Tag Archives: November 2014 Feature

Four Ways Digital Technology Is Transforming Retail—for the Holidays and Beyond

Over the past year, Retail News Insider has investigated a number of new digital technologies and the impact they are having—or are predicted to have—on the retail experience. One of the key takeaways from our coverage is that there’s little arguing that online shopping and mobile technologies have forever changed the way we as a society browse and shop for products—as well as how retailers interact with consumers.

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A Bounty of Thanks

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and retailers everywhere are gearing up for the holiday of feasting. As a Sales Advisor, there will be plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the holiday as various Thanksgiving meal makers appear on your cart. In addition, this season of thanks is a perfect opportunity to reflect on your interactions with shoppers and to show your appreciation for their support.

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Selling Secrets from a 40-Year Veteran

Antoinette Rini has worked in retail demonstration for 40 years—nearly 15 of which have been as an Interactions Sales Advisor and Lead. So it goes without saying that she’s learned a thing or two about successful selling in that time. This month, we asked her to share some of her best tips.

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Knowledge Portal: Interactions’ Marketing Services Takes Digital to the Next Level

In today’s digital world, it isn’t enough for companies to simply have a website. They have to have a true web presence—one that’s engaging and appealing to the audience upon first glance and that instills a sense of trust. Interactions’ Marketing Services brings together the talent and experience to help deliver Interactions’ associates, retail partners […]

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Trending Tastes—Ancient Grains: Carbs with Bonus Benefits

Quinoa, chia, amaranth, millet, spelt, teff—if some of these words are new to you, you’re not alone. They’re just a few of the new “it” grains starting to pop up on restaurant menus and in the pasta and rice aisle. But what exactly are these grains and why are they becoming so popular? As it […]

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Executive Perspectives: From the President

Brett Barcelona, President and General Manager Retail Services 360 Degrees of Gratitude When I first joined Daymon, Peter Brennan was the President of our company, which at the time was called Daymon Associates. I was fortunate that he took me under his wing, and provided invaluable advice and coaching to me.  Over the years, I […]

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Editor’s Corner: From Us to You—Insights, Education and Gratitude

As we flip another page on the calendar this month, it almost doesn’t seem possible that there are less than two months left before the year is over. Looking back, 2014 has been incredibly rewarding for us here at Retail News Insider—in large part thanks to you, our valued readers. As we enter this season […]

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