Action sports retailer taps cloud system to boost customer experience

August 24, 2016

Active Ride Shop is using a cloud-based engagement technology for mobile point of sale, merchandising, customer relationship management and sale audit in a…

Paytronix updates platform

August 23, 2016

Paytronix Systems has implemented upgrades to its Paytronix Platform.

Report: Most retailers not optimizing social media engagement opportunity

August 23, 2016

Social media is becoming increasingly popular among retailers, but 81 percent of those using the platforms to engage customers acknowledge they need help in…

Hunter Douglas taps mobile platform to engage customers

August 23, 2016

Custom window fashion maker Hunter Douglas is using a new mobile-optimized platform for sales and consumer engagement via mobile devices and social networks.

Wal-Mart SVP: Mobile pay exceeding expectations, meeting consumers' needs

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

There are more than a few big reasons Wal-Mart is advancing its mobile retail customer experience and the big one is consumers want a smooth, fast, easy…

Retailers aren't texting enough and that's a bad thing

August 12, 2016

Retailers aren't texting as much as they should and it could be hurting the bottom line.

Google beats Dropbox as small retailers' top favorite technology

August 12, 2016

When it comes to technology tools small and medium retailers love Google. In fact the love grew so much this year it knocked Dropbox out of the top ranking of…

Petsmart deploys unique musical experience for pets, owners

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

Family pets spending time at a Petsmart PetsHotel, as well as their owners, are getting a much more lyrical experience as the retailer is piping in playlists…

Tips for meeting Generation Z customer expectations

by Molly Wike — Intern, Networld Media Group

Questions about the trickiest group of consumers answered: Unlock the secret to effectively reaching Generation Z.

What retailers need to know, and expect, about virtual digital technology

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

Virtual assistant technologies will gain big traction in the next six years, yet use of virtual digital assistants may be a bit slower within retail for a few…

Zuznow releases new tools simplifying web, app design

August 3, 2016

Zuznow, a mobile development platform, is debuting an ehanced enterprise mobility development platform featuring no-code “point-and-click” options, which let…

FileMaker debuts business bundle, free small business toolkit

August 3, 2016

FileMaker, an Apple subsidiary, is rolling out its new Service Business Toolkit and Idea to iPad bundle for small retailers striving to go digital.

Bots, in-store tech top trends taking place in retail

The first half of the year boasted big changes for the retail industry, with beloved brands like Target completely redesigning their store, and the convenience…

Digital assistants will be $623B market by 2020

July 29, 2016

Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana, Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant aren't the only digital assistants contributing to the $7.9 billion global industry.

Amazon opens Romeoville fulfillment center

July 27, 2016

Amazon.com is opening a fulfillment center in Romeoville, Illinois, according to a company press release.

Evergage debuts new data tool for marketers

July 26, 2016

Evergage is debuting a new data tool that promises to help marketers make better decisions regarding customer information gathered from various sources.

The ICX Interview: Richard Ventura, NEC Display Solutions of America

by Christopher Hall

Richard Ventura, vice president of business development and solutions for Director-level ICX Association member NEC Display Solutions of America, talks about…

Euclid Analytics debuts retail Wi-Fi platform

July 20, 2016

Euclid Analytics has debuted its latest product, a Wi-Fi platform called Euclid Connect. Connect allows retailers to track consumer location, behavior, and…

Tips on merging in-store, online retail personalities

One of the biggest issues facing retailers is how to merge in-store personalities with online ones. We're not talking about the same colors and logos and…

3 steps to cutting 1 huge expense

Legal hacks of credit card fees may seem complicated at first, but once understanding the three basic components of payment processing statements, they become…