Articles By Megan Zielinski

41. Macy's To Introduce Apple Pay Next Month 9/16/2014

    Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores will be among the first in the retail industry to introduce Apple Pay in stores this October — a new, secure and convenient way for customers to pay for products at the hands of mobility. The addition of Apple Pay is a continuation of Macy’s, Inc. growing omni-channel developments.

42. Verizon Launches Interactive “Smart Stores,” Innovative In-Store Experiences 9/15/2014

    During the next few years, Verizon Wireless is revamping the in-store experience with the complete transformation of all 1,700 locations into new Smart Stores, starting with the recent openings in Las Vegas, Nev., West Deptford, N.J., Burbank, Calif., and Troy, Mich., providing an engaging, hands-on environment to better serve and educate customers of the latest innovative Verizon devices. 

43. GameStop Unveils New Rewards Card In Time For Holiday Season 9/15/2014

    GameStop, global multichannel consumer electronics, gaming and wireless retailer, has partnered with Alliance Data Systems Corporation, top global provider of data-based marketing and customer loyalty solutions—presenting its brand-new company-owned PowerUp Rewards Credit Card for over 28 million current and newly-added members to enjoy.

44. Amazon And USPS Testing Sunday Grocery Deliveries 9/10/2014

    Amazon Fresh customers in the San Francisco area now have the opportunity to receive their groceries early on Sundays — just in time to make their family a big pancake breakfast and start a hearty game-day dinner. Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service announced the two-month trial of early Sunday deliveries with help from postal mail carriers.

45. Staples Ensuring Ease And Security With Apple Pay 9/10/2014

    After recently rolling-out a series of omni-channel updates to improve the shopping experience, Staples is continuing to strengthen their brand, by implementing a brand-new, digital method of making in-store payments through Apple Pay.

46. Staples Adds In-Store Pick Up, Kiosks, iPad App, And More 9/4/2014

    Staples recently announced the roll-out of the retailer’s new omni-channel developments—providing a quality shopping experience for customers with new in-store kiosks, store pick-up service, Visa Checkout payment program, and the brand-new iPad app. 

47. Belk Partnering With iCrossing To Enhance Digital Features 8/27/2014

    Belk announced its partnership with iCrossing, leading global digital marketing organization, to manage the retailer’s digital marketing capabilities within all channels including analytics, paid social media, display media, and search engine marketing (SEM).

48. 7-Eleven Goes Digital 8/26/2014

    As of early this month, 7-Eleven, largest chain in the convenience industry, has announced the company completely transitioned from an 800 phone line to its mobile app, and will be implementing new delivery networks over the course of 6 months, enabling for customers to conveniently receive store products while they stay in their vehicles. 

49. Big Data Is Better Data For Omni-Channel Retailing 8/22/2014

    In the retail world, between the use of the traditional brick-and-mortar data platform and seamless omni-channel capabilities, big data is now becoming “better data” as businesses connect to consumers through real-time engagement.    

50. Target Launching New, Improved Self-Checkout Service 8/21/2014

    In less than five weeks, thanks to a group of dedicated Target experts, the company will be introducing customers to their new and improved self-checkout registers, allowing customers to have a fast and pleasant checkout experience, while enabling employees to have more time to assist guests on the sales floor while they shop.