Take your marketing automation further with AI

John Oechsle, president and CEO of Swiftpage, offers insight on why AI-based technologies are critical for retailers today as it's playing an increasingly…

Vuitton handbags boast AMOLED displays

May 29, 2019

The latest flexible display (think foldable smartphones, roll-up TVs) will soon be on a special line of Louis Vuitton handbags.

AI delivers benefits on all retail fronts, but journey takes courage and commitment

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

AI promises a world of benefits to retail, but learning how to use the technology requires a lot of background work to ensure the data is of high quality and a…

Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods charge forward with customer personalization

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Two of the top leading sporting goods retailers offer insight on digital initiatives aimed at improving customer personalization.

H&M talks customer engagement and digital signage

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator

Digital signage isn't just for pushing sales, it's also useful for crafting better customer engagement. By doing this, retailers can improve sales and create…

How Google's retail toolkit reaches the tech savvy consumer

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retail in 2019 is about learning how all different technologies work together rather than the technologies themselves, according tot Google's Daniel Alegre.

Report: Rising demand for wearable payment devices

May 14, 2019

The global wearable electronics market is expected to post a CAGR of more than 15% during the period 2019-2023, according to market research by Technavio.

There is no retail apocalypse but rather a retail experiential evolution taking place

Charles Dimov, vice president of marketing, OrderDynamics, writes that retail is not dying and that experiential retail is landing everywhere. And, as…

Innovators share ways to eliminate buying friction while boosting omnichannel presence

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

As technology evolves, retailers find it increasingly difficult to keep abreast of new and better ways to improve customer service and understand consumer…

How Pinterest bridges the gap between commerce and shopping

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Pinterest continues to find new ways to help consumers discovery their own creativity offering a visual search tool. The platform offering retailers and brands…

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…

Shopify deploys retail POS hardware to boost in-store experience

May 7, 2019

Shopify Inc., a multi-channel commerce platform for online retail, has launched a line of point-of-sale hardware that will "revolutionize the in-store retail…

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…

AWM Smart Shelf debuts autonomous shopping shelf technology

May 6, 2019

AWM Smart Shelf, which is bringing the benefits of the online experience to physical retail, has integrated its frictionless shopping application with its…

Knowing the difference between must-have CX technologies and what can wait

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

Forrester VP and Principal Analyst Brendan Witcher shared insight on what retailers need to be doing when it comes to customer experience technology and what…

Big Lots taps Reflexis tech for workforce management, budgeting

May 2, 2019

Big Lots is using the Reflexis Workforce Schedule at its 1,400 retail stores for associate scheduling forecasting and budgeting.

Browns Shoes deploys iGotcha Media video wall at Quebec location

May 2, 2019

Browns Shoes, an independent footwear chain based in Canada, has installed a video wall from iGotcha Media at its Carrefour Laval store in Quebec. The company…

How to measure impact of 3D, AR e-commerce

Garrett Eastham, chief data officer with Vertebrae, explains why retailers striving to get the full picture of how 3D visualization and AR can impact business…

Consumers embracing payments via voice assistant, but wary about security

May 1, 2019

Research from Transaction Network Services Inc. indicates adoption of smart payments technology has grown substantially, but consumers have significant…

How Albertsons tackled digital transformation to boost customer experience

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

In 2018, Albertsons Companies focused on unifying the digital experience and expanding e-commerce and loyalty, and deploying foundational tools such as search…