Why conversational commerce is coming sooner than you think

Marco Lafrentz, vice president, tyntec, shares his insight on how online commerce has evolved significantly over the last two decades, and the ongoing shift is…

The physical retail experience is king with jewelry buyers

August 22, 2019

When it comes to buying a bauble, a good majority of consumers trek to a brick-and-mortar jewelry store, according to a Citi Retail Services study.

Retailers feeling pretty good

August 21, 2019

A Yieldify report expects the retail segment to enjoy a 28% spike in revenue growth this holiday season compared to last year's revenue.

Plus-size clothing retailer shuttering all its stores

August 20, 2019

Women's plus-size retailer, Avenue, is getting ready to close all its stores across 33 states as part of its liquidation activity.

Report: DOOH market to grow by 11%

August 16, 2019

The DOOH advertising market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11% from 2019 to 2024, according to a report entitled "Digital Out of Home…

Consumers not sure how brands are using data

August 15, 2019

Despite an increased focus on consumer privacy, data security and data protection, more than half of consumers — 65% —  weren't sure what brands were using…

Holiday season may not be so jolly warns analyst

August 15, 2019

Not every retailer may have a jolly holiday season as one industry watcher said it may be a "sobering" one for department chains.

Most retailers worry about Amazon pricing threat

August 14, 2019

Nearly three-quarters of retailers are worried they're going to be outpriced by Amazon, with 41% of those "very concerned."

4 attributes of a successful digital engagement strategy

Anthony Stevenson, international new business director at Eagle Eye, writes that in the race to capture sales only businesses with an effective digital…

Why brands must prioritize the happiness of millennial shoppers

Brightpearl CEO Derek O'Carroll explains why the key to retail success could lie in keeping millennials happy and why brands, seeking to capture the attention…

Target, Walmart leading hourly wage increases

August 6, 2019

The hourly retail minimum wage is the highest it has been since the end of 2003, primarily due to top retailer support for increased pay.

Survey: Consumers like BOPIS, mobile browsing, AI

August 5, 2019

A good majority of shoppers who are Amazon Prime members are likely to shop in-store every week, enjoy buying online and picking up in the store, and prefer…

Private payroll on the upswing yet SMBs having tough time hiring

August 5, 2019

While private payrolls increased by 156,000 jobs last month — beating industry projections — small retailers are having a hard time finding workers.

Report: Just 1 bad experience can turn off a shopper

July 29, 2019

More than half of shoppers, 55%, will not return to a brand or retailer after one bad experience, indicating that today's consumer has nearly zero tolerance…

Trends in brand marketing: Insights from SXSW 2019

Sonya Klinger, marketing manager at IDL, shares insight about trends and technology highlighted at this year's SXSW event.

Personal is a big want for consumers, reveals data

July 12, 2019

A majority, 78%, of consumers are more likely to shop at retailers and brands providing a personalized experience, and 73% of online shoppers are likely to…

Rite Aid teams with Adobe on digital transformation strategy

July 11, 2019

In a quest to deliver a personal and connected health and wellness experience for shoppers, Rite Aid is deploying the Adobe Experience Cloud. The technology…

Report: Consumers expect personal, seamless experience

July 10, 2019

When it comes to the retail experience, more than half of consumers, 66%, care more about the experience than about product or service price, according to the…

Retailers behind in personalizing the retail experience, claims study

July 9, 2019

Nearly half, 44%, of retailers, have made no progress in customizing the in-store shopping experience and today's digital natives love brick-and-mortar more…

The problem of personalization in retail marketing

Kristin Hambelton, CMO, Marketing Evolution, discusses the disconnect between what retailers believe is happening with retail customer marketing and what's…