Analyst: Pokemon Go proves AR beats VR

January 18, 2018

GlobalData, a data and analytics company, believes augmented reality has a greater future ahead of it than virtual reality. The company argues virtual reality…

Why a one-size-fits-all retailer playlist isn't a good strategy

Danny Turner, global senior vice president of creative programming at Mood Media, offers up insight on how to make that playlist work well and the pitfalls…

'Grocery on wheels' may be supermarket delivery game changer

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Self-driving vehicles that deliver fresh produce and allow consumers to place orders via an app and then physically pick their own produce could be the…

Theatro, Curbside partner on click and collect customer experience

January 15, 2018

Theatro is partnering with Curbside in a quest to improve the 'click and collect' customer experience when it comes to in-store pickup of online orders in the…

Kiosk Information Systems partners with gift registration platform provider

January 12, 2018

Kiosk Information Systems has partnered with Jifiti Gifting Solutions, provider of a gift registration platform, on a self-service gift registry experience for…

In-store mobile efforts proving successful in retail

January 12, 2018

A new study reveals retailers deploying in-store mobile in a successful fashion are projected to enjoy upwards of 146 percent sale growth in 2018.

Is staying up with consumer acceptance of automation worth the challenges?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

A session on the need to adopt automation in retail drew an overflow audience during the CES show in Las Vegas.

Four Winds Casino switches out LCD videowalls for LED displays

January 10, 2018

Four Winds Casino, based in New Buffalo, Michigan, has swapped out two LCD video walls with two large Nixel Series LED displays from NanoLumens. The casino…

The changing world of retail: 4 ways to defend against Amazon

Jeff Anulewicz, executive strategy director at MXM, explains how retailers, both online and offline, need to crack Amazon's dominance of the retail landscape.

Personal experience playing bigger role in purchase, reveals report

January 9, 2018

A good majority, 80 percent, of consumers are more likely to buy when a brand is delivering a personalized experience.

How to capitalize on the OOH viewing experience to keep customers

Curt Marvis, CEO and co-founder of QYOU Media, explains how retailers can take advantage of DOOH now that customers are watching more video than ever before.

Why Amazon may lose its influencer title in 2018

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

While the ecommerce retailer won top shopping destination this past holiday season, and dozens of headlines related its innovations, Amazon is not immune to…

Tax bill may impact retailer strategy in several ways

January 4, 2018

Retailers will likely be hiring less workers and embracing automation technology due to the new federal tax laws.

Kagan: Think retail is dying? Think again

by Jeff KAGAN — Wireless Analyst, Telecom Industry Analyst

Analyst Jeff Kagan explains why there is no death knell to be rung for retail. Sure there is intense pressure, and certain retailers are folding, but others…

Industry experts offer up 2018 predictions on retail customer experience

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

With the close of 2017, a year which brought big news in retail customer experience strategy, technology and trends, Retail Customer Experience shares a hefty…

3D virtual concierges deliver enhanced retail experiences

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Intelligent virtual assistants enable hotels to boost customer experience by allowing guests to interact with a 2D or 3D agent via digital signage, kiosks or…

2017 retail influencer: Amazon

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

Customer experience is the dominant strategy in retail, and Amazon dominated in 2017 by innovating on everything from supply chain to faster delivery to…

Kroger advancing self-checkout strategy

December 29, 2017

Supermarket chain Kroger is set to expand its self-checkout service to 400 stores in 2018, according to a report from the Cincinnati Business Courier.

2017 in review: The top 5 blogs

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

Retail Customer Experience is home to a growing blog sphere, and the diverse opinions, insights, tips and advice are invaluable to readers. Here are the top…

Lowe's hires on ex Amazon leader as digital officer

December 28, 2017

Vikram Singh, a former Amazon ecommerce leader, is now Lowe's first chief digital officer.