sales associates to share Instagram posts with customers, and then lets customers purchase…
read nowAnimal Supply launches fulfillment, delivery for independent pet retailers
April 8, 2019
Animal Supply Co., an Irving, Texas-based pet food distributor, has launched the Animal Supply Connect platform, which offers digital e-commerce fulfillment…
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Kagan: Tech titans in retail and why it's time to make shopping fun
by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst
Jeff Kagan explains why every retailer should be noticing what some big tech titans are doing with retail and re-think and improve the experience for shoppers.
read nowAmazon curates special e-storefront for Coachella festival
April 4, 2019
Those heading to the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have a special curated shopping site to get all the items they may need for the event…
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How Orvis transformed beyond fishing equipment to an outdoor adventure brand
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Under the leadership of its director of user experience, Orvis revamped its creative and marketing teams, clarified brand identity and strengthened operations.
read nowOffice Depot, Alibaba join forces on co-branded e-commerce site
April 2, 2019
In an effort to stem competition from Amazon.com, Office Depot is teaming up with Alibaba on an e-commerce effort aimed at the small and medium size business…
read nowRed Wing Shoe Company opens flagship in New York City
April 1, 2019
Red Wing Shoe Company, a 110-year-old footwear retailer, has opened a flagship store in Manhattan, New York, at 11 Penn Plaza.
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Best Buy CEO talks melding digital with physical for a winning retail strategy
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Rather than falling victim to economic winds, Best Buy harnessed its resources and created a turnaround strategy that included matching Amazon on price and…
read nowWayfair prepping physical retail store for Massachusetts
March 29, 2019
Online home décor retailer Wayfair will open its first-ever, full-service brick-and-mortar location later this year.
read nowApple retail honcho taking leave come April
March 29, 2019
Apple's top executive in charge of boosting both its brick-and-mortar store design, and online operations, will leave the role after five years come next month.
read nowSally Beauty debuts mobile-first site, adds Apple Pay, Instagram shopping
March 29, 2019
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. has launched a redesigned mobile-first website, added Apple Pay as a payment option and built a mobile app in its effort to…
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Autonomous stores coming fast, but is Amazon Go on first?
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
In many people's eyes, one of the most disruptive retail developments has been the late 2016 launch of Amazon Go, but some observers have questioned its…
read nowC-store chain to launch AiFi checkout-free technology
January 22, 2019
Zabka, a chain of convenience stores operating more than 5,400 sales points throughout Poland, will introduce stores featuring AiFi's artificial intelligence…
read nowL'occitane taps AI alerts for faster digital experience response
January 21, 2019
Cosmetics retailer L'occitane en Provence is using Contentsquare's AI Alerts for faster response to digital experience anomalies.
read nowWalgreens Boots Alliance, Microsoft team up to drive delivery, retail innovations
January 18, 2019
Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft have signed a seven-year commitment to develop new technology, retail innovations as well as healthcare delivery models…
read nowNike NY flagship stocked high with customer personalization features
December 24, 2018
The Nike Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City features tons of ways customers can customize and personalize footwear and clothing, as well as innovative…
read nowAlibaba, Starbucks launch virtual store in China
December 14, 2018
Starbucks opened its first-ever virtual Starbucks store Thursday in China as part of the coffee chain's previously announced partnership with e-commerce…
read nowWalgreens debuts expanded home delivery service
December 7, 2018
In a quest to stay competitive when it comes to delivery options pharma giant Walgreens is adding next-day and same-day prescription home delivery.
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