Mobile Commerce

Mobile Shopping Hits Critical Mass in 2017
February 1, 2017 at 10:49 am

You already know the rhetoric: the time to reach mobile customers is now. You've seen all the statistics about how fast the mobile channel is growing, but you also know that even doubling from 3 percent of the market to 6 percent still only represents 6 percent of the market. Perhaps you've grown skeptical of…

Starbucks Adds Voice Ordering to iPhone, Amazon Alexa
January 31, 2017 at 12:04 pm

On Monday, Starbucks announced that it had officially launched voice ordering capabilities within the company's mobile iOS app and Amazon's Alexa. The features build on the success Starbucks has had in getting more customers to place orders on their phones. Mobile order and pay represented 7 percent of transactions at U.S. company operated stores in the…

Technology Improving the In-Store Experience for Evereve's Customers
January 30, 2017 at 11:09 am

In episode 75, Anthony Hoang, former chief information officer at Evereve, a contemporary retail brand that specializes in styling moms, discusses how the company is leveraging long-term evolution (LTE) Wi-Fi in its brick-and-mortar stores, and the impact that the technology is having on the shopping experience. Learn how Evereve is using technology to bridge online and…

Responsive Design Nets Increased Conversions for Costume SuperCenter
January 26, 2017 at 9:36 am

Costume SuperCenter is the web’s largest one-stop retailer for kid and adult costumes. The company acquired the Birthday in a Box brand about five years ago, making it a go-to destination for consumers looking for costumes and party supplies. Costume SuperCenter operates five different websites between its brands, and recently overhauled them all within seven…

How Mobile Clienteling Will Affect Retail in 2017
January 24, 2017 at 11:25 am

In episode 73 of Total Retail Talks, recorded at last week's National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show in New York City, Dominique Essig, chief experience officer at Bonobos, discusses how the menswear retailer is using mobile clienteling to create a better in-store shopping experience for its customers.

Supermarkets Leading the Way With AI Insights
January 19, 2017 at 9:35 am

It’s clear that people’s shopping habits are changing. E-commerce is on the rise and the increase of smart mobile devices are forcing retailers and brands to re-evaluate their plans for the future. However, brick-and-mortar stores are far from dead. Despite the temperamental relationship people have with supermarkets, research from PwC suggests that many consumers still…

Trends That Retail Execs Need to Be Aware of in 2017
January 11, 2017 at 4:17 pm

As the new year rolls in, you can expect a wave of new retail trends to come with it. And although retailers might feel comfortable in their current routine, these trends bring new opportunities for growth and revenue. So, what should retail leaders be on the lookout for? Here are a few of the top trends…

Retailers Generate Record-Setting Online Holiday Sales
January 6, 2017 at 11:36 am

Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, online sales hit $91.7 billion, up 11 percent from $82.5 billion a year ago, according to a report by Adobe Insights. The 2016 holiday season also broke a major e-commerce record: Cyber Monday became the biggest online shopping day in U.S. history, generating $3.45 billion in online sales, up 12…