Value retailer to call Fifth Avenue home

July 20, 2018

Five Below, a discount retailer with 600 stores nationwide, will open a flagship location on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

Warby Parker expands Minnesota presence

July 10, 2018

After three years housed in the back of a men's shop Warby Parker is getting a bigger brick-and-mortar retail space in Minneapolis.

What retailers must do to make the furniture-buying experience a rewarding one

Joseph Ferguson, director of new business development at Fortiva Retail Credit, lists what retailers, aiming to compete in home furnishings, must do to…

Toys R Us may not disappear entirely

June 28, 2018

While liquidation and store closing sales are taking place at Toys R Us locations across the world there are more than a few efforts to keep the store, and the…

Ex CEO mulling Toys R Us rescue strategy

June 13, 2018

Gerald Storch, who once served as CEO and chairman of Toys R Us, is reportedly considering swooping in to save the beleaguered toy seller, salvaging some…

Kagan: Grocery kicking to high gear with e-commerce, home delivery

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Jeff Kagan explains why grocers can't simply choose to sit the change wave taking place in their industry. If they do, the wave will pass them by, leaving them…

Amazon's Whole Foods grocery delivery service hits a few more markets

May 17, 2018

Denver, Sacramento and San Diego Amazon Prime members can now enjoy free two-hour delivery, on orders more than $35, from Whole Foods Market.

Starbucks is top mobile loyalty app with consumers, reveals survey

May 16, 2018

In what is probably not a surprise to anyone, Starbucks' mobile app is the most popular among several well-known restaurant loyalty rewards apps, according to…

India ripe market for Amazon grocery, household product sales

May 14, 2018

Grocery items and household products will likely account for over half of Amazon's India business in the next five years and are already the largest category…

Ulta Beauty tackles retail change by embracing change

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon says the world continues to have a need for human connection and inspiration within the retail environment and that her company…

Watch out Amazon Go, China's BingoBox is on the move

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

BingoBox, an unmanned c-store, already has 300 locations in China, and plans to expand internationally. The project has received significant venture funding.

Boxed debuts membership program

April 11, 2018

Boxed customers wanting lower shipping fees and bigger price breaks are going to have to pay as the e-commerce grocery site is deploying an annual membership…

If Kroger had a hammer: 7 ways an Ace deal would change the form of grocery

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Bryan Pearson maps out seven ways a mini-mall within a store retail strategy would change the shopper's path to purchase.

Lowe's debuts 'view in your space' AR experience

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

The latest AR mobile app experience lets customers view items in a home or yard space during the shopping journey.

Nordstrom readying men's store in New York City

March 28, 2018

In just about three weeks Nordstrom will open a mega men’s store in Manhattan featuring personal shoppers, a clubhouse and even a coffee bar.

Where have all the toy stores gone?

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

As Toys R Us shutters, and the Sears catalog collects dust in the archives of marketing, one wonders where the next generation of moms, dads, aunts, uncles…

Wayfair, Panera push the mobile commerce experience forward

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

Wayfair is hot for mobile as it's allowing the retail home furnishing seller to drive an enhanced customer experience that is proving rewarding for the bottom…

Barnes & Noble layoff in the works

February 15, 2018

The holiday season didn't prove to be a boon for beleaguered bookseller Barnes & Noble, and the retailer is laying off workers.

Rent the Runway taps kiosks, scanners to boost in-store digital experience

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

Consumer fashion rental company is pumping up its retail customer experience with the help of Aila Technologies.

Amazon launching Whole Foods Market delivery service

February 8, 2018

Amazon Prime members living near a Whole Foods Market will be able to tap free 2-hour delivery as long as they're buying $35 in goods from the supermarket…