What retailers must do to make the furniture-buying experience a rewarding one

Joseph Ferguson, director of new business development at Fortiva Retail Credit, lists what retailers, aiming to compete in home furnishings, must do to…

ICX Summit exhibitors showcase tech innovation

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

One of the highlights of this year's ICX Summit in Dallas was the wealth of innovation on display at the ICX Discovery Zone, where attendees received hands-on…

Convenience, voice tech driving new era of commerce

June 21, 2018

A new era of commerce is ahead thanks to Amazon and other top retailers expanding into food and medicine, and the advent and adoption of voice-controlled…

Identifying the foundation of digital transformation in retail

Sanjay Srinivasan, chief technology architect at Vonage, explains how a software-defined WAN can play into deploying a robust customer experience.

Gigi's Cupcakes delivers to doorsteps across US

June 14, 2018

Gigi's Cupcakes are now available through nationwide shipping, according to a press release. 

One size does not fit all: Localization vs. standardization in retail

Sarah Kampman, vice president of product at Square Root, explains why one of the biggest areas of transformation in retail is the relationship between…

How retailers can meet millennials in the middle

Steve Davidson, vice president, Fortegra Warranty Product Group, explains how millennial behaviors, such as using digital services to get the best bang for…

Hello Fresh goes retail in a big way

June 5, 2018

HelloFresh is now available at 581 supermarket locations, within Giant Food and Stop and Shop, and plans to continue such retail partnerships during the year.

Retail sales show healthy jump in April

May 30, 2018

April's retail sales were 0.4 percent higher compared to March and 2.8 percent higher compared to a year ago.

Macy's sales get a boost from foreign shoppers

May 23, 2018

Macy's first fiscal quarter brought good news to shareholders as same-store sales jumped 4.2 percent, prompting the retailer to adjust its annual profit…

Pop ups, experiential experiences, showrooms top retail trends, reveals report

May 22, 2018

Retail pop-up shops, showrooms boasting e-commerce and brick-and-mortar offerings and experiential retail experiences are the top trends taking place…

Retail grad celebration spend projected to hit $5B

May 22, 2018

While spending on graduation gifts and celebrations won't hit a record-setting figure this year it's still not too shabby given a projection of $5.2 billion.

How digital virtual experiences reinforce the physical environment

Bryan Laing, vice president, client service, IDL Worldwide, explains why connecting with consumers on a deeper, more personal level through physical…

Lessons in "goodwill" and the power of people

by Chris Petersen — Owner, IMS

Blogger and industry expert Chris H. Petersen explains why today's retail customer experience involves a foundation of "goodwill" that drives positive feelings.

Voice search and the future of retail advertising

Wesley MacLaggan, Marin Software senior vice president of marketing, explains why voice search is set to become a major factor in advertising, particularly for…

Intouch Insight Launches LiaCX™ - New Customer Experience Management Software

New Intouch Insight customer experience management (CEM) software enables organizations with multiple locations to take action to improve customer experience…

Jewelry, outings top Mother's Day gift list

May 9, 2018

Just over one third of Mother's Day shoppers, 34 percent, will spend $4.6 billion on jewelry for moms and 55 percent will spend $4.4 billion on food…

Mother's Day spend may hit $23B

May 8, 2018

This year may mark the second-highest spend for Mother's Day, hitting an expected $23.1 billion.

Last-minute shoppers love the local retail store

May 8, 2018

Not every consumer jumps online to buy that last minute gift.

Survey: Most small retailers are digital-tool hungry

May 8, 2018

The small to mid-size retail business understands the importance of marketing but typically don't have tremendous resources and are "hungry" for tools to drive…