Technology
June 15, 2016 at 12:38 pm
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 beyond…
June 10, 2016 at 2:56 pm
With smartphones enabling consumers to be connected at all times, retailers are forced to cater to shoppers staring at their phones.
June 10, 2016 at 2:45 pm
Transitioning from startup to a growth-stage company isn’t easy. This session is a fascinating look into the world of retail startups.
June 9, 2016 at 10:49 am
Reacting to consumers’ 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 — e.g., web and store teams — have become interchangeable, including how they're compensated for their…
June 7, 2016 at 9:58 am
The on-demand economy movement is big — and getting bigger. It’s poised to disrupt trillions — yes, trillions — 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, dinner…
June 2, 2016 at 1:57 pm
You hear it time and time again — 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 “Commerce Disrupted,” disruptors and innovators for areas such as websites, digital signage and personalization are…
May 26, 2016 at 11:46 am
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 wasn’t a direct connection between the products and checkout, leading to a less-than-desirable shopping experience for consumers and a headache for the brand. “All our custom orders had to be handled one-on-one…
May 24, 2016 at 9:51 am
I recently received a really interesting whitepaper titled "The Top 10 Retail Trends For 2016" from Synchrony Financial that included a list of the top 10 technology, marketing and consumer trends that Synchrony predicts will have an impact on retail sales in 2016. Here are five of the key trends highlighted. Are any of them affecting…
May 23, 2016 at 10:22 am
At Google’s I/O conference, Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) research unit offered an update on its interactive textiles project unveiled last year, Project Jacquard. ATAP’s Ivan Poupyrev announced that the company was collaborating with iconic clothing company Levi’s to launch a “connected” smart jacket aimed at urban cyclists that will allow wearers to do…
May 13, 2016 at 11:44 am
L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetic company, has announced an investment in the Founders Factory, a global multisector digital accelerator and incubator. The investment makes L’Oréal Founders Factory’s exclusive partner for investments in beauty tech startups worldwide, fulfilling part of L’Oréal CEO Jean-Paul Agon’s vision of the transformative power of digital for the beauty category.
