Millennials weigh in on how they shop

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the Interactive Customer Experience Summit in Dallas took advantage of a chance to find out first hand during a panel featuring seven millennial…

Neiman Marcus embracing innovative tech from the front door to the dressing room

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

From the minute a shopper walks into the new Fort Worth, Dallas-based Neiman Marcus, digital technology is nearby. Here’s the scoop on how the retailer's iLab…

Palace Station Casino deploys large LED displays for bingo room

June 8, 2017

NanoLumens recently installed two LED displays at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The displays include a 1.5-foot tall by 56-foot wide Nixel…

Lululemon stretches marketing focus beyond the yoga realm

June 6, 2017

While yoga enthusiasts remain a prime focus, Lululemon is stretching its marketing bandwidth to lure in other active consumers, such as those who surf.

Tackling the challenges of remote branch IT

Today's retail space is evolving rapidly, driven by changing customer demand and increasing competition. While technology should be the enabler of this shift…

UK consumer impulse spend targets fashion buys

May 22, 2017

Shoppers in the U.K. spend more when shopping online than in the store — an average of $258.24 more and fashion is the top focus.

Amazon prepping brick-and-mortar bookstore for D.C.

May 18, 2017

Amazon, which built its e-commerce empire on putting the physical bookseller nearly out of business, is now reportedly planning to launch another…

Brick-and-mortar retail showroom boasts online mattresses only

May 18, 2017

Given the success of online mattress sales it's obvious not every consumer needs to physically test out a bed before making a purchase.

Brookstone CEO: Product development, brand, channels are key focus ahead

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Specialty retailer Brookstone has weathered more than a few challenges, including bankruptcy, but is finding success once again with a strong product, brand…

Coach buying Kate Spade for $2.4B

May 9, 2017

Coach is buying fashion icon Kate Spade in a $2.4 billion deal to create what Coach calls a "leading luxury lifestyle company."

Bloomie’s gets its yoga on to lure shoppers

May 1, 2017

New York City's Bloomingdale's staged a huge free yoga class this past weekend in an effort to draw new shoppers and yoga clothing enthusiasts.

YETI debuts first flagship boasting unique experience

April 25, 2017

Premium cooler and drinkware brand YETI's first flagship location in Austin, Texas boasts an engaging patron atmosphere aimed at inspiring shoppers to get out…

Crate & Barrel leader talks mobile tech and designing a seamless customer experience

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Understanding the consumer is just one part of the equation for Crate & Barrel. The key, as a top leader explained, is knowing what a consumer is looking for…

Analyst: Under Armour brand appeal on the rise

March 31, 2017

In the midst of doomsday retail forecasts comes a bit of sunshine as Under Armour's brand is gaining greater appreciation by consumers.

Grocery shoppers jumping online more than ever, reveals report

March 10, 2017

One in three grocery shoppers will place online orders this year and nearly three quarters of shoppers will switch grocers if there is a better shopping…

Swarovski planning return to Times Square this year

March 8, 2017

Come the fall there will be a new Swarovski store on Broadway, in New York City.

Sorry Jim Cramer, malls won't ever be ghost towns

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

During his flamboyant declarations about malls and their impending doom, Jim Cramer asks another financial analyst if he's been at a mall lately. The analyst…

FastCasual's parent company launching FoodTruckOperator.com

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Networld Media Group will launch FoodTruckOperator.com on April 1. It will cover industry trends and news, profile business owners and explore the technologies…

Macy's teams with Grandin Road to give customers a scare

August 8, 2016

This September, Grandin Road, a direct retailer of home furnishings and decor, will collaborate with Macy's Herald Square in New York City to open a seasonal…

Nordstrom Rack racks up new Canada locations

August 3, 2016

Nordstrom will open off-price retail Nordstrom Rack stores in Calgary and Vaughan, Ontario by spring 2018. The Seattle-based retailer has opened three of its…