Brands are avoiding checkout, costing nearly half their shoppersCheckout has become synonymous with purchase in retail. Smoothie King pilots text-based orderingThe world’s largest smoothie brand is testing a new solution for placing mobile pick-up orders at local stores. Walgreens expands electric vehicle charging with promotional twist A retail pioneer in providing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its stores is adding new stalls across the U.S., and gaining a new promotional tool in the process. Survey reveals metaverse habits of beauty shoppers Beauty retailers should investigate augmented and virtual reality, video games, and other “metaverse” technologies. Fast delivery startup launches music label for employees Failed “American Idol” contestants may want to apply for a job with Gorillas. Shoppers want retailers to use these customer experience tools A new survey reveals some very specific consumer preferences regarding the customer experience technologies they encounter. This Valentine’s Day, give your customers some space Even the best relationships can benefit from a little distance. Survey: Mobile payments prove popular with younger consumers Millennial and Gen Z consumers are much more likely than their older peers to use mobile payment solutions. Timberland launches immersive gamified experience Timberland is giving customers the chance to virtually relive major moments from its corporate history. Amazon partners with University of Washington for new science hub Amazon is expanding its focus on robotics innovation. First Previous 578 579 580 581 582 Next Last