Expert Opinion: Transforming Information Into Maintenance InsightsIt’s fairly common today for supermarket, restaurant and convenience store operators to utilize an electronic facility management controller to help monitor key system performance in their facilities. Store shoppers will pay extra for serviceA new study suggests the expense of staffing stores is worth it. Survey: Consumers have high awareness of emerging shopping technologies Shoppers may know about digital tools such as smart speakers and subscription services, but they aren’t necessarily using them. Hot new QSRs focus on quality and customization, not price and convenience Blaze Pizza increased visits by 30% last year in part by shunning ingredients like artificial colors, preservatives, and additives. Survey: Nearly all consumers frustrated when shopping in-store Consumers don’t have much patience when shopping in stores. Study: Consumers like voice tech, but issues remain Voice technology poses both a challenge and an opportunity to retailers. Transparency reigns supreme for online shoppers Online shoppers want to see it all upfront. Home Depot increases sales visibility for decreased shrink Home improvement titan seeks to identify fraud in real time. Nike’s latest acquisition is a company whose co-founders are on staff at MIT Nike is ramping up its ability to anticipate consumer needs by buying a company that uses data to predict customer behavior. The Apple Card is here – sort of Apple officially releases its Apple Card omnichannel credit card on August 6, although not for everyone. Skechers steps into seamless customer experience Vertical footwear retailer unifies customer interactions across channels for enhanced omnichannel service. Survey: Just how damaging are negative online reviews? Virtual discussions about shopping experiences can have real-world results. First Previous 184 185 186 187 188 Next Last