Why it's time to gear up for the big holiday shopping season

September 18, 2015

New survey reveals small businesses should get going on digital strategy to capitalize on holiday sales time.

Retailers: We need feds in fight against organized crime activity

September 16, 2015

The issue is even worse than last year with nearly 100 percent of retailers reporting an incident.

Economy indicators remain on a healthy path for the most part

September 15, 2015

Most economic stats indicate steady growth ahead.

lululemon projects healthy revenue ahead given store, e-commerce performance

September 11, 2015

Though spending went up, revenue growth was healthy for the Vancouver high-end yoga clothing brand.

Study: Despite enthusiasm to be consumer-focused retailers aren't making big strides

While retailers realize value of customer-centric operations, failure to succeed is still high.

Tech plays bigger role in consumer purchase, altering shopping experience

September 10, 2015

In-store sales remain vibrant and account for more than nine-tenths of all retail spend, reveals new retail transaction study findings.

Men outspend women online in UK but don’t do as much shopping homework

September 10, 2015

Food, travel and fashion are top ecommerce targets for both sexes, but males buy more sportwear and women buy more health and beauty products.

SMB confidence up but it may not be a true reflection of retailers' state of mind

September 8, 2015

A new small-business report reveals confidence remains on a positive path, but it may not be a clear picture.

Why technology is the linchpin of the omni-channel strategy

by izge cengiz — product manager, monitise

The impact of technology may be the greatest game-changer of all. Consumers don’t even need to leave their houses to shop or can buy things on their daily…

U.S. productivity remains in a growth mode

September 2, 2015

Labor costs takes a dip but hourly compensation remains at same 1.8-percent rate as last month.

Sales, profit heading in right direction for Vera Bradley

September 2, 2015

Amidst turn-around strategy, fashion purse-maker beats financial analysts' expectations.

Movie toys, foreign exchange spur LEGO sales, profit

World's top toymaker enjoying robust gains in first half of 2015.

Consumer love for discount proves rewarding for Dollar General

September 1, 2015

The discount retailer enjoyed big gains in profit, sales not too shabby either.

Report: Amazon laying off product engineers amidst restructure of hardware innovation hub

August 31, 2015

The Amazon Fire smartphone is likely in hospice mode, destined for a final market goodbye at some point this year, but Amazon isn’t one to retrench due to a…

Economy on a healthy road as August comes to a close

August 28, 2015

Consumers were spending on big items, such as cars in July, thanks to increases in wages and salaries. The healthy economic trend is predicted to continue.

Big Lots beats financial projections, shareholders rewarded

August 28, 2015

Discount retailer Big Lots beat earnings projections for the second quarter and is upping its full year outlook given the healthy fiscal activity.

Argo Tea talks exceeding tea-lover expectations while advancing product innovation

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

It's not easy being a beverage player these days as consumers want everything from great flavors to healthy options, and increasing competition is only making…

CONNECT: Why restaurants aren't deploying beacons

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

A recent panel at Networld Media Group's CONNECT Mobile Innovation Summit discussed beacon technology's role with restaurateurs and retailers today.

Back-to-School: How retailers are tackling consumers' social network activity to engage customers

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

In our final segment of our 10-part Back-to-School series, the focus is on social networks and social influence and how retailers are adjusting marketing…

Abercrombie & Fitch: We're working hard to boost shopper experience

August 26, 2015

Despite not meeting analysts' earnings expectations the brand remains intent on boosting customer experience in next quarter.