These innovations are driving retail growthA retail transformation is well underway, and it is being lead by retailers’ investments in technologies that improve the customer experience. Sears in another Amazon dealSears Holdings Corp. has found a way to extend its relationship with Amazon, and it is using its Kenmore brand to do so. Big disconnect between senior execs and consumers on this issue When it comes to pricing, senior-level retail executives are not exactly in tune with consumers. Calvin Klein and online giant reunite for immersive brand experience Calvin Klein and Amazon Fashion are at it again. More retailers use AI to improve customer service Retailers are increasingly applying artificial intelligence (AI) to better personalize customer service initiatives, and momentum is increasing. ‘Just walk out,’ smart technology usage to skyrocket over next five years Retailers are stepping up their investments in technologies that rival those found at Amazon Go — and spending is set to explode by 2023. Five holiday predictions In advance of the 2018 holiday rush, here are five predictions for the upcoming shopping season. Online holiday sales to increase 15%, according to forecast E-commerce sales will rise this year — and so will Amazon’s share of the pie. Six digital trends to stay on top of Mobile ad spending, smart speaker adoption, and augmented reality are among six digital trends on a watch list compiled by eMarketer. Study: The top-selling categories on Prime Day were… Amazon’s 36-hour mega-sale not only brought in record sales, it also underscored the online giant’s fight for dominance in home improvement, grocery and private label. Survey: Parents prefer stores for back-to-school shopping When it comes to shopping for back-to-school goods, parents overwhelmingly opt for brick-and-mortar, lured by discounts and no shipping costs. CSA Exclusive: Innovation takes center stage at Perry Ellis International Perry Ellis International has a new executive steering the fashion retailer’s path toward innovation, and the company is moving full steam ahead. First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last
