Why it's time to drop the 'e' in e-commerce

Bryan Forbes, vice president, strategy and planning, IN Marketing, believes it's time to give shoppers new ways to experience products.

5 ways to ensure the store appeals to high-powered senior shoppers

Geoff Gross, founder and CEO of Medical Guardian, offers insight on how senior-focused shifts by top national retailers illustrate the importance of this…

Food is a big part of summer retail activity, reveals study

July 2, 2019

When it comes to retail spending in the summer months it's all about food and consumers still prefer the physical retail environment overall.

Consumers view retail tech as experience booster

June 28, 2019

Shoppers are embracing retail technologies as they are proving to boost the shopping experience and make the shopping experience easier.

VR transforming brick-and-mortar CX but not how you'd expect

David Rich, CEO at InContext Solutions, writes that the key to successful virtual reality is delivering the experience before customers ever set foot in a…

FriendShip drives loyalty, in-store visits with Paytronix digital CX platform

June 27, 2019

FriendShip has increased in-store visits by 5% and has seen gas purchases jump 18% it said, due to targeted pump-to-store marketing created by Paytronix as…

Survey: Most Gen Z shoppers using Buy Online Pickup In Store

June 26, 2019

Package Conceirge, a provider of automated locker solutions, has released findings about the shopping behaviors of adults aged 18-25 years old. Among the…

A great time to be a consumer, say retail leaders

June 26, 2019

Today's shoppers are not only "nuanced in their expectations," but are in the driver's seat of the retail transacation, according to industry leaders that…

Report: Brands not understanding shopper needs

June 25, 2019

There's still a big disconnect between shoppers' needs and what brands understand when it comes to those needs and providing a friction-free buying experience.

Consumers love exceptional service, will jump ship for it

June 25, 2019

Two-thirds of consumers will jump ship to another brand if that brand is providing the best experience.

Creating an experience beyond shopping

Roger Bannister, business development director at Timico, explains why retailers and brands, whether physical or online, must create an experience that goes…

Retail sales rosy in May

June 18, 2019

The American consumer is busy shopping, shopping and shopping and the result is healthy May sales data after a sluggish April.

Retailers have lots of data but little direction, reveals research

June 18, 2019

Retailers are collecting needed data, but one in three marketers don't know what to do with it, according to a Clicktale study.

Alternative and cashless payment acceptance grows, but security remains a concern

June 13, 2019

Consumers are open to embracing payment options such as wearables and smartphones, but they have high levels of concern about being able to secure such…

Father's Day spend to hit all-time high, predicts NRF

June 12, 2019

Spending on dads this year is expected to break the record books, with an all-time high of $16 million being doled out by consumers.

Amazon is the 'go to' retailer, claims study

June 6, 2019

In what may come as little surprise to those in the retail sector, Amazon is considered the "go to" online retailer by 81% of Americans.

Bad digital experiences are hurting retailers' bottom line

June 6, 2019

Bad digital experiences are costing brands and retailers revenue as nearly all, 95%, of consumers in the U.S. and U.K. will jump off an e-commerce or brand…

Study: Shoppers loving luxury brands, try-before-buy and non-traditional delivery

June 5, 2019

A MetaPack research report that polled more than 1,000 consumers in the U.S. and Canada reveals an increase in consumers buying from luxury brands and choosing…

Consumers want personal touch, seamless customer journey

June 3, 2019

A JLL study on shopper expectations reveals consumers want and expect skilled customer service, personalization, convenience and a sharing economy.

Physical retail still very much a wanted channel, reveals survey

May 30, 2019

Consumers still love the physical retail store environment, with 85% of U.S. shoppers dropping into a brick-and-mortar store during a typical week, according…