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Dear Marketers – Consumers Still Have No Idea How To Use QR Codes (But They Can Text!)
By Michael Pellegrino, iconectiv The mobile channel is by far one of the most effective ways for retailers to engage customers. That claim is undisputed. According to Pew Research, 92%…
Executive Viewpoints December 30Rain, Sleet, Snow Or Haboob: How FedEx Meteorology Delivers
On any given day somewhere above the world, at least one, and as many as 250, FedEx Express jets are flying toward their destinations. A team of aircraft dispatchers, meteorologists,…
News December 30NYC Juice Bar Determines Optimal New Locations Via AI Platform
Expansion can be difficult for businesses with a small footprint, especially when that footprint begins in the packed confines of New York City. But one juice bar, Pure Green, is…
News December 30Consumer Confidence Hits 15-Year High As Retailers Prepare For 2017
As the holiday season concludes, retailers may have more to be excited about heading into 2017. U.S. shoppers are as optimistic about the economy and the purchasing environment than they’ve…
News December 29Rent The Runway Raises $60 Million In Latest Funding Round
Just weeks after opening its flagship store in Manhattan, fashion retailer Rent the Runway has announced a $60 million funding round led by Fidelity Management and Research Company. The round…
News December 29Sears And Kmart Closing 30 Stores In Early 2017
It’s no secret 2016 was no picnic for the retail industry. And for Sears, the new year is shaping up to be just as grim. The company told employees that…
News December 29QuickChek Measures An 83% Lift In Store Traffic With Location-Based Targeting
Convenience chain QuickChek wanted to see if it could draw a direct line between its mobile advertising and traffic to its 140 stores in New York and New Jersey. Using…
Features December 29Retail 2016: From Amazon To Pokémon, The Surprises Kept Coming
2016 has been a memorable year for retail (as well as the nation and the world). As we gear up for a (hopefully) thrilling New Year, the Retail TouchPoints team…
Executive Viewpoints December 28Lidl Could Be Big: Analyst Projects $8.8 Billion In U.S. Sales By 2023
Lidl, the German no-frills grocery retailer with more than 10,000 grocery stores throughout Europe, currently has a low profile in the U.S. Yet with the brand planning an aggressive expansion…
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