Retail - Specialty Stores News & Media
Wayfair 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.
read now7-Eleven pilots mobile payment app
November 5, 2018
Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is testing a mobile app called Scan & Pay that allows customers to skip the line and pay for purchases with the 7-Eleven…
read nowKenneth Cole boosts digital shopping experience with enhanced gifting
October 25, 2018
Kenneth Cole is partnering with Loop Commerce in a quest to make online shopping easier for the consumer. The retail brand is integrating Loop Commerce's…
read nowPorcelanosa taps Mood Media to deploy immersive experiential experience
October 22, 2018
Porcelanosa, a Spanish ceramics producer and distributor, is deploying a new sound and scent to its 130 showrooms and retail locations via a partnership with…
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Sewing retailer stitches stronger sales, customer experience via associate training
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Quality Sewing & Vacuum, a 13-store retailer in Washington State, deployed SalesRX to enhance customer service, customer experience and drive sales. It’s…
read nowNew York boutique offers a luxury experience for men buying activewear
September 26, 2018
Preview is a men's activewear retailer offering a luxurious fashion take on work out gear with a quest to mesh online lifestyle and wellness brands with…
read nowBluefly partners with 4Cite to spur customer response, influence purchase behavior
September 26, 2018
Fashion marketplace Bluefly is partnering with 4Cite, a people-based identification and insights service provider, to gain insight for driving consumer…
read nowBarnes & Noble food and drink strategy not doing well
September 21, 2018
A plan hatched two years ago to lure and engage with book lovers via food and drink isn't faring as expected for Barnes & Noble.
read nowMobile payments for cannabis dispensaries in the works
September 17, 2018
Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. has announced plans to develop a cryptocurrency payment product for cannabis dispensaries. The company intends to offer this…
read nowNYC may be getting its own Amazon Go store
September 12, 2018
Amazon is reportedly eyeing New York City as the next location for its cashierless Amazon Go retail store.
read nowParty City partners up with Amazon in pilot program
August 16, 2018
Party City is teaming up with Amazon to sell an assortment of products, and a prime focus on Halloween items.
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