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, Connect Media

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, Connect Media

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

Kagan: Fixing your app to improve customer experience

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Bottom line, smartphone technology and apps are an incredible way to reach customers in new and creative ways. Use technology in new ways to give the customer…

Pandora deploys digital receipts for UK locations

March 14, 2017

Jewelry brand Pandora is deploying digital receipts at its 220 U.K. locations and the Ecrebo technology is enabling the brand to capture customer data at point…

Forget just selling products: Customer experience is king

In a world where anyone can whip up an e-commerce site and begin selling in a matter of hours, merely taking products to market just isn't good enough anymore.

Simon deploys interactive mapping to boost customer experience

March 10, 2017

Retail real estate giant Simon has deployed digital interactive mall maps on all its websites in a quest to help shoppers easily navigate the company's retail…

ICX Association leader talks trends, innovations and goals ahead

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

Retail Customer Experience talks with Christopher Hall, ICX Association director, on customer experience trends, association goals and what's on the agenda for…

Don't miss: Live webinar on how in-store customer experience starts and ends with the network

With today's consumers tapping devices before they hit a brick-and-mortar or hop online to shop, retailers need to ensure apps are performing well and the…

HP MX12 Retail Solution: A new level of retail agility

Deliver an enhanced customer experience at the counter and increase your operational efficiencies with the HP MX12 Retail Solution, which combines a…

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Keep point-of-sale data safe on all sides

The technologies at work in today’s retail point-of-sale (POS) environment capture more – and more valuable – customer data than ever before, allowing…

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Personalization, price still top of mind for consumers

February 28, 2017

Price remains top of mind for consumers but shoppers also view personalization and fulfillment are key reasons for shopping a retail location.

5 key distributor opportunities in an omnichannel world

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

For today's consumers, omnichannel is their "new normal." They now shop and purchase anytime and everywhere. What this means for traditional retailers is that…

QuikTrip debuts mobile ordering via its app

February 24, 2017

QuikTrip customers can now order via the convenience store brand's app.

Target pulls back on innovation, claims report

February 24, 2017

In the wake of not-so-great sales, Target reportedly is culling down on technology innovation including the shuttering of a start-up effort.

Why retail Is the ultimate social platform

The impulse to socialize at the market lives on — witness the late 20th century phenomenon of "hanging out at the mall," or the 21st century rise of farmers…

Intel CEO: Data playing invaluable role in retail transformation

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

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich has seen the personal computer transform the world and now he, along with the rest of the retail industry, is watching another…

The art of balancing workplace automation

The buzz about bots is on the rise. No, not the all-knowing Isaac Asimov supercomputers. The 1-800-number variety that never seems to detect any urgency in the…