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Jane.com Appoints New CTO as it Sets Sights on Marketplace Transformation

Jane.com Appoints New CTO as it Sets Sights on Marketplace Transformation

Boutique marketplace Jane.com has hired David John Smith to serve as the company’s new CTO as it moves forward with its transformation from a three-day flash-deal platform into an evergreen…

News May 18
Mastercard's New Biometric Payments Program creates a framework that will allow retailers of all sizes to offer contactless biometric-based checkout.

Mastercard Debuts Framework to Enable Biometric Payments at Retailers Around the World

Mastercard has launched a new Biometric Checkout Program globally that will enable merchants of all sizes to offer contactless biometric checkout experiences based on facial- or palm-based recognition technology. Mastercard…

News May 18
Century 21 plans to reopen its NYC location in the original downtown location in spring 2023.

‘Like a True New Yorker,’ Century 21 Plans 2023 Comeback in Original NYC Location   

Famed off-price luxury retailer Century 21 will return to its original flagship location in downtown NYC in spring 2023, after filing for bankruptcy in 2020 and shuttering all 13 of…

News May 18
RICE 2022: How Nike, H&M and Razer are Putting ‘Phygital’ Retail Into Practice

RICE 2022: How Nike, H&M and Razer are Putting ‘Phygital’ Retail Into Practice

The value of blending digital innovation with environmental design to create next-generation retail experiences is the message Tom Philipson, Founder and CEO of strategy and design firm YourStudio, shared during the…

Features May 18

28 Brands Sign Charter to Mitigate Racially Biased Experiences in Retail Environments

Sephora and 27 other retailers, along with the Open to All nonprofit, have signed the Mitigate Racial Bias in Retail Charter,  marking their commitment to concrete steps that will improve…

News May 18
How experiential art can be more effective than traditional OOH campaigns like billboards.

Three Ways Murals Paint the Way for Retailers to Transform the Consumer Experience

Great marketing has always been about creativity — cutting through the noise and connecting with consumers requires developing an advertising strategy that is both captivating and authentic. So how can…

Executive Viewpoints May 18

Elevate Retail Experiences with Next-Gen Contact Center Tech

Retailers are responding to new expectations for customer experiences and growing demand for ecommerce, but how are they keeping pace with evolving consumer expectations? As shoppers return to storefronts, they…

Executive Viewpoints May 18
RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to Go Local

RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to ‘Go Local’

During the design:retail Conference and Expo session titled How Coach Embraces Retail Transformation: From Physical to Immersive Experiences at the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo, Giovanni Zaccariello, SVP of Global…

Features May 17
Tom Tailor Enhances Mobile Customer Experience With New App

Tom Tailor Enhances Mobile Customer Experience With New App

Casual lifestyle brand Tom Tailor has launched a new mobile shopping experience through the NewStore omnichannel cloud platform’s Consumer App. Currently available in Germany, where Tom Tailor is headquartered, the…

News May 17
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