Shopping digitally in physical stores is a new retail technology trend. To enhance the in-store shopping experience, where the majority of retail sales are still rung up, retailers are looking for ways to bring the convenience, selection and ability for product comparison of the online world via touchscreen, interactive kiosks. Read More…
Costco is the way to go when it comes to online and in-store shopping. The retail chain store ranked No. 1 in a recent Consumer Reports survey of 10 stores besting JCPenney, Kmart, Kohls, Macys, Meijer, Sams Club, Sears, Target and Wal-Mart for its overall shopping experience. Costco was the only chain to earn an [...] Read More…
New ecommerce website delights parents with a monthly box of intelligently selected kids clothing essentials Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 13, 2012 Wittlebee (www.Wittlebee.com) today announces the launch of its customer experience-focused ecommerce company, which automatically sends parents a supply of kids clothing essentials each month. Customers regularly receive an entire box of amazing kids [...] Read More…
–> Imagine browsing knife sets in an airport and then ordering one before you board your plane, or going to a department store to look at makeup without having to bounce from counter to counter to check out each brands selection. Companies including Macys, HSN and Adidas are building large, TV-like interactive screens to give [...] Read More…
Timberland recently announced that it has launched an interactive in-store shopping experience using digital signage to help shoppers discover the great outdoors with Timberland gear, technologies and brand storytelling. The retailer worked with Apologue Experience Design Firm to create an interaction between product and digital signage innovation, which it said transforms the typical retail touch [...] Read More…
A man standing inside a Greenmount Avenue dollar store was fatally shot Monday night by a gunman outside the store, police said. The shooting was reported about 5:45 pm at a shopping center in the 2800 block of Greenmount Ave. in North Baltimores Harwood neighborhood. Police said the gunman shot through a door, striking the [...] Read More…
Here are some tips on navigating the after-Christmas retail scene:The sales. Deals can be both online and in-store. Shopping websites such asRetailmenot.com can help you expand the savings by showing coupons for specific stores and items.The website Dealio.com has an after Christmas sale page that breaks down deals by category.Focus on what you want to [...] Read More…
Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012 As the Life Improvement Store, IKEA strives to improve life at home, for the many. With this in mind, on January 14th, the retailer will host a national in-store shopping event offering IKEA fans a day full of their favorite IKEA experiences to share with friends. IKEA knows that [...] Read More…
When I found $20 on the sidewalk, I thought of Jenny DeMaio. The best-dressed girl in my high school, Jenny has moved to the area, and I ran into her recently. Even after nearly 25 years, I remembered and mentioned her sense of style.#13; “And I did it on a dime,” she said, laughing. I [...] Read More…
Greater focus on social media, and make sure you have the right strategy Going into 2012, it isnt enough for supermarkets to merely do Facebook, and it isnt enough simply to use it to promote low prices. Our recent social media research shows that supermarkets have to make sure they meet three core needs of [...] Read More…