When will retailers wake up and smell the CLV?

Peter Fader, professor of marketing at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and co-founder of Zodiac, explains why a truly customer centric…

Kagan: Mobile pay apps not created equal

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

The decision on which mobile app to work with is an important decision. Some are sleek. Others are clunky. Some are quick. Others are slow as molasses. There…

Study: Cellular IoT device growth will hit 530M by 2022

April 4, 2017

New Berg Insight research predicts cellular Internet of Things device shipments will hit 530.1 million by 2022, with an annual growth rate of 22.7 percent.

The Container Store taps Yotta to boost e-commerce performance, security

April 4, 2017

The Container Store, which sells storage and organization products, is tapping the Yotta software-as-a-service platform to boost ecommerce performance and…

Dunkin' Donuts delivers digital signage customer experience

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

The donut quick service restaurant changed things up by replacing static signs with digital signage. The goal was simple: Boost the customer experience.

Vending/micro market veteran ready to take on Amazon Go

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A vending/micro market veteran has developed a technology, featuring artificial intelligence, he believes will disrupt the consumer goods distribution industry.

Tulip Retail, True Fit team up on a personal shopping experience

April 3, 2017

Tulip Retail and True Fit are partnering to foster a more personal in-store shopping experience and working with fashion brand kate spade to pilot the store…

A look at trends taking over retail in 2017

To keep up with shopper expectations, it's more important than ever for retailers to enhance and integrate the physical and digital. As we move further into…

IoT proving valuable in driving customer experience, savings and operational efficiencies

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

Retailers not using Internet of Things technology may soon want to investigate its potential given big opportunities to boost the customer experience and save…

AI crucial to humanizing branch experience, report says

March 30, 2017

In traditional banks, basic transactions continue to migrate from physical to digital channels, leading to major changes as banks redesign their branch…

Robots not a job killer, claims Trump treasury chief

March 30, 2017

While robotics is taking deeper root within the business realm, from warehouses to stores to everyday home life, the White House administration doesn't seem to…

Study: Consumers receptive to chatbots

March 30, 2017

A majority of consumers are comfortable talking with a chatbot yet only a fraction have engaged with one, according to the 2017 Mobile Consumer Report from…

How To: Improve digital product content to boost customer experience, sales

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

Today's retailers are missing out on sales due to a poor digital product content strategy which not only results in a weak customer experience but puts a dent…

Amazon Go store hits some glitches

March 28, 2017

The public unveiling of Amazon's Go store, which features no cashiers, is being delayed due to some technical glitches, according to a Market Watch report.

Nexcom introduces motherboard for intelligent kiosks

March 27, 2017

Nexcom, a Taipei, Taiwan-based provider of intelligent solutions, has introduced its industrial motherboard NEX 614 to accelerate kiosk transformation, fueling…

Humanizing the retail experience: Experiential shopping lives offline

These are the days of sharing, group think and the herd mentality… who knew the 90s-era mall rats, a generation of teens known for simply hanging out in…

Albertsons aims to make product finding, stocking easier and faster

March 23, 2017

Albertsons is tapping the RangeMe online platform and Ahold USA to make product discovery easier between retailers and product vendors, which will save money…

Tips for ensuring the branded mobile app delivers a successful customer experience

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

There's no challenge getting retail consumers on board with mobile devices and apps. But getting that same consumer to embrace and forge a relationship with a…

Synchrony Financial plans to broaden mobile scope with GPShopper acquisition

March 20, 2017

Synchrony Financial has announced that it has acquired GPShopper, a developer of mobile apps that offer retailers and brands a full suite of commerce…

Why retailers need to get as social as consumers

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

Today's shoppers are social technology users, especially the female consumer segment. To be successful retailers should be just as social.