The importance of a good image — or a strong series of images — cannot be underestimated in eCommerce. In online shopping, choice is informed by what customers see on the screen before them — and if it doesn’t look good the odds aren’t very...
To ensure that their customers can find a server when they want a second round of drinks or another menu item, restaurants and hospitality concepts are turning to new innovations. Richmond, Virginia’s Tang & Biscuit, a shuffleboard social house, has call buttons – provided by...
Retailers are bringing experiential stores to big cities, and Starbucks is no exception: The coffee chain was set to open its Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York City on Friday (Dec. 14). The 23,000-square-foot space, which is Starbucks’ fourth location for the concept, is described as an...
With sales at closing stores that reportedly brought in shoppers, Sears Holdings’ same-store sales rose at its Sears and Kmart branded stores. The retailer shuttered 73 of its U.S. Sears locations as well as 28 of its Kmart locations over the quarter, which closed at...
In retail it seems a truism that there is no such thing as too many sales. The ultimate goal of any merchant is to sell its goods and services — and as many of them as possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Food delivery services are rolling out new brick-and-mortar concepts that serve dual purposes. Deliveroo, in one example, has created a space called the Deliveroo Food Market that serves both the customer walking in for a meal and the one looking to order online. The concept...
The holidays can be a headache when it comes to gift giving, and retailers are looking to make it easier for parents or relatives to find the perfect gift for a son, daughter, niece or nephew. Services such as Little LAMMA aim to be a...
In a deal in that would let Farfetch grow its premium sneaker and streetwear offerings, the eCommerce retailer said on Wednesday (Dec. 12) that it is acquiring Stadium Goods for the enterprise value of $250 million. The arrangement, which could close in the first quarter of...
To help customers create a smart home or office, Office Depot is now an installation partner for Nest and Google smart home devices. Shoppers can now buy cameras and thermostats, among other items, and have them installed by tech experts with the offering, the retailer...
