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Internet Week NY: Retailers Strive To Utilize Technology With A Human Touch

While it is easier than ever to connect with customers in a wired world, retailers are looking for ways to add technology…

Tablets Help Kate Spade Saturday Optimize Brand Experiences

Young consumers are more technologically connected and eager to browse and learn about products online and via mobile devices. To ensure these…

RetailNext In-Store Analytics Tool Features Storewide Traffic Heat Mapping

Brick-and-mortar retail leaders regularly evaluate store layouts, fixtures, planograms, staffing, and product offerings to optimize customer convenience and basket size. But how…

Solution Roundup: 10 New Offerings Target Mobile, POS Markets

New solutions are helping retailers create more compelling shopping experiences for today’s demanding cross-channel consumers. Below is a snapshot of 10 companies…

Holiday Sales Are Up, But Experts Debate Impact Of Early Thanksgiving Openings

It has been a jolly holiday season so far for retailers, with Thanksgiving weekend garnering positive results nationwide. More than 35 million…

Omnichannel Shoppers To Spend 71% More Than Single Channel Consumers This Holiday Season

Steadily improving sentiment about the economy is expected to cause an increase consumer spending this holiday season, according to new research from…

French Connection Cuts Costs With SAP Stock Scheduling

Retailers are seeking more cost efficient ways for IT staff members to track and manage operations and system updates. This efficiency particularly…

Best Buy Integrates With ShopSavvy Wallet To Better Connect With Mobile Shoppers

More consumers are tapping into smartphones to compare prices in brick-and-mortar store aisles. In fact, research completed via smartphones influences 5.1% of…

Finish Line Transitions To Mobile POS, Targets Time-Starved Holiday Shoppers

In an effort to boost sales and customer satisfaction this holiday season, best-in-class retailers eagerly are testing and rolling out optimal customer-facing…

Smartphones And Social Media Encourage Boost In Back-To-School Purchases

Retailers have geared up for the back-to-school season (BTS) by rolling out interactive marketing strategies, mobile applications, and new products to increase foot…

Mobile POS and Customer Experience In The Omni-Channel Era

The cash wrap is rapidly becoming an antiquated place for transactions. In the past, customers and retailers have experienced a single-channel touch…

Social Experience Retailing And The 4C’s

Conventional wisdom suggests that retail environments be updated every three to five years to remain “fresh” and plugged into the consumer’s mindset….

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