Technology
This summer, Apple is teaching children the basics of coding in its retail stores. For three days, kids 8-12 will use Tynker software to learn coding and then program Sphero robots. Apple Camp began in 2003 as a way to introduce technology and Apple products to kids, but this is the first year a codingโฆ
In today's news roundup, find out why Home Depot is suing Visa and MasterCard; the issue that almost caused Macy's workers in New York City to go on strike; Wal-Mart's strategy for optimizing in-store workers; and Target's latest collaboration.
Thereโs a new generation on the horizon, one that has the potential to completely change the way retailers do business. Itโs not the ever-vilified, oft-studied millennials; theyโre (finally) becoming old news. This next generation, called centennials, was born after 1995 and currently accounts for roughly 25 percent of the population. Contrary to what many retailersโฆ
The crowded aisles and booths in Chicago last week were again a reminder of the longstanding industry presence of the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition (IRCE) within the maturing digital marketplace. The list of exhibiting companies ran the gamut from niche startups to established platforms. The historically B-to-C-driven conference continues to broaden its appeal beyondโฆ
With smartphones enabling consumers to be connected at all times, retailers are forced to cater to shoppers staring at their phones.
Transitioning from startup to a growth-stage company isnโt easy. This session is a fascinating look into the world of retail startups.
Reacting to consumersโ evolving shopping behaviors, noticeably their transitioning between online and offline channels, retailers have had to make adjustments to their organizations to ensure customers and employees alike are satisfied. Internal departments that used to operate in silos โ e.g., web and store teams โ have become interchangeable, including how they're compensated for theirโฆ
The on-demand economy movement is big โ and getting bigger. Itโs poised to disrupt trillions โ yes, trillions โ in GDP, according to Scot Wingo, executive chairman of ChannelAdvisor. Nearly half of all U.S. consumers have tried at least one on-demand service. The appeal? Zero friction. Consumers tap a button and their ride arrives, dinnerโฆ
You hear it time and time again โ the customer is the center of the universe for retailers. Brands are constantly trying to stand out from the competition to attract new customers and keep their current ones happy. In FitForCommerce's report โCommerce Disrupted,โ disruptors and innovators for areas such as websites, digital signage and personalization areโฆ
Montana Silversmiths, a manufacturer and retailer of Western-style jewelry, belt buckles and gifts, had been using an online catalog for custom products, but there wasnโt a direct connection between the products and checkout, leading to a less-than-desirable shopping experience for consumers and a headache for the brand. โAll our custom orders had to be handled one-on-oneโฆ