A shopper marketing conundrum: Providing a personalized mobile experience at scale

Matt McGinty, chief revenue officer, Fiksu DSP, provides insight on why targeting shoppers via mobile, based on their shopping habits, can improve the…

Nike live design experience custom builds shoes in under 90 minutes

September 8, 2017

Nike Makers' Experience merges digital design with traditional shoe making, allowing consumers to try on shoes, then have the shoes made for them on the spot…

First Data sending mobile POS devices to help retailers hit by Hurricane Harvey

September 7, 2017

First Data is sending free mobile payment devices to Houston in a move to help retailers and businesses get back up and running as soon as possible following…

Miami Marlins teams up with Intermedia Touch for video wall

September 6, 2017

The Miami Marlins, a professional baseball team, recently partnered with Intermedia Touch to install a 4 by 4 video wall to its press conference room. The…

Kagan: Poor checkout experience hurts retail brand

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Jeff Kagan offers up his view on retail winners and losers and what the changing customer expectations are starting to demand from retail stores.

Coast taps Aptos to enhance website

September 5, 2017

Apparel retailer Coast's new website, developed by Aptos, boasts new modern features, including large retina display product images and an enhanced digital…

Webinar: Experts offer insight on how retailers can avoid a sticky consumer experience

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

In a free live one-hour webinar, Laura Noll and Agata Kowalska from Avery Dennison provide insight on how product labels and labeling material play a role in…

Notre Dame deploying video display at stadium

August 31, 2017

The University of Notre Dame is installing a big video display system within its stadium to offer attendees "rich visual, information and statistics."

Walmart files blimp patent for product pickup, delivery

August 30, 2017

Not to be outdone by Amazon's continued foray into drones for warehouse and ground delivery, Walmart is reportedly considering the use of blimps for aerial…

Minority Report 15 Years Later - Technologies for POS

This special report covers interactive technologies from hollywood movie "Minority Report" in the context of retail and point of sale (POS).

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Leverage these retail IoT options to drive growth

Sara Sugar, a contributor to ShopKeep, explains why Internet of Things technology is something every retailer should be considering. While solutions vary…

Rewards playing a role in UK consumer activity

August 28, 2017

Three quarters of British consumers admit that a reward impacts final purchase, and an appealing incentive has driven 30 percent to choose a product of less…

Merchants should highlight mobile self-service usefulness to consumers

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

Do consumers see the value in every self-checkout option available to them from different restaurants and retailers?

Walmart, Google team up on a collaborative shopping vision

August 23, 2017

In a quest clearly aimed at beating Amazon, Walmart will sell its products via Google’s online mall, Google Express, in a partnership aimed at offering a new…

Does Walmart really have a shot against the Amazon juggernaut?

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Chris Petersen believes true innovation demands a willingness to take the risks to fail faster. Companies that don't embrace failure as a part of innovation…

What merchants should consider when deploying new technology

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

As retailers and restaurants consider whether to deploy new consumer offerings such as a loyalty program, branded app or mobile payments, executives must…

Memphis Grizzlies to boost fan experience with LED video system

August 18, 2017

The NBA's Memphis Grizzlies have partnered with Daktronics to deploy a LED video display system for the FedExForum stadium in Memphis. Daktronics will provide…

Picturing a more dynamic approach to digital back-to-school sales

Imgix CEO Chris Zacharias explains why retailers need to carefully consider the use and editing of images to improve the user experience and why beleaguered…

Pinterest proves winning for brands, reveals analysis

August 17, 2017

Retailers not using the social networking platform Pinterest may want to start integrating it into the marketing plan as new research claims it can lead to…

Avoiding a sticky customer experience: Webinar explains why retailers must pay attention to product labels

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

Sometimes it's the simplest things that can prompt a consumer to jump from one retailer or brand to another. One example is the annoying, frustrating product…