TechBytes: Three Retail Tech Trends to Watch at NRFThe annual NRF Big Show starts this Sunday, and I’m excited. Amazon pilots free sample programAmazon is an innovative retailer, but is willing to use old-fashioned promotional techniques. 2019: The year of the customer in digital marketing Top digital marketing executives agree this year will be about reaching and understanding customers over channels. Publix to offer new cooking classes—but not in-store Publix is putting a digital spin on its cooking classes. Beverage retailer uses apps to boost store experiences BevMo! is driving customer engagement through a mobile app platform aimed at both customers and store associates. JLL: Big chunk of holiday spending still up for grabs Consumers still have a lot of holiday shopping left to do — and that bodes well for brick-and-mortar stores. December’s busiest Web search days are… Consumer search is at its peak during the month of December, but different categories have their own “holiday rush.” REI steps up its gear rental game this winter The nation’s largest consumer co-op is expanding its winter gear rental portfolio into a new category. Old Navy teaming up with rideshare service for the holidays Old Navy has partnered with Lyft to take some of the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping — and to promote the retailer’s click-and-collect service. Joann Stores drives store traffic with mobile solution Joann Stores is driving incremental in-store visits and revenue with location-based mobile advertising. First Previous 285 286 287 288 289 Next Last