CONNECT: The issues preventing widespread beacon deployment

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 retailers today.

Walgreens taps healthcare provider to run new clinics, boost customer communication capabilities

August 24, 2015

Walgreens takes outsourcing approach to boost medical clinic patient engagement.

Dickey’s Barbecue selling products in grocery stores

August 21, 2015

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is selling its signature buttery rolls in 180 Jewel-Osco grocery stores throughout the Chicagoland area.

Abercrombie & Fitch creates new team to drive brand improvement

August 21, 2015

New brand leadership strategy will be a significant contribution to brand progress, say company leaders.

REI taps in-house tech chief to serve as first-ever CIO

August 21, 2015

The move illustrates how technology is playing a bigger role in customer experience solutions and business operations.

Back-to-School: 4 ways retailers can cash in

by Bryan Pearson — President, LoyaltyOne

Retailers need to recognize the event of back-to-school shopping has changed. It’s no longer a mother-child outing shaped by retailers. Now students are…

IPO or no IPO? Top considerations for retailers mulling going public

The IPO landscape is attractive for retailers within special or unique niches, especially for those that can build grassroots buzz and differentiate themselves…

Walmart earnings expectations not as robust mid year

August 18, 2015

Investments pressuring earnings expectations.

Back-to-school report: Consumers delaying shopping to save, attain better deals

August 17, 2015

Consumers are looking to save money and shopping time by delaying store visits during the second busiest retail season of the year.

Barnes & Noble top retailer in back-to-school survey

August 17, 2015

The national book retailer is the most familiar and most favored of back-to-school retail brands, reveals survey.

July sales up for retailers

August 14, 2015

U.S. retail sales were up in July as more people bought cars and a variety of other products

Beauty retailer hits omnichannel strategy head-on

August 12, 2015

Sephora is launching a subscription beauty box service and the move is getting applause from industry watchers.

Back-to-School: Reports reveal what’s hot, what’s not and consumer trends

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

Consumer shopping reports reveal some new trends and why consumer activity will be down a bit compared to a year ago.

US productivity slowly creeps up

August 11, 2015

Yet economic gurus aren't jumping for joy, as a slow rebound may mean higher inflation down the road.

Business confidence headed upward but slow to grow

August 11, 2015

Business report is not hugely optimistic, but there are comforting trends ahead.

Apple taking a bigger bite of watch market than many expected

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

The electronics device innovator's Watch was predicted to have some impact on the traditional timepiece-making market, but the actual bite may surprise most…

Alibaba steps up retail brick-and-mortar strategy with $4.6B buy-in

August 10, 2015

Alibaba is expanding its retail reach in one large move at one large cost.

Consumers gobbling up meat snacks, beef seeing stiff competition

August 5, 2015

An push to eat healthier is spurring more protein-based meat snacks consumption in past five years.

Lululemon brews unique approach for luring male shoppers

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

Lululemon obviously believes the way to building a bigger male consumer base is all about crafting the right beer.

Sears struggling but gaining ground as back-to-school retailer

August 4, 2015

Sears may have had a rough second quarter, but a new retail shopping report reveals it’s still got some mojo in the back-to-school consumer season.